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Congress Faces Explosive 2026 Agenda: War, Health Costs, Shutdown Risk

Olivia M. Hartwell January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - President Trump ordered weekend strikes in Venezuela and says the U.S. will "run" the country > - 22 million Americans face sharp...

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Jan. 6 Police Plaque Still Missing After 5 Years

Ethan R. Coleman January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - The congressionally-mandated plaque honoring police who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 remains in storage > - House Speaker...

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Self-Swab HPV Test Becomes New Cervical Cancer Screening Option

Ethan R. Coleman January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - Women 30-65 can now choose a self-administered HPV test instead of a Pap smear > - Insurance must cover the test by January 1,...

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CDC Slashes Kids’ Vaccine List to 11 Shots, Mirroring Denmark

Jonathan P. Miller January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - The CDC cut the childhood vaccine schedule from 18 to 11 routinely recommended shots effective immediately. > - Insurance will...

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FAA Taps RTX, Indra for $12.5B Radar Overhaul

Olivia M. Hartwell January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - RTX and Indra will replace 612 aging radar systems nationwide by summer 2028 > - The $12.5 billion project aims to retire 1980s-era...

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Pentagon Chief Eyes Pay Cut for Ex-Navy Captain Sen. Kelly

Jonathan P. Miller January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants to strip Sen. Mark Kelly of his Navy captain rank and pension > - Action stems from a Nov. 18...