House votes to renew Obamacare subsidies for 3 years

The House has voted to renew Obamacare subsidies for three years. Seventeen House Republicans voted with Democrats to continue the health insurance tax credits that expired at the end of December. GOP leaders were unable to stop the vote because enough lawmakers signed a discharge petition to overrule the House Speaker. The bill now goes to the Senate, where pressure is building for a similar bipartisan compromise.

House fails to override two presidential vetoes

The House of Representatives was unable to override President Trump’s two vetoes of bipartisan bills. In two separate votes, House lawmakers fell short of the two-thirds majority needed to override the presidential vetoes. One bill was designed to help local communities pay for construction of a drinking water pipeline in Colorado. The other designated a site in Everglades National Park as a part of the Miccosukee Indian Reservation.

Vance defends federal agents in shooting death of motorist

The Trump administration is firmly defending federal agents following the shooting death of a motorist in Minneapolis. Vice President Vance said the ICE officer was clearly justified in shooting the driver and described Renee Good as a “victim of left-wing ideology.” Vance also chastised reporters for their news coverage of the incident, saying many were “lying.”

Trump bashes GOP senators who voted for war powers resolution

President Trump is lashing out at Republican senators who voted to advance war powers legislation. The Senate approved moving forward with a resolution that would block the president from further military action in Venezuela without approval from Congress. It passed with the help of five GOP senators. Donald Trump was angered by the vote, posting online that the Republicans should be “ashamed” and “should never be elected to office again.” He blasted the measure as unconstitutional.

Senate advances resolution to limit Trump’s attacks on Venezuela

Trump proposes $1.5 trillion dollar military budget for 2027

President Trump is proposing a massive increase in military spending for next year. On the heels of the U-S military operation to capture Venezuela’s leader, the president wants a one-and-a-half trillion dollar defense budget for 2027. That’s an increase of more than half a trillion dollars from the current budget. The president cites “troubled and dangerous times” for the higher request. In a social media post, he wrote “this will allow us to build the ‘Dream Military’ that we have long been entitled to.”

House overpowers GOP leadership to push a healthcare bill

The House has voted to move forward on a healthcare bill over the objections of Republican leadership.
Nine GOP lawmakers joined Democrats to win a test vote on a bill that would extend health insurance subsidies that expired last month. The tally of 221 to 205 means that the House will formally vote on a three-year-extension. All of this came about because enough Republicans joined with Democrats in signing a so-called discharge petition to force the vote, overpowering House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Trump invites Colombian president to U.S. after earlier threat

President Trump has changed his tone about Colombia’s leader in the matter of days. Last weekend, Donald Trump threatened Colombia after ousting Venezuela’s leader and accused Gustavo Petro of “making cocaine and selling it to the United States.” But on Wednesday, the president said that the two had exchanged a friendly phone call and he had invited the leader of the South American country to visit the White House.

Trump defends ICE agent’s fatal shooting of woman in Minneapolis

President Trump is defending the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot and killed a Minneapolis motorist. After watching eyewitness video of the incident, the president described it as “a horrible thing to watch.” In a social media post, he described the woman behind the wheel as “very disorderly, obstructing and resisting.” The president also said the driver “viciously ran over the ICE officer,” even though video from the scene does not show any federal agents being run over by the vehicle. He blamed “the Radical Left” for assaulting federal agents.

U.S. seizes two oil tankers as it asserts control over Venezuela

The United States has seized two oil tankers as it asserts its control over Venezuela and its oil industry. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says the first tanker was seized in the North Atlantic after pursuing it for several weeks. She says the other tanker was a stateless vessel in the Caribbean and conducting illicit activities. As for who’s running Venezuela right now, Leavitt says the Trump administration has “maximum leverage” over that country.

Pro-life groups shocked by Trump’s stance on Hyde Amendment

White House: Military option is possible in Greenland takeover

The White House is suggesting a military option for taking over Greenland. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said “the president and his team are discussing a range of options” and that “utilizing the U.S. military is always an option.” In a statement, she said Donald Trump “has made it well known that acquiring Greenland is a national security priority of the United States.” Overseas, European leaders have announced their opposition to a U-S takeover, saying “Greenland belongs to its people.”

Trump says U.S. to get 30-50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela

President Trump says Venezuela will turn over 30 to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States. In the aftermath of the toppling of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, the president says oil from that country “will be taken by storage ships and brought directly” to U-S unloading docks. He writes on social media that the oil “will be sold at its market price,” and that he will control the money, quote, “to ensure it is used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States.”

White House blames police for Jan. 6 riot, touts Trump pardons

The Trump administration is blaming police for “escalating tensions” on the day of the Capitol Riot in 2021. A page on the White House website marking the 5th anniversary of the January 6th riot says Donald Trump’s supporters were peaceful and accuses the United States Capitol Police of turning “a peaceful demonstration into chaos.” It also claims the 2020 election was stolen and attacks former Vice President Mike Pence for certifying former President Biden’s victory. The White House also touts the president’s decision to pardon nearly 16-hundred people who were prosecuted for their role in the riot.

Trump talks 2026 midterm strategy with House GOP

President Trump has been talking with House Republicans on how to maintain their majority in the 2026 elections. Speaking at the annual GOP House Retreat, the president said healthcare should be a winning issue for Republicans. He said congressional candidates need to remind voters that his administration has lowered prescription drug prices. And he wants to bypass insurance companies. He also said if Republicans lose the midterms, Democrats will impeach him.

GOP Congressman LaMalfa of California dies at 65

GOP officials have confirmed the death of a Republican congressman from California. Doug LaMalfa, a seven-term U.S. representative from California, has died at age 65. He represented the rural northern 1st district along the Oregon border. Speaking to House Republicans, President Trump paid tribute to LaMalfa, calling him a “great, great member.” LaMalfa’s death reduces the Republicans’ already narrow control of the House to 218 seats to the Democrats’ 213.

House to vote on overriding two Trump vetoes

House lawmakers are expected to vote this week on overriding two vetoes by President Trump. At the end of December, the president rejected two GOP-backed bills that had bipartisan support. It was the first time he used his veto pen in his second term, One of the bills, for a drinking water pipeline, was sponsored by Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert of Colorado — a longtime Trump ally who broke with the president over releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files. While the overrides could pass in the House, it’s unclear if there would be enough votes in the Senate.

Trump to meet with Republican House lawmakers at retreat

President Trump huddles with Republican House lawmakers. The president will address the House GOP Retreat this morning, which is being held at the Kennedy Center in Washington. Lawmakers will be discussing their legislative goals during the all-day retreat and strategizing how to keep their House majority in the midterm elections.

Deposed Venezuelan leader Maduro pleads not guilty

Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro has pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges. During a court appearance in New York City, Maduro declared himself “innocent” and a “decent man.” He told a judge he is “not guilty,” that he is “the president of my country,” and that he was kidnapped. Maduro, who faces narco-terrorism charges, was captured in a middle-of-the-night operation by the U-S military over the weekend.

Hegseth issues letter censuring Dem. Senator Mark Kelly

Trump warns Venezuela’s VP to cooperate or “pay a very big price”

President Trump is warning Venezuela’s vice president to cooperate with his administration. The president said Vice President Delcy Rodriguez “would face a situation probably worse than (Nicolas) Maduro” if she doesn’t cooperate with the U.S. He initially praised Rodriguez on Saturday after the capture of Maduro, but told The Atlantic on Sunday that “if she doesn’t do what’s right, she is going to pay a very big price.” Later, aboard Air Force One, the president predicted Cuba’s government could soon collapse and repeated his desire to take over Greenland.

Denmark urges Trump to stop threatening Greenland

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland are urging President Trump to stop threatening to take over Greenland. After announcing over the weekend that the U-S would “run” Venezuela after removing its president, Donald Trump reiterated his wish to take control of Greenland. He told reporters, quote: “We need Greenland from a national security situation.” Denmark’s prime minister said a U-S takeover “makes absolutely no sense” and that America has no right to annex any of the three countries in the Danish Kingdom.”

Trump says Ukraine didn’t target Putin’s residence

Health care costs rise sharply for millions of ACA enrollees in 2026

Millions of Americans are facing higher health costs with the arrival of 2026. Democrats forced a six-week government shutdown over the expiring Obamacare tax credits. But the clash with President Trump and Republicans did not result in any changes. Congress offered no fix before the New Year’s Day deadline for the subsidies, which were enacted during the pandemic. On average, the more than 20 million subsidized enrollees in the Affordable Care Act program are seeing their premium costs rise by 114 percent, according to an analysis by the health care research nonprofit KFF.