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U.S. News - Senate passes war powers resolution - Jan. 8 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate approved a war powers resolution Thursday that would limit the president's ability to use military force unilaterally in Venezuela.

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U.S. News -- House to vote on ACA tax credit extension -- The U.S. House is set to vote on a plan to extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits Thursday as insurance premiums rise for millions.

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U.S. News -- Avelo Airlines to stop flying ICE deportation flights -- Avelo Airlines, an ultra-low-cost airline, announced Tuesday that it will end its contract with the U.S. government to conduct deportation flights.

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U.S. News -- Zohran Mamdami, Kathy Hochul to launch free care for 2-year-olds -- A free child care program for 2-year-olds is coming to New York City with the announcement of 2-Care by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

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Democrats mark five-year anniversary of January 6 riots

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From screen to public office: Media figures who entered politics

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Notable deaths of 2025

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SpaceX launches Starlink satellites

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Broadcast journalism icon Katie Couric turns 69

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U.S. News -- Rep. Steny Hoyer to announce retirement -- Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., will announce Thursday that he will not run for re-election, a spokesperson said. He has been in Congress since 1981.

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Entertainment News -- 'The Hills' alum Spencer Pratt announces campaign for L.A. mayor -- "The Hills" alum Spencer Pratt, who lost his home in the 2025 wildfires, is running for mayor of Los Angeles, challenging incumbent Karen Bass.

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U.S. News -- Trump says he will seek $1.5T defense budget for 2027 -- The "troubled and dangerous" state of the world required a massive hike in the amount the America spends on defense, President Donald Trump said.

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U.S. News -- 2 dead, 6 wounded in a shooting outside Salt Lake City church -- Salt Lake City police are searching early Thursday for suspects after two people were killed and six others wounded in a shooting outside a church where a funeral was taking place Wednesday evening.

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U.S. News -- Trump touts new oil deal amid uncertainty over U.S. role in Venezuela -- President Donald Trump has said that Venezuela is going to use funds from a new oil deal with the United States to buy "ONLY American Made Products" amid uncertainty over the oil agreement.

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U.S. News -- House Speaker Mike Johnson proposes Feb. 24 for State of the Union -- House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday formally invited President Donald Trump to deliver the State of the Union address to Congress on Feb. 24.

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U.S. News -- Bipartisan Senate panel preparing ACA subsidies bill -- A bipartisan agreement among U.S. Senate members would provide federal subsidies to lower the cost of Affordable Care Act premiums if enacted.

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U.S. News -- Families face economic, health challenges 1 year after LA County fires -- AccuWeather experts say the economic and health challenges from the 2025 Southern California fires are likely to linger for years to come.

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U.S. News -- Florida Gov. DeSantis calls for special session on redistricting -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation calling on the state Legislature to hold a special session for redistricting its U.S. House seats.

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Trump withdraws U.S. from dozens of international organizations, treaties

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ICE agent kills woman allegedly trying to run him over in Minneapolis

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Trump administration creates a new food pyramid, launches website

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House to vote on overriding two Trump vetoes

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Senate is moving forward with Russia sanctions bill

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U.S. first ladies in photos: Eisenhower, Carter, Reagan to today

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