January 12, 2026 Former Dem Rep. Mary Peltola announces U.S. Senate run: 'Put Alaska first' Former Rep. Mary Peltola announced a 2026 Alaska Senate bid to challenge GOP incumbent Dan Sullivan, citing inflation and resource concerns.
January 12, 2026 Democrats' own words back up Trump action in Venezuela, top intel lawmaker says House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford highlights Democratic lawmakers' contradictory statements on Maduro after criticizing Trump's Venezuela operation.
January 12, 2026 Reporter's Notebook: GOP rebels defy Trump as congressional grip continues to weaken across multiple votes Five GOP senators broke ranks with Trump on Venezuela war powers, while 17 House Republicans backed Obamacare subsidies in recent votes.
January 11, 2026 Americans can’t close our eyes to the murder of Christians in Nigeria Nigeria's growing terrorist threat from Boko Haram and Fulani militias poses strategic challenge as Africa's largest democracy heads toward 400 million people.
January 11, 2026 I lead a university. Higher education is failing students — Congress is right to act Congressional leaders have announced they will target higher education reform in 2026 policy priorities, citing student loan crisis and accreditation overhaul as key solutions.
January 9, 2026 Picking the right fight: Congressional tensions rise in wake of Minnesota ICE-involved shooting Democratic divisions emerge over ICE appropriations after a shooting in Minnesota. Progressive lawmakers push for defunding while leadership resists.
January 9, 2026 Reporter's Notebook: Progressives eye shutdown leverage to rein in ICE, Venezuela operations Democrats face an internal split over using a funding deadline to defund ICE after the ICE-involved shooting in Minnesota as Congress races toward a Jan. 30 shutdown.
January 9, 2026 House Republicans defend ICE agent in fatal shooting, say use of force was justified Republicans defend ICE agent in Minnesota shooting of Renee Nicole Good, saying agent responded to threat.
January 9, 2026 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.
January 8, 2026 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.