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• Sen. Ricketts to Newsmax: Dems' 'Unreasonable' DHS Demands May Trigger Shutdown
  
  Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., on Newsmax Tuesday accused Democrats of making "unreasonable" demands in a funding standoff that could trigger a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security by Friday.
• Rep. Roger Williams to Newsmax: Reward Fraud Whistleblowers
  
  Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, told Newsmax on Tuesday that it's time to turn the tables on COVID-era fraudsters by paying whistleblowers to help track down billions in missing federal funds.
• Johnson Vows to Bring Tariff Vote Ban, Despite 3 GOP Against
  
  House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is reportedly pressing ahead with an afternoon House vote on a procedural measure designed to block challenges to President Donald Trump's global tariffs, even as several Republicans have announced opposition.
• Texas Rep. Hunt Proposes Civics Test Bill for Congress
  
  Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, introduced legislation Tuesday that would require members of Congress to demonstrate proficiency in American civics as a condition of serving, under a proposal titled the "Congressional Civics Act of 2026."
• Sen. Susan Collins Officially Launches Reelection Campaign
  
  Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins officially launched her reelection campaign Tuesday, setting the stage for one of the most competitive and closely watched contests in November's midterm elections, The Hill reported.In a brief social media video, Collins unboxed a pair...
• Vance: 'Only Reasonable' to 'Get Some Benefit' in Greenland
  
  Vice President JD Vance reiterated the Trump's administration's desire to "get some benefit out of" American costs to defend Greenland, Arctic territory, and NATO interests in the region.
• Rep. Nunn to Newsmax: Voter ID Laws Strengthen Election Integrity
  
  Rep. Zach Nunn defended federal legislation requiring voter identification in elections, saying Tuesday on Newsmax the measure reflects public support and builds on successful state-level models.
• Trump Threatening to Block New Bridge Between Detroit, Canada From Opening
  
  President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to block the opening of a new Canadian-built bridge across the Detroit River, demanding that Canada turn over at least half of the ownership of the bridge and agree to other unspecified demands...
• ICE Arrests Raise Questions About Following Federal Agents
  
  Becky Ringstrom was heading home after following federal immigration officers in her gray Kia SUV in suburban Minneapolis when she was stopped by multiple unmarked vehicles.
• Rep. Miller to Newsmax: Dems 'Sabotage American Safety' in DHS Fight
  
  Rep. Mary Miller, Tuesday on Newsmax, accused Democrats of prioritizing political power over public safety as Congress faces a fast-approaching deadline to avert a lapse in funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
• Nebraska Candidate Funded by Schumer Claims to Not to Know Schumer
  
  Independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn claimed he did not know who Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., was when questioned by a Nebraska voter about outside political support.
• Trump's Immigration Chiefs Testify in Congress After Activists Shot
  
  The heads of the agencies carrying out President Donald Trump's mass deportation agenda will testify in Congress on Tuesday and face questions over how they are prosecuting immigration enforcement inside American cities.
• Left-Leaning Media Sneers as 'Melania' Surges
  
  The reviews are in, and the left-leaning media absolutely hate "Melania." The biography featuring first lady Melania Trump debuted Jan. 30, offering viewers an inside look at the final 20 days leading up to President Donald Trump's January 2025 inauguration.
• Netanyahu to Meet Trump With Iran Missiles High on Agenda
  
  Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday the top priority in his talks with President Donald Trump would be the ongoing negotiations with Iran, as he presses for a tougher U.S. approach to Tehran's ballistic missile program.
• US Court Blocks Effort to Deport Turkish Student
  
  A U.S. court has terminated removal proceedings against a Turkish student detained as part of President Donald Trump's crackdown on anti-Israel campus activism, her lawyers said in a court filing Monday. Video footage showing masked federal agents arresting 30-year-old...
• Singer Chappell Roan Leaves Agency After CEO Named in Epstein Files
  
  U.S. singer-songwriter Chappell Roan announced Monday that she had left her talent agency, after its CEO was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
• 40+ GOP Congressmen Urge FCC to Keep TV Ownership Cap
  
  Almost a quarter of Republicans in Congress are urging the FCC not to lift the national television ownership cap, warning that doing so would trigger massive consolidation, undermine local news coverage, and raise costs for consumers.
• Axios: House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas 8 Insurers
  
  The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed eight Affordable Care Act health insurers for documents as part of a widening investigation into potential fraud involving the use of premium subsidies, Axios reported on Tuesday. Subpoenas were issued to Elevance,...
• Dems: WH Offer on ICE 'Insufficient'; Shutdown Looms Friday
  
  Democrat leaders say a proposal from the White House is "incomplete and insufficient" as they are demanding new restrictions on President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and threatening a shutdown of the Homeland Security Department.
• HHS to Cut $600M in Public Health Grants to Dem-Led States
  
  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is expected to cut about $600 million in public health grants to California, Minnesota, Illinois, and Colorado, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.
• Euro Intel: Russia Thinks It Can Outsmart US on Ukraine
  
  Russian officials have no desire to halt Russia's almost 4yearold invasion of neighboring Ukraine and think they can "outsmart" the United States during talks with Washington about how to end the war, a senior European intelligence official told The Associated Press.Kaupo...
• Chinese Fighters Flew Risky Maneuvers Near Taiwan Jets
  
  Chinese fighter jets conducted "risky and provocative" maneuvers near Taiwanese F-16 aircraft during the "Justice Mission 2025" military exercise staged by the People's Liberation Army around Taiwan in late December.
• Pollster Allocco to Newsmax: GOP Holds Alaska, Maine Senate Seats
  
  Pollster Patrick Allocco told Newsmax on Monday that Republican incumbents remain well-positioned to hold Senate seats in Alaska and Maine in November, while Texas is expected to stay solidly red regardless of which Republican emerges from a competitive primary.
• Rep. Burchett to Newsmax: The Clintons Are an 'Evil Pair'
  
  Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., told Newsmax on Monday he doesn't expect Hillary Clinton to reveal much when she testifies before the House Oversight Committee about her relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
• Rep. Roy to Newsmax: Voter ID Opposition 'Ultimate Form of Racism'
  
  Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, said Democrat opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE America Act, is rooted in politics, not public sentiment, as the legislation he introduced with Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, moves toward a possible House floor vote this week.

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