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Donald Trump January 6

Trump says Democrats are 'meaner' than Republicans, warns of impeachment if GOP loses midterms

Trump warned Republicans that Democrats will pursue impeachment if they win midterm elections, calling their policies "horrendous" during GOP retreat.

Politics January 6

Republican congressman hospitalized after car accident, sources say

Rep. Jim Baird hospitalized after car accident, reported in stable condition. Indiana Republican congressman remains responsive following the incident.

Donald Trump January 6

Trump dedicates Kennedy Center speech to Doug LaMalfa after congressman's shocking death: 'He was our friend'

President Donald Trump dedicated his House GOP speech to late Rep. Doug LaMalfa after the congressman's sudden death on Tuesday.

Congress January 6

Rand Paul: Biden FBI tracked Catholic teacher with no Jan 6 ties in 'weaponized' probe

Catholic teacher Christine Crowder faced FBI surveillance, including physical monitoring and Facebook warrant, after unverified tip connected her to Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

Opinion 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.

Congress 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.

Media 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.

Venezuelan Political Crisis 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.

Congress 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.

Congress 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.

House of Representatives Democrats 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.