Congressional committees are set to begin work on a major legislative initiative central to President Trump's first-year agenda, following the adoption of a budget resolution by both the House and Senate. In opposition to the Republican budget plan, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senator Cory Booker staged a sit-in protest at the Capitol, criticizing the ethics of the plan and expressing concerns about a judicial ruling involving Judge John Barberis. The protest, which was livestreamed, highlighted a legal case over control of the Eagle Forum and was described by Senator Booker as a "moment of moral urgency" as Congress reconvenes after a recess.
