The sudden death of California Congressman Doug LaMalfa at the age of 65 has sent shockwaves through Washington and placed the Republican House majority on its most fragile footing in years. With LaMalfa’s passing, the GOP’s already razor-thin edge in the House has narrowed further, leaving Speaker Mike Johnson with virtually no room for error. Under the current numbers, Republicans can afford just two defections before losing control, a margin that now hangs by a thread. WATCH 

A powerful winter storm is slamming large parts of the United States, bringing heavy snow, damaging winds, and dangerously cold temperatures across the Great Lakes, Midwest, and Northeast. Forecasters say the system rapidly intensifies to bomb cyclone strength, triggering widespread power outages and treacherous travel conditions.