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House Republicans defend ICE agent in fatal shooting, say use of force was justified

January 9, 2026

House Republicans defend ICE agent in fatal shooting, say use of force was justified

Republicans defend ICE agent in Minnesota shooting of Renee Nicole Good, saying agent responded to threat.

US move on Venezuela sparks Taiwan comparisons as lawmakers debate China threat

January 9, 2026

US move on Venezuela sparks Taiwan comparisons as lawmakers debate China threat

Rep. Gregory Meeks warns China sees opportunity to justify Taiwan aggression by pointing to U.S. military action in Venezuela. House Foreign Affairs Committee members debate differences.

Day-to-day: A tragic death further stretches the GOP's razor-thin House majority

January 8, 2026

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.

House Dem introduces bill after Venezuela operation to block presidents from bypassing Congress

January 8, 2026

House Dem introduces bill after Venezuela operation to block presidents from bypassing Congress

Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., said he's fielding legislation to bar a president from utilizing an indictment to justify military force without congressional approval.

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

January 8, 2026

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.

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.