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The fermented food that has MAGA obsessed: sauerkraut

The health secretary will eat the fermented cabbage with steak as early as 6:30 a.m., he told Fox News

The Independent UK

Mamdani beat Hakeem Jeffries and is the new king of New York – it will have effects beyond the Empire State

ANALYSIS: Zohran Mamdani made an audacious gamble and is now the powerbroker of New York, Eric Garcia writes. But the power shift comes with multiple risks for moderate Democrats, Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer as well as some upsides for Republicans

The Independent UK

A McCarthy-Linked Nonprofit Quietly Bankrolled 'Liberal' Pop-Up PACs to Hand-Pick Democrats' Weakest Candidates

Federal filings reveal Republican-funded PACs, disguised with progressive names, influencing Democratic primaries by supporting weaker candidates, sparking controversy and scrutiny over campaign finance tactics.

International Business Times UK

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A staffer’s guide to winning and losing the speakership

When John Leganski walked into Kevin McCarthy’s office as an intern in 2012, he’d barely heard of the man who would come to define his political career. But now, Leganski’s something of an expert — so much so that he could write a book about the former speaker. Which is…

Roll Call

Trump's Cabinet Is Eating Sauerkraut Even if It Causes Sulfuric Odours and Domestic Friction

A diet featuring sauerkraut and grass-fed steak is gaining popularity among Trump's administration, promising health benefits and visible transformations for officials like RFK Jr. and JD Vance.

International Business Times UK

Why the Courts Will 86 the Flagrantly Unconstitutional Charges Against James Comey

The case defies more than half a century of rulings on the “true threat” exception to the First Amendment.

Reason

This congressman says Muslims ‘don’t belong’ in the US. How does he keep winning a district with so many?

Andy Ogles’ election victories in Tennessee are a product of an electoral system broken by gerrymandering

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DHS funding deal appears close after White House talks

Senators expressed newfound optimism Monday night that they were on the cusp of a deal to end a month-old partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. After a White House meeting with President Donald Trump earlier in the evening, GOP senators appeared convinced a deal was at hand on…

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Scoop: Hakeem Jeffries faces growing threat of a 2027 rebellion from his members

More candidates are refusing to commit to supporting his leadership — or are outright opposing him.

Axios

Inside the bitter feud over Mike Johnson's rule-breakers

"It's like these guys never played team sports before," one Republican lawmaker told Axios.

Axios

70 Years Ago, A Creepy Thriller Spawned An Infamous Sci-Fi Trope

Long after the invasion ended, we all still fear the pod people.

Inverse

January full moon wows skywatchers with a striking 'Wolf Supermoon' (photos)

January's full moon is often known as the 'Wolf Moon'.

Space

Matt Gaetz clears the air and dishes to Tucker Carlson on if he ever tried to date AOC

‘Not my cup of tea. But she, after January 6th, treated us all like we had horns or something,’ Matt Gaetz said this week.

The Independent UK

Washington DC shooting: Trump calls shooting of national guard members ‘an act of terror’, vows new scrutiny of immigrants – as it happened

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Former GOP House leader blasts Nancy Mace and says he hopes she gets ‘the help she needs’

‘I just don’t want to put her in a position that she makes decisions,’ Kevin McCarthy told Fox News.

Roll Call

House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington announces retirement - Roll Call

Republican Rep. Jodey C. Arrington of Texas won’t seek reelection in 2026, closing out a tumultuous run as House Budget chairman.

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See stunning photos of November's full 'Beaver Moon' — the biggest supermoon of 2025

See breathtaking photos of the full "Beaver Moon" brightening November's sky.

Roll Call

At the Capitol, history is always in the making - Roll Call

“I really do think that we ought to listen to what our founders said,” the retiring U.S. Capitol Historical Society president says.

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Axios

GOP blame game is on as push to stop California redistricting fades

Republican officials concede they're unlikely to stop the state from creating more Democratic House seats.

The Independent UK

Trump’s peace pursuit leaves Mike Johnson holding the bag amid US government shutdown

NEWS ANALYSIS: Trump is the only figure who can unify Republicans in Congress. Without him, the House Speaker is sputtering, Eric Garcia writes

Al Jazeera

What is antifa; what does Trump’s ‘major terrorist’ label mean?

Trump’s latest announcement comes as Tyler Robinson is charged over Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting.

Roll Call

Patrick McHenry looks back on three weeks in the hot seat - Roll Call

The onetime speaker pro tempore returned to the Capitol to claim an award — and to reflect on chaos and resilience in the legislative branch.

Axios

Jeffries taps top Trump resisters Swalwell, Crockett and Moskowitz for new Jan. 6 panel

The picks signify Democrats' combative stance towards the Republican subcommittee.

The Independent UK

Tennessee Rep accused of shoving protester with ‘bad breath’ as the two clashed on DC street

Rep. Tim Burchett was accosted by a protester in Washington, D.C. on Thursday.

The Conversation

In a closely divided Congress, aging lawmakers are a problem for Democrats

The 2026 midterms are more than a year away, but some high-profile primary election battles in the Democratic Party are gaining national attention. Much of that attention is focused on the age of the candidates.

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