Tuesday, January 6th, 2026

Today, Democrats will hold a shadow hearing to rebut the whitewashing of the events surrounding the attack on the Capitol; the Pentagon is seeking to reduce Sen. Mark Kelly's retirement rank; an organizer was arrested on camera in Grand Rapids Michigan for protesting the US attack in Venezuela; Trump announces Pee Wee Himmler Stephen Miller will have an outsize role in running Venezuela; Amy Klobuchar is considering a run for Minnesota Governor after Tim Walz’s surprise announcement that he’s dropping out; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Stories:
5 years later, a stubborn fight over the basic facts of the Jan. 6 riot | CBS News

Dear Colleague on January 6th Five-year Anniversary | Congressman Hakeem Jeffries

Pentagon seeks to reduce Sen. Mark Kelly's retirement rank over video urging troops to refuse illegal orders | NBC News

U.S. plan to ‘run’ Venezuela clouded in confusion and uncertainty | The Washington Post

Sen. Amy Klobuchar considering run for Minnesota governor after Tim Walz ends reelection bid, sources say | CBS News

Good Trouble

The federal government has proposed two new rules that could make it virtually impossible for transgender youth to get the health care they need. These proposed rules would: Block Medicaid and CHIP funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth; and punish hospitals and providers that offer this care by threatening their ability to participate in Medicare and Medicaid altogether.

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