The Republican Party’s struggle to advance its budget blueprint highlights deep divisions between House and Senate members. As House Republicans push the Senate to adopt their framework to expedite President Trump’s ambitious policy agenda, Senate Republicans are charting their own course.

On March 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced a major shift in policy by suspending enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) against U.S. citizens and domestic reporting companies. This decision effectively halts the enforcement of beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements for millions of small businesses, marking a significant development in corporate transparency regulations.

The Trump administration has announced sweeping trade measures set to take effect tomorrow and in the coming weeks, with far-reaching implications for industries across nearly every sector of the U.S. economy.

POLITICO Pro held a briefing on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its role in government transformation and the courts. Politico staff discussed the effect that DOGE is beginning to have on the country and analyzed what is happening behind the scenes. 

As the Trump Administration enters its second month, the federal budget process is emerging as one of the most closely watched political battlegrounds.