More than anyone else Hoyer has built the Democratic caucus - he is the architect of the neoliberal Democratic machine, through candidate recruitment, staffing, fundraising, staff selection.

It appears that since the WH Senate briefing yesterday, Thune is working to "avoid" losing the Kaine/Paul War Powers res vote in the Senate today: At least 6 GOP won't say how they're voting WH is also trying to "stave off" a vote of 'no confidence' More: punchbowl.news/article/defe...

Punchbowl PM yesterday: House Dem Rep Richie Torres (NY-15) is introducing a bill seeking to constrain presidential power in reaction to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicólas Maduro

John Bresnahan is now reporting that Steny Hoyer will speak on the House floor this morning This follows his retirement announcement last night Hoyer is a true statesman He's given some of the best speeches I've ever heard in the House This is worth your time today

NEWS: Former (two time) House Majority Leader, House Dem Whip & House Dem Caucus Chair Steny Hoyer (D-MD-05) is retiring He is the longest serving Dem in the House (1981) www.politico.com/news/2026/01...

I’ve said for a while that as bad as Trump is Vance is even worse and I never thought it would be possible for anyone to be worse than Trump.

The only police officer shooting Republicans won’t reflexively defend is one that involved a woman who broke through police barricades and stormed the US Capitol with a huge mob ranting and raving to forcibly overturn a lawful presidential election.

NY Post: Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings says 2028 candidate who vows to prosecute Trump ‘regime’ "has my vote" nypost.com/2026/01/08/u...

“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” — George Orwell, 1984

This was a political assassination.

News: Amidst all the Greenland talk from Trump admin, Denmark Ambassador to US Jesper Møller Sørensen holding bipartisan meeting with lawmakers tomorrow, including SFRC ranking member Jeanne Shaheen www.semafor.com/article/01/0...

Mike Johnson says “every Republican” voted for the One Big Beautiful. This is objectively not true: Brian Fitzpatrick and Thomas Massie voted against it.

Holy crap: Last night Tony Dokoupil ended a CBS Evening News segment by saying, "Marco Rubio, We Salute You" Seems like CBS is state run media now www.mediaite.com/media/tv/ton...

"Today we’re in thrall to a con man who denigrates the very idea of truth and uses media only to distract and divide. And so the CPB board members broke their plowshares lest they be beaten into swords by a deranged demagogue. It was their last act of patriotism." This is tragic:

Oh man Does he have any idea how dangerous this particular little NATO snit could end up being?

Because people have been asking me: The Hyde Amendment (1976) is a legislative provision that bans the use of federal funds for most abortions (exceptions for rape, incest, or to save a mother's life) MAGA and most Congressional Republicans are all in on this rule And it's part of the ACA fight

Because people have been asking me: The Hyde Amendment (1976) is a legislative provision that bans the use of federal funds for most abortions (exceptions for rape, incest, or to save a mother's life) MAGA and most Congressional Republicans are all in on this rule For Dems, it's a non-starter

Statement from Russian gov't on the US seizure of the Russia-flagged MARINERA / BELLA-1 tanker: "..freedom of navigation applies in the waters of the high seas and no state has the right to use force against vessels duly registered in the jurisdictions of other states." Citing UN rules Uh oh..

House ACA discharge petition procedural vote expected in the 1:30 vote series today It is expected to pass and move to a full House vote tomorrow

If you have nothing better this morning: House Oversight is about to convene a 'hearing' on the MAGA fraud conspiracy in Minnesota Performative, dramatic, noisy and straight up nonsense but .. here you go: oversight.house.gov/hearing/over...

Hakeem Jeffries on ACA credits dp: “Our mission right now is to make sure that we pass the straightforward extension of the ACA tax credits this week, and then we’ll navigate the Senate dynamics thereafter,” First vote today Final House passage tomorrow Pressure on Thune for a Senate vote is growing

"Thune said Tuesday any [ACA] agreement that could get significant GOP backing would have to mandate minimum premium payments, expand health savings accounts and address [GOP] concerns about the Hyde Amendment [fed'l $ for abortion svcs]. Democrats aren’t supportive of any of those policies."

First vote on Dems 3 yr ACA credits dp expected today House Repubs looking for clarity during Trump's Kennedy Ctr rant yesterday and he told them to "be flexible" on fed'l funding for abortion More fighting.. But: Full dp vote should pass by tomorrow On to the Senate.. punchbowl.news/article/heal...

If they can't pass the Rule They can't pass the funding bill Johnson is trying to put the funding bill to a full House vote by Thurs And there's no clear solution to satisfy Roy & House MAGA on these earmarks without alienating Dems And without some Dems Johnson won't get anything through now

Bit of a revolt in last night's House Rules markup for the minibus funding bill Johnson's trying to put on the House floor today Chip Roy and other hardliner MAGAs got upset about earmarks And stopped the hearing They reconvene today Herding cats when you can only afford to lose ONE vote Fun times

House Republican to Hill press after the death of House GOP Rep Doug LaMalfa and House GOP Rep Jim Baird's car accident hospitalization yesterday: “We keep saying we are one breath away from the minority-that’s more true today than ever” Indeed Johnson can now only lose ONE vote on any given bill

Trump: US will "run" Venezuela Rubio: “What we are ‘running’ is the direction” "There’s no plan for the way Trump phrases things. It’s a pattern. He goes way out, and then has to rein it back into a more realistic view,” said one R senator. That pullback is “what Rubio is tasked with doing"

Security tapes released by House Republicans show a final scramble - five years ago this morning on Jan. 6 - to get slates of fake GOP electors to Sen. Ron Johnson R-WI. The effort included a document drop by staffers outside the U.S. Supreme Court. jamiedupree.substack.com/p/tapes-show...

Security tapes released by House Republicans show the last ditch effort - on the morning of January 6 - to get fake GOP elector documents to the office of Sen. Ron Johnson R-WI. It involved a document drop outside the U.S. Supreme Court.

Canceling the midterms is a rant now? My House Rep is sitting there & listening? Will find a way to spin Anti Democracy? Yet again? Disgusting Primary every Missouri Representative! Call Lincoln Hough & ask him to primary Eric Burlison in 2026

Semafor today: "[A]s the Danish government delivers a warning that Trump would risk unraveling NATO if he acts against their territory, lawmakers in both parties are starting to view Trump’s interest in Greenland as more than idle tough talk." www.semafor.com/article/01/0...

Sen. Moreno spoke to Leader Thune about the possibility of a deal on reviving ACA subsidies today. Says Hyde is biggest challenge Thune: "The meetings have been productive" "There's potentially a path forward there" but says would need to be "a big vote on the Republican side”

On yesterday's bipartisan Senate meeting to extend ACA credits: They're "discussing" pushing open enrollment deadline from Jan 15 to March 1 House passage of the 3 yr ACA dp this wk "would be a boon for the Senate..[&] provide a legislative vehicle" for a Senate bill www.politico.com/live-updates...

Dem TX State Rep and US Senate candidate James Talarico in his new campaign ad: "Before I was a legislator, I was a middle school teacher. I don't scare easily." www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di0A...

FDR used a wheelchair and leg braces So ..

Trump is obsessing about canceling the midterms Here he is during this morning's rant to House GOP at the Kennedy Center:

Trump is obsessing about canceling the midterms Here he is during this morning's rant to House GOP at the Kennedy Center: "How we have to even run against these people. I won’t say cancel the election because the fake news will say he’s a dictator. Nobody is worse than Obama."

A January 6th “peaceful protester” pardoned by Trump

Mike Johnson issued a statement last night making it clear -on a technicality- that the Jan 6th plaque won't be hung in the Capitol on his watch Word is It was last seen in a basement workshop of a House office bldg next to a mini-frig, a scooter & set of small lockers www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...

FLASHBACK: Charlie Kirk on January 6th: “All the people that came into Congress today, that broke the law, should be held to the highest level of criminal prosecution.”

Trump (as an extension of his master in Moscow) is deliberately ripping the US from the safety of NATO. We, the people, are against this with a very large majority. Congress needs to understand its responsibility. Time for screwing around is over. "Sic Semper Tyrannis" would be highly appropriate.

Breaking: House GOP Rep Jim Baird (In-04) has been hospitalized after car accident Word is he is "responsive" Baird is 80 years old

Joint statement by France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the Kingdom of Denmark on Greenland: "Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland." Full statement here:

No official event commemorating the 5 yr anniversary of the January 6th riots Instead: Fmr Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio will stage a midday march retracing the rioters' steps from the WH to the Capitol To "honor" Ashli Babbitt and other rioters who died during & after Trump's failed coup

House Dems are reconvening the January 6th Select Committee today Starts in just a few minutes (10am) Stream it here: www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...

During today's House Rules mark-up hearing on spending bills Dems will force the issue on Venezuela related votes And Dem House Reps Jim McGovern and Joaquin Castro are expected to reintroduce their War Powers Res 6:45 pm rules.house.gov

Another seat opens for a Pogressive Congressional candidate in California. #RunForSomething @runforsomething.net #NorCal Chico Mt Shasta Weed Red Bluff Redding Willows #vote Special #Election

Letter from House Judiciary Cmte to Johnson yesterday outlining their policy agenda for 2026 Including: "Securing" elections (voter ID) Reducing discretionary spending Codifying Trump’s border "actions" Preventing the Fed from issuing a digital currency More: www.politico.com/f/?id=000001...

NEW: House GOP Rep Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) has passed away He was the Chair of the Congressional Western Caucus Note: With MTG's resignation effective today This leaves Mike Johnson's GOP majority with a TWO VOTE margin (tie votes in the House fail)

NEW: House GOP Rep Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) has passed away He was the Chair of the Congressional Western Caucus Note: With MTG's resignation effective today This leaves Mike Johnson's GOP majority with a TWO VOTE margin (tie votes in the House fail)