USA TODAY is reporting that Vice President JD Vance met with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill, with discussions primarily focusing on Iran. The outlet said several GOP lawmakers emerged from a lunch to confirm the topic.
Separately, USA TODAY is reporting the Trump administration officially announced an overhaul of the Head Start preschool program. It said the proposed changes include scrapping certain class-size ratios and school bus monitor requirements, making English the official language of instruction, and introducing new exercise rules, such as 30 minutes of exercise for every 3.5 hours of instruction. The outlet noted that some Senate Republicans, including West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice and Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, expressed skepticism about the reforms, citing concerns from constituents and the program's existing benefits. Khari Garvin, who previously oversaw the Office of Head Start, advised concerned parents and providers that this is the start of a regulatory process and their voices can still be heard.
USA TODAY is also reporting that Senate Republicans are increasingly taking sides in the controversy involving Ohio Rep. Max Miller and his ex-wife, Emily, who is the daughter of Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno. It said Miller is accused of domestic violence, allegations he denies. Montana Sen. Tim Sheehy called Miller a "degenerate sociopath," and Alabama Sen. Katie Britt also suggested he should step aside. Ohio Sen. Jon Husted released a statement saying he believes Miller should resign from Congress and withdraw as a candidate for the sake of his daughter.
Additionally, USA TODAY is reporting a Republican-led Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions during a recent hearing. It said Sen. Rand Paul delivered the recommendation to the Justice Department, initiating a potential legal battle with possible fines or jail time. Democrats warned this "historic step" could undermine legislative oversight. The outlet also noted that Sen. Mitch McConnell was discharged from a rehab facility and will continue his recovery at home, following a long Senate absence.