Top developments today

NATIONAL ADDRESS: President Donald Trump is set to deliver a live address to the nation tonight from the White House. According to press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the speech will highlight what Trump views as his administration’s achievements and outline what comes next.

BONGINO TO DEPART: FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced Tuesday on social media that he will step down from his position in January.

ACA SUBSIDIES: House Democrats said they have secured the required 218 signatures to force a floor vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies. The announcement came ahead of the House’s passage, by a 216–211 vote, of a Republican health care bill that does not include an extension of the enhanced subsidies.

FCC HEARING: Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr testified before the Senate Commerce Committee that the FCC is not an independent federal agency, contradicting his previous public statements.

Recent updates

House rejects war powers resolutions
The House of Representatives rejected two war powers resolutions. One, introduced by Rep. Greg Meeks (D–N.Y.), would have directed the president to withdraw U.S. armed forces from hostilities against presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere. Another, offered by Rep. Jim McGovern (D–Mass.), sought to bar military actions against Venezuela without congressional authorization.

House passes GOP health care bill without ACA subsidy extension
Lawmakers approved a Republican-led health care bill that does not extend ACA premium tax credits. The legislation includes expanded access to association health plans and increased transparency for pharmacy benefit managers and now heads to the Senate.

House cancels Friday votes, begins recess early
The House canceled its planned session for Friday, allowing members to leave Washington early for the holiday recess.

House passes bill criminalizing transition care for minors
The House approved legislation that would make it a felony for doctors to provide transition-related medical care to minors, carrying penalties of up to 10 years in prison. The bill is expected to face significant hurdles in the Senate.