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Five GOP senators voted with Democrats to limit Trump's Venezuela war powers. Trump called them stupid and said they should never hold office again.
January 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Five GOP senators voted with Democrats to limit Trump's Venezuela war powers. Trump called them stupid and said they should never hold office again.
House passed spending bills 397-28 weeks after the 43-day shutdown. But January 30th brings another deadline. Nine more bills need approval.
January 13, 2026 at 1:00 AM
House passed spending bills 397-28 weeks after the 43-day shutdown. But January 30th brings another deadline. Nine more bills need approval.
Rep. Luna is pushing a discharge petition to ban congressional stock trading. 75 signatures down, 143 to go. Watch who signs and who refuses.
January 12, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Rep. Luna is pushing a discharge petition to ban congressional stock trading. 75 signatures down, 143 to go. Watch who signs and who refuses.
Trump wages an unprecedented pressure campaign against Europe. Tariffs, NATO demands, and diplomatic hostility. The transatlantic alliance is fracturing.
January 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Trump wages an unprecedented pressure campaign against Europe. Tariffs, NATO demands, and diplomatic hostility. The transatlantic alliance is fracturing.
German Chancellor Merz declares Pax Americana is over. Europe must defend itself after eighty years of American protection. A historic foreign policy shift.
January 11, 2026 at 1:00 AM
German Chancellor Merz declares Pax Americana is over. Europe must defend itself after eighty years of American protection. A historic foreign policy shift.
Trump's Liberation Day tariffs threaten twenty-five percent on European goods. The EU is split between retaliation and negotiation. The transatlantic alliance faces its biggest test.
January 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Trump's Liberation Day tariffs threaten twenty-five percent on European goods. The EU is split between retaliation and negotiation. The transatlantic alliance faces its biggest test.
Europe races to build strategic autonomy as American reliability crumbles. Defense spending surges. Foreign policy independence beckons. But can the EU unify in time?
January 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Europe races to build strategic autonomy as American reliability crumbles. Defense spending surges. Foreign policy independence beckons. But can the EU unify in time?
US forces captured Venezuelan President Maduro on January third. He pleaded not guilty in Manhattan court. The world is divided over the unprecedented military operation.
January 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
US forces captured Venezuelan President Maduro on January third. He pleaded not guilty in Manhattan court. The world is divided over the unprecedented military operation.
Zelensky rejected a peace plan ceding Donbas to Russia. He says rewarding aggression invites more invasions. Western allies are increasingly divided on next steps.
January 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Zelensky rejected a peace plan ceding Donbas to Russia. He says rewarding aggression invites more invasions. Western allies are increasingly divided on next steps.
Senators demand mandatory AI audits for hiring, lending, and justice systems. Tech companies have self-regulated with no accountability. That could finally change.
January 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Senators demand mandatory AI audits for hiring, lending, and justice systems. Tech companies have self-regulated with no accountability. That could finally change.
Australia banned social media for under-16s. Reddit and tech companies say it's unenforceable and will push teens to dangerous unmoderated spaces.
January 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Australia banned social media for under-16s. Reddit and tech companies say it's unenforceable and will push teens to dangerous unmoderated spaces.
A congressman pushes to repeal the TikTok ban, calling it a First Amendment violation. National security hawks disagree. The free speech debate is far from over.
January 8, 2026 at 1:01 AM
A congressman pushes to repeal the TikTok ban, calling it a First Amendment violation. National security hawks disagree. The free speech debate is far from over.
Senator Hawley wants to ban AI chatbots that target children. Kids are forming emotional attachments to bots while tech companies profit. Bipartisan support is possible.
January 7, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Senator Hawley wants to ban AI chatbots that target children. Kids are forming emotional attachments to bots while tech companies profit. Bipartisan support is possible.
Enhanced Obamacare subsidies expire this year, threatening coverage for twenty million Americans. Premiums could triple overnight. Congress remains deadlocked.
January 7, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Enhanced Obamacare subsidies expire this year, threatening coverage for twenty million Americans. Premiums could triple overnight. Congress remains deadlocked.
Record numbers of Congress members are retiring before 2026 midterms. They say the job is broken. Both parties scramble to fill competitive seats.
January 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Record numbers of Congress members are retiring before 2026 midterms. They say the job is broken. Both parties scramble to fill competitive seats.
Trump wants federal AI control. States like California are defying him with their own laws. A Supreme Court battle looms over who regulates artificial intelligence.
January 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Trump wants federal AI control. States like California are defying him with their own laws. A Supreme Court battle looms over who regulates artificial intelligence.
Government shutdown looms again as Congress kicks the can down the road. Spending, immigration, and debt disagreements remain unresolved. Federal workers brace for chaos.
January 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Government shutdown looms again as Congress kicks the can down the road. Spending, immigration, and debt disagreements remain unresolved. Federal workers brace for chaos.
Congress gave war powers to presidents for decades. A bipartisan coalition wants them back. But party leaders on both sides are blocking reform.
January 5, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Congress gave war powers to presidents for decades. A bipartisan coalition wants them back. But party leaders on both sides are blocking reform.
House lawmakers are pushing to revive labor power by restoring worker unions for 600K federal employees. With 23 GOP members joining the fight, will the Senate support this comeback or throw a wrench in the works?
January 3, 2026 at 1:00 AM
House lawmakers are pushing to revive labor power by restoring worker unions for 600K federal employees. With 23 GOP members joining the fight, will the Senate support this comeback or throw a wrench in the works?
Expose Warren's fiery Washington warning: She brands Kevin Hassett a sock puppet, saying his Fed chair nomination imperils central bank independence.
Comment with your take—should the Senate demand a truly independent Fed?
#SuddenPolitics #FedChair
Comment with your take—should the Senate demand a truly independent Fed?
#SuddenPolitics #FedChair
January 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Expose Warren's fiery Washington warning: She brands Kevin Hassett a sock puppet, saying his Fed chair nomination imperils central bank independence.
Comment with your take—should the Senate demand a truly independent Fed?
#SuddenPolitics #FedChair
Comment with your take—should the Senate demand a truly independent Fed?
#SuddenPolitics #FedChair
Reddit is taking on Australia’s High Court over a controversial teen social media ban! As lawmakers push for safety, the meme factory warns that ID checks could endanger free speech. Who should the judges side with?
January 2, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Reddit is taking on Australia’s High Court over a controversial teen social media ban! As lawmakers push for safety, the meme factory warns that ID checks could endanger free speech. Who should the judges side with?
Reject: Zelensky dismisses Washington's “Christmas deal” to pull troops from Donbas, create an unenforced free economic zone, and cap forces.
Will concessions ever secure a just peace?
#SuddenPolitics #Ukraine
Will concessions ever secure a just peace?
#SuddenPolitics #Ukraine
January 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Reject: Zelensky dismisses Washington's “Christmas deal” to pull troops from Donbas, create an unenforced free economic zone, and cap forces.
Will concessions ever secure a just peace?
#SuddenPolitics #Ukraine
Will concessions ever secure a just peace?
#SuddenPolitics #Ukraine
Senators Hickenlooper and Capito are pushing for strict AI audits to ensure safety before high-risk algorithms enter critical sectors. Will this build public trust or hinder innovation? The debate on balancing safety and progress is on!
January 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Senators Hickenlooper and Capito are pushing for strict AI audits to ensure safety before high-risk algorithms enter critical sectors. Will this build public trust or hinder innovation? The debate on balancing safety and progress is on!
Congress is pushing for transparency by ordering the Justice Department to release all unclassified Epstein files, from flight logs to emails. Will we uncover hidden elites or harm the innocent? The deadline is December 19—stay tuned!
December 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Congress is pushing for transparency by ordering the Justice Department to release all unclassified Epstein files, from flight logs to emails. Will we uncover hidden elites or harm the innocent? The deadline is December 19—stay tuned!
Bipartisan lawmakers are pushing to repeal the TikTok ban, potentially restoring access for 170 million Americans. It's a clash of free speech vs. national security. Should Congress lift the pressure on ByteDance? Let's discuss!
December 31, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Bipartisan lawmakers are pushing to repeal the TikTok ban, potentially restoring access for 170 million Americans. It's a clash of free speech vs. national security. Should Congress lift the pressure on ByteDance? Let's discuss!