January 8 17 Republicans rebel against House GOP leaders, join Dems to pass Obamacare extension The House passed a bill extending COVID-19 Obamacare subsidies after Republicans broke ranks, dealing a blow to Speaker Johnson amid a razor-thin majority.
January 8 Crockett warns of nationwide protests over ICE shooting: 'State-sanctioned execution' Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, warns of protests over fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, calling it 'state-sanctioned execution' during heated Congress hearing.
January 8 Vance announces multi-state fraud task force in wake of Minnesota scandal Vice President JD Vance announces a new position to combat taxpayer fraud nationwide, and Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., discusses his state's scandal on 'America Reports.'
January 8 Dozens of House Republicans defy Trump, join Democrats in failed veto override effort Several House Republicans join Democrats in a failed effort to override Trump vetoes in rare rebuke, challenging Colorado water project and Florida tribal decisions.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.