Politics January 8, 2026 17 Republicans rebel against House GOP leaders, join Dems to pass Obamacare extension The House passed a bill extending COVID-19 Obamacare subsidies after Republicans broke ranks, dealing a blow to Speaker Johnson amid a razor-thin majority.
Minneapolis-St. Paul January 8, 2026 Crockett warns of nationwide protests over ICE shooting: 'State-sanctioned execution' Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, warns of protests over fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, calling it 'state-sanctioned execution' during heated Congress hearing.
VIDEO January 8, 2026 Vance announces multi-state fraud task force in wake of Minnesota scandal Vice President JD Vance announces a new position to combat taxpayer fraud nationwide, and Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., discusses his state's scandal on 'America Reports.'
House Of Representatives January 8, 2026 Dozens of House Republicans defy Trump, join Democrats in failed veto override effort Several House Republicans join Democrats in a failed effort to override Trump vetoes in rare rebuke, challenging Colorado water project and Florida tribal decisions.
House Of Representatives January 8, 2026 House passes nearly $180B funding package after conservative rebellion over Minnesota fraud fears The House passed a multibillion-dollar federal funding package in a bipartisan vote, moving Congress closer to averting a government shutdown by the Jan. 30 deadline.
VIDEO January 8, 2026 Crockett says Trump admin 'bringing crime' to Minneapolis Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticized the presence of federal immigration authorities in Minnesota a day after a woman was fatally shot by an ICE agent. (House Judiciary)
House Of Representatives January 8, 2026 Gubernatorial candidate in key 2028 White House election cycle state announces record fundraising haul Iowa Rep. Randy Feenstra raises record $4.3 million for governor race in just seven months, setting new GOP fundraising milestone in off-election year.
Politics January 8, 2026 Reporter's Notebook: House attempts to override Trump vetoes on Colorado water project, Florida Everglades House moves to override Trump vetoes on bipartisan Colorado water project and Florida Everglades bill that both passed unanimously in both chambers.
Congress January 8, 2026 House GOP spending bills pack billions in earmarks, sparking backlash from fiscal hawks Spending bills include over 3,000 earmarks, totaling $6.5 billion and drawing conservative criticism despite bipartisan support.
House Of Representatives January 8, 2026 Dem Rep Steny Hoyer, 86, to announce retirement after career spanning four decades Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer expected to announce retirement from Congress after four decades of service, ending a historic career as second-ranking Democrat.