War Powers, Childcare, and Suing ICE

The Senate advances a war powers resolution against Trump, Mamdani expands childcare in NYC, and Oregon wants to let residents sue ICE.

Today's stories:

https://www.cpr.org/2026/01/08/house-passes-affordable-care-act-extension-colorado-reactions/


https://www.commondreams.org/news/hochul-backs-mamdani-childcare


https://www.commondreams.org/news/another-venezuela-war-powers-resolution


https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/01/oregon-lawmakers-in-move-against-trump-aim-to-empower-residents-to-sue-federal-agents.html


https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-administration-cannot-slash-nih-research-funding-court-rules-2026-01-05/?utm_source=braze


https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/professor-fired-for-charlie-kirk-post-gets-500000-from-school-is-reinstated/



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