The House Appropriations Committee is moving forward on Fiscal Year 2027 spending bills, with several subcommittee markups underway this week.

The House Appropriations Committee is moving forward on Fiscal Year 2027 spending bills, with several subcommittee markups underway this week.

The fragile path toward peace between the United States and Iran remains deeply uncertain after marathon negotiations in Islamabad ended without a breakthrough. Following more than 21 hours of talks, JD Vance made clear that the two sides remain far apart, stating bluntly that Iran had “chosen not to accept” the U.S. proposal. While he left the door open for continued diplomacy, the outcome underscores just how entrenched both sides are after weeks of conflict.

As Congress heads into April recess, it leaves behind a remarkable degree of disorder. Between a government shutdown now stretching beyond 45 days, the ouster of two Trump Cabinet secretaries, an ongoing war in Iran, and a narrowing legislative window before August, lawmakers are leaving Washington with far more unresolved than addressed. Below is a breakdown of the latest stretch of congressional chaos and what to watch when members return.