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Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

Today, the DOJ finally got a federal grand jury indictment of the alleged pipe bomber; the Wyoming Supreme Court has struck down laws banning abortion and abortion pills; less than 1 percent of the Epstein Files have been released according to a new court filing; the CDC has axed a number of recommended childhood vaccines; Trump says he’ll use your taxpayer dollars to reimburse oil barons for drilling in Venezuela; Republican Representative Doug LaMalfa has died further narrowing the GOP’s House majority; the White House has unveiled a new January 6th webpage blaming Democrats and Capitol Police; the government says if you put a sticker over Trump’s face on your Parks Pass you’ll invalidate it; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Stories:
DOI cracks down on stickers covering Trump's face on national park passes | SF Gate

U.S. Axes Number of Recommended Childhood Vaccines in Blow to Public Health | Scientific American

DOJ says millions of Epstein files have yet to be released | POLITICO

White House unveils Jan. 6 webpage saying Democrats ‘staged the real insurrection,’ criticizing Capitol Police | The Hill

Trump says the U.S. may reimburse oil companies for rebuilding Venezuela's infrastructure | NBC News

Republican Rep. LaMalfa dies, further narrowing GOP’s House majority | Washington Post

Wyoming Supreme Court keeps abortion legal, strikes down pill ban | AP News

Good Trouble
Control of the House of Representatives is in play right now!
With margins this close, this year is critically important. Getting involved with local organizations and grassroots groups can make a real difference in special elections. Staying connected and taking action could help Democrats retake the House - or effectively neutralize the majority sooner than you might expect.

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