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Hoyer won't seek re-election, says House has strayed from founders' vision

January 8, 2026

Hoyer won't seek re-election, says House has strayed from founders' vision

Steny Hoyer announces retirement from Congress, joining former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., in leaving office as the 86-year-old Democrat warns about House polarization.

GOP lawmakers call on Trump to arrest Walz after governor warns of National Guard move

January 8, 2026

GOP lawmakers call on Trump to arrest Walz after governor warns of National Guard move

Gov. Tim Walz threatens to deploy National Guard against federal ICE operations, prompting Rep. Mary Miller and Republicans to demand Trump use the Insurrection Act.

Reporter's Notebook: House attempts to override Trump vetoes on Colorado water project, Florida Everglades

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.

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

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.

Top Dems silent after trans athlete they backed in SCOTUS case is accused of sexual harassment, intimidation

January 8, 2026

Top Dems silent after trans athlete they backed in SCOTUS case is accused of sexual harassment, intimidation

Congressional Democrats, including Hakeem Jeffries and Nancy Pelosi, remained silent after signing brief supporting transgender athlete accused of sexual harassment against female students.

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

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.

JASON CHAFFETZ: Democrats turned our treasury into a ‘piggy bank for fraudsters’

January 8, 2026

JASON CHAFFETZ: Democrats turned our treasury into a ‘piggy bank for fraudsters’

Minnesota's social services fraud under Gov. Tim Walz reaches $9 billion as Democratic policies create systematic vulnerabilities that attracted global criminals.

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

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.

'You have failed': Comer clashes with Democrat as Minnesota fraud probe sparks shouting match

January 7, 2026

'You have failed': Comer clashes with Democrat as Minnesota fraud probe sparks shouting match

Reps. James Comer and Summer Lee engaged in a heated exchange during a House Oversight Committee hearing examining Minnesota daycare and medical fraud schemes.

GOP lawmaker moves to award congressional medal for journalist who exposed Minnesota fraud

January 7, 2026

GOP lawmaker moves to award congressional medal for journalist who exposed Minnesota fraud

Journalist Nick Shirley uncovered Minnesota fraud operations that allegedly cost the state up to $9 billion, prompting Rep. Eli Crane to propose congressional recognition.