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January 11

I lead a university. Higher education is failing students — Congress is right to act

Congressional leaders have announced they will target higher education reform in 2026 policy priorities, citing student loan crisis and accreditation overhaul as key solutions.

January 9

Picking the right fight: Congressional tensions rise in wake of Minnesota ICE-involved shooting

Democratic divisions emerge over ICE appropriations after a shooting in Minnesota. Progressive lawmakers push for defunding while leadership resists.

January 9

Reporter's Notebook: Progressives eye shutdown leverage to rein in ICE, Venezuela operations

Democrats face an internal split over using a funding deadline to defund ICE after the ICE-involved shooting in Minnesota as Congress races toward a Jan. 30 shutdown.

January 9

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.

January 9

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.

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

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.

January 8

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.

January 8

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.

January 8

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.