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16-02-2026 Vol 19

Month: January 2026

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...