GOP Senators Block Venezuela War Powers Resolution, House Debates ACA

Venezuela War Powers Resolution Blocked

• 🏛️ GOP leaders in the Senate successfully blocked a war powers resolution that aimed to prevent President Trump from using military force in or around Venezuela without congressional approval.
• 📌 Five Republicans initially voted to advance the measure, but Republican leaders found a procedural workaround by arguing the vote was not in order, stating there is no current U.S. conflict in Venezuela.
• ⚡ This maneuver effectively kept the war powers intact for President Trump, though Congress remains watchful.

Affordable Care Act Subsidies Stalemate

• 📊 Talks in the House regarding expired Affordable Care Act subsidies are at a standstill.
• 🚧 While broad outlines and moderate limitations have been agreed upon, a hard wall has been hit, particularly concerning debate over abortion policies.

Impeachment Articles Against Kristi Noem

• ⚖️ Articles of impeachment have been filed against South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem on several grounds, including alleged violation of public trust in her handling of ICE officers.
• 🗣️ A spokesperson for the Homeland Department called the impeachment claims