House Democrat calls Trump’s Maduro capture ‘welcome news’ as left accuses him of ‘illegal actions’
Most Democrats are blasting the Trump administration after the U.S. conducted an operation to capture Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro.
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Republicans line up behind Trump after US strikes Venezuela, Maduro arrested: ‘Changed the course of history’
Republicans in Congress are lining up behind President Donald Trump's actions in Venezuela.
Minnesota faces funding deadline after Trump administration freezes child care payments
Minnesota officials face a Jan. 9 deadline to turn over child care funding records after the Trump administration froze payments amid fraud allegations.
Trump-aligned super PAC enters 2026 midterms with nearly $300M war chest
The Trump-aligned super PAC reported nearly $300 million in cash on hand in a new FEC filing as Republicans gear up for the 2026 midterm elections.
Key takeaways from Jack Smith’s testimony to House Judiciary Committee
Smith, a former career federal prosecutor who led the special counsel probe into Trump prior to his reelection, testified last month for eight hours.
Supreme Court tariffs case, Fed chair pick loom as twin tests for Trump’s economic agenda in 2026
Supreme Court weighs Trump tariff authority while White House prepares to name next Fed chair, with both decisions carrying major economic implications.
DOGE says agencies cut $1.6B in federal contracts, flags spending on Somalia, HHS web services
Federal agencies axed contracts including $47M Somalia military support and $19.5M health website as DOGE pushes government efficiency under President Trump.
Hochul orders NY landmarks, including One World Trade Center, lit green for Muslim American Heritage Month
New York's governor declared January Muslim American Heritage Month, illuminating 16 landmarks, including One World Trade Center, in green to celebrate.
US appeals court strikes down California’s open-carry ban in major Second Amendment ruling
A federal appeals court struck down California's open-carry ban affecting 95% of state residents, ruling the restrictions violate Second Amendment rights.
Mamdani announces new Office of Mass Engagement, says he needed a ‘clean slate’ to govern New York City
Mamdani continues his NYC reform agenda with a new civic engagement office and judicial recruitment changes, promising greater transparency as the Adams era ends.