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Trump Captures Maduro Amid Divided Congress on ACA

1/6/2026

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Trump Captures Maduro

U.S. President Donald Trump conducted a military action in Venezuela, resulting in Nicolás Maduro's capture.
Congress returns to face ACA subsidies expiry and a January 30, 2025 funding deadline.
Lawmakers remain divided over extending the ACA subsidies, with some Republicans backing a three-year discharge petition.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the bill may not pass in the Senate.
Democrats plan to leverage the ACA issue in the upcoming midterm elections.

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Congress Averts Shutdown

The nearly $180 billion spending package aims to avert a government shutdown by January 30.
The package is a minibus that bundles funding for Commerce, Justice, and Science; Energy and Water; and Interior and Environment.
House and Senate leaders say spending stays under congressional control, signaling bipartisan support.
Conservative fiscal hawks express concerns about funding allocations.
Some Republicans may oppose the package.

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Trump Captures Maduro

U.S. President Donald Trump conducted a military action in Venezuela, resulting in Nicolás Maduro's capture.
Congress returns to face ACA subsidies expiry and a January 30, 2025 funding deadline.
Lawmakers remain divided over extending the ACA subsidies, with some Republicans backing a three-year discharge petition.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the bill may not pass in the Senate.
Democrats plan to leverage the ACA issue in the upcoming midterm elections.

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