House Democrats and Republicans are teaming up for a third time in a year to try to bypass House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on forcing a House vote without his sign-off. Why it matters: This issue — allowing House members who recently had children to vote by proxy — is politically thorny,

Senate Dems prepare to make a choice; House Dems hope to unite on message at policy retreat; Protections for Trump’s tariffs make it into spe; CA

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) explains why she won’t be voting for a government funding stopgap bill and reacts to House Speaker Mike Johnson blaming Democrats for trying to shut down the government.