Morning Wire Evening Wire: Trump Rallies House GOP & Minimum Wage Hikes | 1.6.26
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Jan 6, 2026 President Trump rallies House Republicans as the midterms approach, pushing for unity amid a tight majority. Meanwhile, minimum wage hikes impact 19 states, with Washington leading at $17.13. Controversial proposals from NYC's tenant director spark debates on property rights and race. In tech news, NVIDIA unveils a groundbreaking AI chip platform. Plus, Wegovy launches a needle-free oral pill, shaking up the weight loss market. Tune in for the latest on politics, economy, and technology!
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Trump Urges Unity Around Midterm Stakes
- John Bickley says Trump told House Republicans governing with a razor-thin majority makes pushing a tough agenda harder and urged unity.
- Trump framed recent successes and predicted an "epic midterm victory" to rally support and cohesion ahead of key votes.
Controversial Push To Reframe Property Rights
- Georgia Howe reports NYC tenant director Sia Weaver advocated treating private property as a collective good, singling out white homeowners.
- Weaver's past posts included phrases like "seize private property" and called home ownership a weapon of white supremacy.
U.S. Position On Venezuela And Reconstruction
- John Bickley relays Trump clarified the U.S. isn't at war with Venezuela but with actors harming Americans and plans U.S. oil firms rebuilding Venezuelan infrastructure.
- Administration expects oil infrastructure rebuild and electoral stabilization could take under 18 months.