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January 6

SEN TIM KAINE: Trump's Venezuela strike trampled Congress' war powers. Congress must stop it

Virginia Democratic senator promises bipartisan resolution vote on Venezuela after unauthorized military strike and capture of Nicolas Maduro on Saturday.

January 5

The Briefing: How Capitol Hill reacted to news of Nicolás Maduro's capture

Congressional Democrats allege constitutional violations following the military mission to extract Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela, as their Republican colleagues praise a job well done.

January 5

Corporation for Public Broadcasting board votes to dissolve organization after Congress defunds NPR, PBS

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced its board voted to dissolve the organization after Congress pulled federal funding to NPR and PBS last year.

January 5

Defiant Maduro declares he is a 'prisoner of war' in first US court appearance

Maduro, captured by U.S. troops during a military raid in Caracas, was arraigned Monday in the Southern District of New York.

January 5

Minnesota Republicans say Tim Walz not off the hook after dropping re-election bid

Minnesota lawmakers cheered Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s decision to not pursue re-election but doubled down on demands for accountability.

January 5

Maduro's capture is 'beginning of the end' for Cuba's regime, House Intelligence chair says

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford says Maduro's capture may destabilize Cuba and Nicaragua.

January 3

House Democrat calls Trump's Maduro capture 'welcome news' as left labels it 'illegal'

Most Democrats are blasting the Trump administration after the U.S. conducted an operation to capture Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro.

January 3

Republicans line up behind Trump after US strikes Venezuela, Maduro arrested: 'Changed the course of history'

Republicans in Congress are lining up behind President Donald Trump's actions in Venezuela.

January 2

These House mavericks defied their own parties more than anyone else in 2025

House lawmakers broke party-line votes at varying rates, with Rep. Henry Cuellar leading Democrats at 24.1%, and Rep. Thomas Massie topping Republicans at 22.3%.

December 31

Jim Beam shuts down iconic Kentucky distillery for at least a year amid market downturn

A Jim Beam production freeze highlights the bourbon industry's struggles amid ongoing tariffs, trade wars and changing American drinking habits.