Month: January 2026
January 08, 2026
Congress
The 5 Republicans who voted against Trump on Venezuela
Five Senate Republicans joined with Democratic lawmakers in a surprise rebuke of President Donald Trump Thursday, voting to advance legislation that would force the commander in chief to seek...
January 08, 2026
Politics
Russia rejects Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Ukraine: ‘Forming a true axis of war’
The Russian Foreign Ministry on Thursday rejected the latest US-backed offering to end the Russia-Ukraine war, issuing a blistering rebuff that threatens to blow up President Trump's peace plan....
January 08, 2026
Politics
California loses $160M in fed funds as illegal trucker licenses not canceled by deadline
The Trump administration announced Wednesday it will withhold $160 million in funding to California after the Golden State missed a deadline to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses. The Trump...
January 08, 2026
Congress
Insurer CEOs testifying before House health subcommittee Jan. 22
House Republicans are summoning top health insurance executives to testify on Capitol Hill this month as part of a broader effort to examine health care costs, a move that...
January 08, 2026
Politics
Marco Rubio will take many jobs — but draws the line at head coach, GM of Miami Dolphins
Marco Rubio has embraced his many roles in the Trump administration, but there's one job he won't volunteer for -- at least for now. Marco Rubio has embraced his...
January 08, 2026
Politics
Senate advances war powers resolution restraining Trump in Venezuela
The Senate moved Thursday to block President Trump from taking military action in Venezuela, just five days after the capture of Caracas strongman Nicolas Maduro. The Senate moved Thursday...
January 08, 2026
Congress
Steny Hoyer, announcing his retirement, says he’s ‘deeply concerned’ about the House
In an emotional nine-minute-long speech, Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer said goodbye to the institution where he has spent over four decades — and expressed fears for its future. The...
January 08, 2026
Politics
JD Vance predicts ‘dumbest’ of Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris will win 2028 Dem nomination
Vice President JD Vance sized up some of his potential Democratic competition in 2028 Wednesday night. Vice President JD Vance sized up some of his potential Democratic competition in...
January 08, 2026
Politics
Trump calls for 66% hike in defense spending to build the ‘Dream Military’
Trump in December signed legislation with a record $901 billion in military spending for fiscal 2026. Trump in December signed legislation with a record $901 billion in military spending for fiscal 2026.
January 08, 2026
Politics
Gov. Hochul astonishingly admits she harassed an ICE officer in NYC, teases anti-ICE proposal
Gov. Kathy Hochul has admitted she once harassed a federal immigration agent for “trying to terrorize” New Yorkers — as she teased an anti-ICE proposal in the wake of...