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House GOP spending bills pack billions in earmarks, sparking backlash from fiscal hawks

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.

Dem Rep Steny Hoyer, 86, to announce retirement after career spanning four decades

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.

9 House Republicans defy Mike Johnson, join Dems to advance Obamacare extension vote

House Of Representatives January 7, 2026

9 House Republicans defy Mike Johnson, join Dems to advance Obamacare extension vote

GOP rebels dealt a blow to Speaker Johnson as nine House Republicans joined Democrats to advance an Obamacare subsidy vote despite party leadership opposition.

Washington Dem calls for attention to 'White men' crime during Minnesota fraud hearing

VIDEO January 7, 2026

Washington Dem calls for attention to 'White men' crime during Minnesota fraud hearing

During a Minnesota fraud hearing, Rep. Emily Randall, D-Washington, redirected questioning about fraud in Minnesota toward alleged crime statistics about White men and January 6 defendants.

Trump pulls US out of UN-linked migration forum in bold immigration move

Immigration January 7, 2026

Trump pulls US out of UN-linked migration forum in bold immigration move

Trump signs executive order pulling U.S. from U.N.-linked migration forum, ending American participation in body critics say undermines sovereignty.

Johnson praises Trump's 'bold action' in formal State of the Union invitation letter to Congress

Donald Trump January 7, 2026

Johnson praises Trump's 'bold action' in formal State of the Union invitation letter to Congress

House Speaker Mike Johnson formally invited President Donald Trump to address a joint session of Congress next month for the annual State of the Union.

Kennedy says military action on Greenland would be 'weapons-grade stupid' as GOP resists force

Politics January 7, 2026

Kennedy says military action on Greenland would be 'weapons-grade stupid' as GOP resists force

Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans Denmark meetings next week, and lawmakers reject the idea of military force to capture Greenland, a prized possession sought by President Trump.

GOP lawmaker pushes to free US citizen reportedly detained in Venezuela

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 7, 2026

GOP lawmaker pushes to free US citizen reportedly detained in Venezuela

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis advocates for New York constituent possibly detained in Venezuela, urging State Department action amid ongoing political crisis.

Minnesota AG blasts House hearing on fraud scandal in his state: 'A lot of bulls--- from Republicans'

Minnesota Fraud Exposed January 7, 2026

Minnesota AG blasts House hearing on fraud scandal in his state: 'A lot of bulls--- from Republicans'

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison clashes with Republicans as House Oversight and Government Reform Committee holds Minnesota fraud scandal hearing.

'You have failed!': Oversight Committee erupts over Minnesota fraud

VIDEO January 7, 2026

'You have failed!': Oversight Committee erupts over Minnesota fraud

Reps. Summer Lee, D-Pa., and James Comer, R-Ky., have heated exchange over which party bares burden for fraud in Minnesota.