Daily Summary•DEC 4, 2025In a day marked by legal shifts and mounting scrutiny of U.S. military actions, Washington is grappling with institution‑wide transformations and renewed calls for accountability. As the Supreme Court of the United States backs controversial congressional maps and considers limiting protections for independent agencies, Congress and the public are also demanding answers about a lethal naval strike and a suspected bomb plot tied to the 2021 Capitol riot. The developments could reshape governance, national security and political balance in the months ahead.