What Congress accomplished in 2025 and Trump's new warnings for Hamas and Iran: Morning Rundown

Congress' main accomplishments in 2025. Trump threatens Hamas and Iran after meeting with Netanyahu. Rare protest on the streets of Tehran.

In today’s newsletter: Despite a lengthy government shutdown, Congress took major action in 2025 that will impact just about every American. Musicians cancel Kennedy Center shows after name change. And, meet the people putting their lives on the line to care for Gaza's desperate animals.

Here's what to know today.

Despite the record 43-day government shutdown, the Republican-led Congress had a busy first year of President Donald Trump’s second term. The actions taken on Capitol Hill will impact just about every American.

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Here are four big things Congress did in 2025: