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Was Trump’s attack on Venezuela illegal? What international law says about Maduro’s capture

This is clearly a blatant, illegal and criminal act, say law experts

The Independent UK · Jan 3

Trump ran as the ‘Peace President’ — now MAGA shrugs at White House’s new foreign military action

Republicans largely praise Trump as one of Trump’s last critics leaves Congress

The Independent UK · Jan 3

US capture of Maduro rests on criminal case - Roll Call

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife will face criminal charges in the United States after a military raid to secure his arrest.

Roll Call · Jan 3

Shutdown, reconciliation law highlight turbulent year in Congress

Highlights of 2025 in Congress included the longest partial government shutdown in history and the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill.

Roll Call · Dec 16, 2025

Sen. Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved soon to prevent another midair collision

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved before government funding runs out at the end of next month to prevent another midair collision like the one near Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people in January

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025

Senators seek to change bill that allows military to operate just like before the DC plane crash

Senators from both parties are pushing to change a defense bill after crash investigators and victims' families warned it could undo key safety reforms

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025

Senate rejects dual healthcare bills as Obamacare tax credits expiration nears

Votes came as premium tax credits for estimated 21.8 million enrollees of plans set to expire at end of month

The Guardian - US · Dec 11, 2025

Lawmakers hold hope for health care even with partisan Senate votes - Roll Call

Republican plans include offering health savings accounts funded by the government with $1,000 to $1,500 monthly.

Roll Call · Dec 10, 2025

This week: Defense authorization deal headlines floor action in Congress - Roll Call

House and Senate negotiators on Sunday published the text of their compromise fiscal 2026 defense authorization bill, setting it up for House floor action this week. 

Roll Call · Dec 8, 2025

GOP losing faith in Pete Hegseth. Now, it’s on Donald Trump to decide his future

Or will he continue to be "the president's pick?"

We Got This Covered · Dec 6, 2025