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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.

White House says Venezuela’s future 'dictated' by US as Trump embraces ‘American dominance’

January 7, 2026

White House says Venezuela’s future 'dictated' by US as Trump embraces ‘American dominance’

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that the U.S. is in "close correspondence" with interim Venezuelan authorities after the toppling of the Maduro regime.

Minnesota fraud hearing sparks immigration clash as GOP lawmaker spotlights Somali welfare data

January 7, 2026

Minnesota fraud hearing sparks immigration clash as GOP lawmaker spotlights Somali welfare data

Republican Rep. Brandon Gill questioned witnesses about Somali households in Minnesota, citing 54% receive food stamps compared to 7% of native households during House Oversight hearing.

Former Holmes Norton staffer lines up to run for her seat, as DC delegate faces growing calls to step down

January 7, 2026

Former Holmes Norton staffer lines up to run for her seat, as DC delegate faces growing calls to step down

Former aide Trent Holbrook filed to challenge Eleanor Holmes Norton for Washington DC's congressional seat amid growing calls for her retirement.

Left-wing Dems steer $1M to addiction group operating above Minneapolis Somali restaurant amid fraud fallout

January 7, 2026

Left-wing Dems steer $1M to addiction group operating above Minneapolis Somali restaurant amid fraud fallout

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst targets alleged Minnesota federal funding amid fraud scandal, seeking to redirect $1 million from addiction recovery organization to enforcement.

Top health policy expert calls Minnesota fraud ‘disgusting,’ warns Obamacare issues are nationwide

January 7, 2026

Top health policy expert calls Minnesota fraud ‘disgusting,’ warns Obamacare issues are nationwide

Health policy expert calls Minnesota's social services fraud "disgusting" and warns similar Obamacare fraud is happening nationwide across multiple states.