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Politics January 14

DHS funding fight drives Senate scramble to avoid government shutdown

The Senate is readying to pass a three-bill funding package, but time is fast running out to avoid another government shutdown, and there are tricky, political issues with the DHS funding bill.

Minnesota January 9

Picking the right fight: Congressional tensions rise in wake of Minnesota ICE-involved shooting

Democratic divisions emerge over ICE appropriations after a shooting in Minnesota. Progressive lawmakers push for defunding while leadership resists.

Chuck Schumer January 8

Jeffries calls Noem 'stone-cold liar' over Minneapolis shooting response, demands investigations

Democratic leaders condemned the fatal Minneapolis shooting of Renee Nicole Good on Thursday, demanding investigations into the incident.

Congress January 6

Vance reposts sombrero meme mocking Democrats’ Jan 6 candlelight vigil

Vice President JD Vance shared a meme mocking Democrats during their Jan. 6 candlelight vigil, adding sombreros to photos of Schumer and Jeffries.

VIDEO January 6

Schumer accused of hypocritical stance on Maduro after 2020 clip resurfaces

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., joined 'America's Newsroom' to discuss the Democrats' response to the Maduro capture, what's next in Venezuela and more.

Politics January 5

Johnson insists US 'not at war' after closed-door Venezuela briefing divides lawmakers

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., clash over Trump administration's Venezuela operation following classified briefing.

Senate January 5

Kaine tells Congress to 'get its a-- off the couch,' reclaim war powers

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., is again trying to rein in President Donald Trump's military authority and give Congress more of a say, following a surprise weekend operation.

Chuck Schumer January 5

Schumer blasted Trump for failing to oust Maduro — now warns arrest could lead to ‘endless war’

Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro faces narcotics charges after U.S. military operation, while Sen. Chuck Schumer and Democrats criticize Trump administration for not notifying Congress.

Fox News Flash January 5

Fetterman defends Trump's Venezuela military operation against criticism from fellow Democrats

Sen. John Fetterman breaks with Democrats to praise U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, calling it "surgical."

Politics January 2

Schumer silent as Mamdani scraps antisemitism definition, synagogue security

Mayor Zohran Mamdani reversed New York City's antisemitism policies and Israel boycott restrictions on his first day, drawing criticism from Israeli officials.

Politics December 30

Senate races to avoid government shutdown with time ticking and lingering issues

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., develops contingency plans for government funding as lawmakers work to pass five-bill spending package and remaining funding bills before Jan. 30.