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- SEN TIM KAINE: Trump's Venezuela strike trampled Congress' war powers. Congress must stop it - Virginia Democratic senator promises bipartisan resolution vote on Venezuela after unauthorized military strike and capture of Nicolas Maduro on Saturday.
- Kaine tells Congress to 'get its a-- off the couch,' reclaim war powers - Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., is again trying to rein in President Donald Trump's military authority and give Congress more of a say, following a surprise weekend operation.
- Congress rolls out $174B spending bill as Jan 30 shutdown fears grow - Congress unveils more than $174 billion spending bill to avoid government shutdown by Jan. 30 deadline, with House vote expected this week on the bipartisan legislation.
- Healthcare, economy and the 'One Big Beautiful Bill': Welcome to the midterms - The 2026 midterm elections heat up as Democrats target kitchen table issues while Republicans defend Senate control, as key races could reshape Congress.
- Former GOP Sen. Jon Kyl announces dementia diagnosis, steps away from public life - Former Arizona Republican Sen. Jon Kyl, 83, announced he is withdrawing from public life after being diagnosed with dementia following decades of service in Congress.
- Sen Jim Justice says Republicans are 'lousy' at knowing what everyday Americans think about healthcare - The Senate was unable to extend, or replace, expiring Obamacare subsidies, setting up a premium price spike that will hit tens of millions of Americans once they lapse on Wednesday.
- Some states move to pick up the tab as Obamacare subsidies lapse - States are scrambling to limit health insurance premium hikes as Obamacare subsidies are about to expire, with millions facing higher health care costs.
- Senate pressure mounts as Minnesota fraud scandal continues to unfold - Senator Jim Banks calls for federal investigation into alleged Minnesota childcare fraud involving fake daycare centers and Somali networks.
- DAVID MARCUS: Ben Sasse is dying, but his letter to America will live forever - Former Republican senator Ben Sasse's letter announcing his terminal pancreatic cancer diagnosis moves readers with its grace and philosophical depth.
- Kentucky congressman announces death of longtime aide and campaign manager - Rep. Andy Barr mourns the Christmastime death of longtime aide Tatum Dale, calling her the "heart and soul" of his team for over 15 years.