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Congress 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.

Congress 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.

Politics 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.

Chuck Schumer 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.

Politics 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.

Congress 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.

Politics January 8

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.

Congress January 8

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.

Democratic Party January 8

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.

House Of Representatives January 8

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.

Opinion January 8

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.