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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.

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 7

GOP lawmaker pushes to free US citizen reportedly detained in Venezuela

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis advocates for New York constituent possibly detained in Venezuela, urging State Department action amid ongoing political crisis.

Politics January 7

House Republican involved in vehicle wreck discharged from hospital

Rep. Jim Baird, an Indiana Republican who has served in the House since 2019, was discharged from the hospital after he was involved in a vehicle accident.

Media January 6

Pro-life groups warn Trump Hyde Amendment is 'non-negotiable' after flexibility remarks

Pro-life groups warn Trump after he urged Republicans to be "flexible" on the Hyde Amendment, calling the decades-old abortion funding ban "non-negotiable."

Georgia January 6

Georgia calls special election in March to fill MTG vacancy after Trump rupture and resignation

Georgia sets March 10, 2026 special election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's House seat after her resignation following public break with President Trump.

Congress January 6

After 80-minute Trump address, GOP lawmakers say momentum is back as healthcare fight looms

Trump urges focus on healthcare reform and Obamacare subsidies during address to GOP lawmakers, outlining strategy for 2026 legislative priorities and midterm elections.

House Of Representatives January 6

House GOP summons health insurers to Capitol Hill as Obamacare battle escalates

Health insurance companies face Capitol Hill hearings as Americans struggle with rising healthcare costs.

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.

House Of Representatives January 6

House GOP Rep Doug LaMalfa dead at 65

California Congressman Doug LaMalfa has passed away at age 65.

Politics January 6

Trump continues lambasting incumbent Republican Thomas Massie as challenger files to enter race

President Donald Trump lambasted GOP Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky again on Truth Social, while again expressing his support for challenger Ed Gallrein.

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.