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Stunned Republicans tread carefully on DOJ's Powell investigation

"We need this like we need a hole in the head."

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6 key questions about the 2026 midterm elections

Both parties are preparing for a hard-fought midterm election year that, if the start of 2026 is any indication, will contain some surprises.

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Trump Reportedly Threatened To Back Primary Challengers Against Republicans Who Supported Limiting His Ability To Further Strike Venezuela

President Donald Trump threatened to back primary challenges against the Republican senators who joined Democrats and backed a war powers resolution to limit his ability to conduct further strikes in Venezuela, according to a new report.

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This week: Spending sprint continues; Venezuela war powers expected to get a vote

Appropriations are on the agenda for both chambers of Congress this week, and a Venezuela war powers resolution could come to the Senate floor.

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Republicans defy Trump this week and reap the consequences

ANALYSIS: Trump is increasingly unpopular and Republicans need to create some distance between him and them, Eric Garcia writes. But his grip on the electorate remains tight

The Independent UK

Should never be elected’: Trump demands GOP senators who disagree with him be banned from office forever

The GOP fades away bit by bit, replaced by the MAGA party.

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Senate votes to curb military action in Venezuela in rare Trump rebuke

An overwhelming majority of congressional Republicans are backing the president's raid in Venezuela.

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Trump Slams Five GOP Senators Who Voted To Limit His Ability To Conduct Further Strikes In Venezuela: 'Stupidity'

President Donald Trump slammed the five Republican senators who joined Democrats to pass a war powers resolution that would limit his ability to conduct further strikes in Venezuela.

Latin Times

Five Republican Senators Join Democrats To Pass Resolution That Would Limit Trump's Ability To Conduct Further Strikes In Venezuela

Five Republican senators joined Democrats in voting in favor of a war powers resolution that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further strikes in Venezuela.

Latin Times

Senate advances Venezuela war powers measure - Roll Call

The Senate advanced a measure designed to bar the use of force in Venezuela without prior congressional approval.

Roll Call

Two Republicans oppose Pete Hegseth’s censure of fellow Senator Mark Kelly

Pushback from Susan Collins and Thom Tillis is striking amid tepid response from most other Republican senators

The Guardian - US

Exclusive: Platner raises $5 million despite scandals

Platner's campaign said his average donation in the fourth quarter was $25.

Axios

Republicans leave Washington without any solution on healthcare: ‘Giving the middle finger to the American people’

IN FOCUS: Sending the House home without a solution on health care is career suicide for many Republicans, Eric Garcia writes. But Trump’s opposition makes any deal impossible

The Independent UK

The House revolted against Mike Johnson on health care – but it will still be a climb in the Senate

ANALYSIS: The Speaker received a major black eye after four Republicans sided with Democrats on forcing a vote on extending health care tax credits. But, Eric Garcia writes, any health care bill still needs to get 60 votes in the Senate

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Stock Index Futures Muted in Run-Up to Key U.S. Jobs Data

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.06%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.14% this morning as investors exercise caution ahead of the release of the key U.S. jobs report, which will offer clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy path next year.

The Independent UK

Republicans barrel toward health care cliff while Democrats claim messaging war victory: ‘The American public knows’

IN FOCUS: AOC tells The Independent 'We've won the discourse with the American people and understanding what we were fighting for and why'

Roll Call

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.

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Senate panel sees opening, however slight, for health care deal - Roll Call

Senators are open to a bipartisan agreement that would extend expiring Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies before year’s end.

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Stocks Rally as Chip Makers Rebound

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up by +0.98%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +1.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.77%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +1.00%, and December...

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Dollar Posts Modest Gains as US Consumer Sentiment Revised Higher

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday posted a 5.5-month high but gave up most of its advance and finished up +0.03%. The dollar found support on Friday's hawkish comments from Boston Fed President Susan Collins and Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan, who said they favored keeping interest rates steady....

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Stocks Extend Rebound Rally on Dovish Williams Remarks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +1.38%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +1.52%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +1.14%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +1.23%, and December...

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Dollar Slightly Higher as US Consumer Sentiment is Revised Upward

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today rose to a new 5.5-month high and is up by +0.04%. The dollar has support from this week's plunge in equity markets, which has boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, hawkish Fed comments today from Boston Fed President Susan Collins and Dallas Fed...

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Stocks Rebound as Fed’s Wiliams Sees Room for a Rate Cut

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.29%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.21%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.32%, and December...

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Little sign of spending progress as top appropriators meet - Roll Call

Top appropriators met for the first time since the partial government shutdown but emerged with no clear road map to pass more bills.

Roll Call

Top four appropriators set to meet on spending package - Roll Call

The top four leaders of the House and Senate spending panels plan to huddle Thursday to try to make headway on a major spending package.

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