Trump calls for famed Alcatraz prison to be reopened, expanded

Trump celebrated the Philadelphia Eagles' NFL championship at the White House on Monday and endorsed the team's controversial "tush push" play -- or "Brotherly Shove" -- amid debates on whether it should be banned.

The president in his Super Bowl pregame interview with Fox News picked the Kansas City Chiefs to win over the Eagles. But he seemed to now be a Philly fan, going into great detail about the Eagles' season and run through the playoffs.

"The Eagles scored a touchdown on their signature play, the 'tush push,'" Trump said, referencing the team's NFC championship game against the Washington Commanders, later adding, "I hope they keep that play, Coach," he said to Eagles Coach Nick Sirianni.

"You know they're talking about getting rid of that play, I understand. They should keep it, what do you think Saquon?" Trump continued, turning to running back Saquon Barkley. "I like it. It's sort of exciting and different."

There were several notable absences from the celebration, including quarterback Jalen Hurts, star wide receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, and recently retired defensive end Brandon Graham.

Though Hurts was absent, Trump had positive comments about him, saying the quarterback "had a great season and a great game."

-ABC News' Fritz Farrow, Karen Travers, Lauren Peller and Lauren Minore

Senate Majority Leader John Thune maintained support for Pete Hegseth on Monday, even after reports surfaced during the Senate recess that the Defense secretary participated in a second Signal chat involving war plans in Yemen.

"I think the issue -- the Signal issue -- sounds like it's been addressed," Thune told reporters at the Capitol, opening the chamber floor for the first time after a two-week break.

The senator said Hegseth should refine the team surrounding him, but that he ultimately hopes for the Defense secretary's success.

"He's got to figure out -- get a team around him that he trusts and is comfortable with," Thune continued.

-ABC News' Isabella Murray

Trump announced in a social media post on Monday that he has appointed members of a bipartisan FEMA Review Council that he said will "work hard to fix a terribly broken System, and return power to State Emergency Managers."

In addition to co-chairs Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, members of the council include Republican governors Gregg Abbott of Texas and Glenn Youngkin of Virginia, Tampa's Democratic Mayor Jane Castor, former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant and Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz.

Trump has in the past called FEMA a "very big disappointment" and floated "maybe getting rid" of it.

-ABC News' Fritz Farrow and Molly Nagle

After meeting with Trump at the White House, House Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to convene a meeting in his office at the Capitol with top administration officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and leading congressional Republicans grappling over budget reconciliation.

Republicans have begun releasing legislative text to codify their lofty ambitions to cut at least $2 trillion from federal spending over the next decade, with six markups scheduled this week and additional hearings anticipated in the coming weeks as conservatives face the latest test of their narrow majority.

Republicans are heading into a pivotal period in which they hope to sharply reshape federal spending to align with the president’s domestic agenda. The meeting with Trump was a chance for the president and speaker to huddle as Congress returns to Washington following a two-week legislative recess and the president approaches 100 days in office.

-ABC News’ John Parkinson