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Jan 15, 2026 The Senate blocked a war powers resolution on Venezuela after a tie-breaking vote by J.D. Vance Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The failed vote left military discretion with the executive and showed Congress struggling to enforce its constitutional role in war decisions.
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- US Senate Blocks Venezuela War Powers Resolution — The US Senate voted against a war powers resolution that would have required President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval before taking further military action against Venezuela.
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Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
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Jan 14, 2026 Representative Robin Kelly and House Democrats filed articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The filing turned policy conflict into a formal constitutional accountability process against a cabinet official.
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- Democratic Congresswoman Robin Kelly to File Articles of Impeachment Against DHS Secretary — Democratic Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced her intention to file articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
- Democratic lawmakers file articles of impeachment against Kristi Noem — On January 13, 2026, Democratic Representative Robin Kelly formally introduced articles of impeachment against Kristi Noem, the Secretary of Homeland Security, following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an
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Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
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Jan 14, 2026 Congress considered the Save NATO Act to limit unilateral action against an ally Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The bill sought to place statutory limits on executive military adventurism and protect alliance commitments through legislative control.
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- U.S. Congress Considers Save NATO Act — A bill known as the Save NATO Act is moving through Congress, aimed at preventing President Trump from ordering an invasion of a NATO ally.
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Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
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Jan 13, 2026 Bill and Hillary Clinton refused to comply with House subpoenas in the Epstein investigation Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The refusal sharpened a conflict over the reach and legitimacy of congressional subpoena power in a politically charged inquiry.
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- Bill and Hillary Clinton refuse to testify in House Epstein investigation — Bill and Hillary Clinton have refused to comply with a subpoena from the Republican-led House oversight committee demanding their testimony regarding their connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
- House Oversight Committee Moves to Hold Hillary Clinton in Contempt — The House Oversight Committee, led by Republican chair James Comer, announced plans to hold Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress.
- Comer threatens contempt of Congress against Bill Clinton — Representative James Comer has threatened to hold former President Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress for not appearing for a deposition regarding the Epstein investigation.
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Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
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Jan 13, 2026 The Supreme Court heard a challenge to President Trump’s global tariffs Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The case tested whether courts would limit presidential use of emergency economic powers without clear congressional authorization.
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- Supreme Court Hears Case on Trump's Global Tariffs — The U.S.
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Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
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Jan 12, 2026 Senator Mark Kelly sued Pete Hegseth over efforts to reduce his military rank and pension Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The suit challenged executive retaliation against a lawmaker and defended separation between military discipline and congressional speech.
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- Mark Kelly files lawsuit against Pete Hegseth over military rank reduction — On January 11, 2026, Democratic US Senator Mark Kelly filed a lawsuit in Washington DC federal court against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Kelly v. Hegseth (D.D.C.) 1:26-cv-00081 — Plaintiff moved for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction. — Plaintiff moved for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction.
- Senator Mark Kelly Sues Pete Hegseth — Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) has filed a lawsuit against Pete Hegseth, seeking an injunction to prevent Hegseth from reducing Kelly's Navy rank and retirement pay.
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Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
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Jan 12, 2026 Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul sued the Trump administration to halt the federal immigration surge Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The case asked courts to police federal overreach and protect state authority, civil rights, and local governance from coercive enforcement.
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- Minnesota sues Trump administration over ICE agent surge — On January 12, 2026, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration, specifically targeting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to end the surge of ICE agents in
- Minnesota Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration — Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration, citing the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) use of excessive and lethal force, warrantless arrests, and targeting of
- Minnesota Attorney General Files Federal Lawsuit Against DHS Operation — Minnesota's Attorney General, Keith Ellison, announced a lawsuit against the federal government, challenging the surge of ICE agents in the state.
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Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
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Jan 12, 2026 The Justice Department opened a criminal investigation into Jerome Powell and subpoenaed the Federal Reserve Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The investigation tested whether prosecutorial tools could be used to pressure an independent economic institution.
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- Federal Reserve Chair under criminal investigation — On January 10, 2026, it was reported that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is under federal criminal investigation related to his congressional testimony about a $2.5 billion renovation of Federal Reserve buildings.
- DOJ Subpoenas Federal Reserve in Investigation — The Department of Justice has issued a subpoena to the Federal Reserve as part of an investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
- Criminal Investigation Opened into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — The U.S.
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Week 52 – 2026-01-10–2026-01-16
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