January 8 Day-to-day: A tragic death further stretches the GOP's razor-thin House majority Rep. Doug LaMalfa died at age 65 during emergency surgery, further threatening the GOP's razor-thin House majority as Republicans face mounting challenges to maintain control.
January 8 Republicans accuse Tim Walz of fomenting “civil war” with National Guard threat House Republicans spoke with Fox News Digital after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz suggested he could activate the National Guard in his state.
January 8 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.
January 8 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.
January 8 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.'
January 8 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.
January 8 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.
January 8 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)
January 8 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.
January 8 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.