White House says using US military is ‘always an option’ for seizing Greenland European leaders push back swiftly against US president’s desire to forcefully takeover Arctic territory The Guardian - US · Jan 6
Trump Mocks Jim Jordan's 'Rough' Ears at GOP Retreat, Asks If Congressman Had Plastic Surgery Trump mocks Jim Jordan's 'rough' ears at GOP retreat, publicly asks if Ohio congressman had plastic surgery to fix cauliflower ear from wrestling career. International Business Times UK · Jan 6
"Put up or shut up now": Walz unleashed after announcing political exit The governor predicted that Republicans will "lose dramatically" in November. Axios · Jan 6
Senate Democrats Move to Block Taxpayer-Funded Reimbursements to Jan. 6 Rioters The Trump administration already agreed to a $5 million settlement with the family of Ashli Babbitt, who was shot and killed by a Capitol Police officer. International Business Times · Jan 6
Furious Congressman Claims Trump Team Lied Straight To Congress Over Venezuela Plot Senior US lawmakers say Trump officials misled Congress before a surprise Venezuela operation captured Maduro, sparking constitutional and geopolitical controversy. International Business Times UK · Jan 6
GOP Lawmaker Doug LaMalfa's Cause of Death, Net Worth, Family — Republicans Lament His Sudden Passing Doug LaMalfa's sudden passing left a void in his home district and the House Republican Conference that he has been staunchly supporting International Business Times UK · Jan 6
Trump asks GOP to be "flexible" on abortion restrictions as ACA deal in limbo Trump's comments signal a softening on a Republican policy as leaders worry about voter backlash over rising ACA premiums. Axios · Jan 6
Trump Admits Jan 6 Errors As He Hints at a Fresh, High-Stakes Move To Cancel the Election Result Trump admits mistakes over 6 Jan attack, hinting at moves to challenge election results as interviews, filings, and statements are analysed. International Business Times UK · Jan 6
Some GOP Lawmakers See Trump's Venezuela Military Operations as a Break From 'America First' Policies According to reporting by The Associated Press, the comments highlight growing concerns within Republican ranks as the party enters an election year in which control of Congress is at stake. Latin Times · Jan 6
‘I ain’t reading all that’: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie trolls Trump after president writes lengthy rant calling him ‘weak’ and ‘pathetic’ Thomas Massie: 1 Donald Trump: 0 We Got This Covered · Jan 6
Ex-Husband of Trump Advisor Launches Congressional Bid on Anti-Trump Platform Formerly married to Kellyanne Conway, a senior adviser to Trump's White House, George Conway announced on Tuesday that he will be running to replace Nadler. International Business Times · Jan 6
Trump administration escalates attack on Minnesota with more immigration agents Another 2,000 ICE and homeland security agents will reportedly head to the state, targeting immigrant populations The Guardian - US · Jan 6
Nicolás Maduro ‘tries to imitate my dance’, says Trump in latest accusation More seriously, US president claims ousted Venezuelan leader has ‘killed millions of people’ in remarks to congressional Republicans The Guardian - UK · Jan 6
Trump touts ‘brilliant’ Venezuela attack in remarks at House Republicans retreat President calls deposed leader Maduro a ‘violent guy’ in speech that receives warm reception from Republicans The Guardian - US · Jan 6
Axios · Jan 6 Five years after Jan. 6 riot, few repercussions and even less agreement The history of the day itself is being called into question, and President Trump's blanket pardons for nearly 1,600 people erased most of the legal impact.
We Got This Covered · Jan 6 Trump administration proves that free speech is a lie as woman gets arrested mid-interview for criticizing president’s interference in Venezuela Jessica Plichta was arrested after attending a peaceful protest.
Latin Times · Jan 6 Despite Concerns About Its Legality, Some Democrats Say Party Should 'Celebrate' Maduro's Capture According to reports, some Democrats reportedly questioned their party's response, suggesting privately that colleagues should be celebrating Maduro's capture rather than denouncing it.
We Got This Covered · Jan 6 ‘Their heroism will never be forgotten’: Congress created a plaque for Jan. 6 police, but visitors to the Capitol won’t find it anywhere Erased in plain sight.
The Independent UK · Jan 6 Abortion stays legal in Wyoming as its top court strikes down laws, including first US pill ban Abortion will remain legal in Wyoming after the state Supreme Court struck down laws including the nation’s first explicit ban on pill abortions
International Business Times UK · Jan 6 Chuck Schumer Attacks Trump's DOJ, Asks 'What Are They Hiding?' As Epstein Files Deadline Hit Explore the escalating legal battle as Senator Chuck Schumer accuses Donald Trump's DOJ of a 'blatant cover-up' following a missed deadline for the full release of the Epstein files.
The Guardian - US · Jan 6 George Conway, a former anti-Trump Republican, to run for Congress as a Democrat Conway, a conservative lawyer and ex-husband of Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway, is vying for a New York district seat
Fortune · Jan 6 New Haven mayor says police chief admitted to stealing money from department, accepts retirement Mayor Justin Elicker called the allegations “shocking" and a “betrayal of public trust.”
The Guardian - US · Jan 6 Doug LaMalfa, California Republican congressman, dies aged 65 LaMalfa’s death cuts the House Republican majority to 218-213, tightening GOP control for passing bills
Latin Times · Jan 6 Trump Official Reportedly Grew Frustrated With Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado After Failing To Detail How She Would Rise To Power Trump officials reportedly grew frustrated with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado after she failed to show detail how she would rule the country if authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro was toppled, according to a new report.
Latin Times · Jan 6 Marjorie Taylor Greene Says She's 'Happy' For Venezuela After Maduro's Capture But Past Regime Change Operations Ended In 'Turmoil And Civil War' Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene warned about a potential fallout of the U.S. operation that captured Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela and backed his vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, saying past attempts at regime change have backfired.