Mexican president highlights 'compelling results' in crackdown of cartels in face of Trump threats
Read full article: Mexican president highlights 'compelling results' in crackdown of cartels in face of Trump threatsMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says that efforts to crack down on Mexican cartels and slow migration north were showing โcompelling resultsโ in an effort to head off intervention by the Trump administration.
Trump says he may punish countries with tariffs if they donโt back the US controlling Greenland
Read full article: Trump says he may punish countries with tariffs if they donโt back the US controlling GreenlandU.S. President Donald Trump says he may punish countries with tariffs if they donโt back the U.S. controlling Greenland.
Cuba launches mass demonstration to decry US attack on Venezuela and demand Maduro's release
Read full article: Cuba launches mass demonstration to decry US attack on Venezuela and demand Maduro's releaseTens of thousands of Cubans have gathered in Havana to protest the killing of 32 Cuban officers in Venezuela.
In 2025, over 155 million people went to emergency rooms in the US. Hereโs how to stay safe in 2026
Read full article: In 2025, over 155 million people went to emergency rooms in the US. Hereโs how to stay safe in 2026In 2025, over 155 million people went to emergency rooms in the United States. Thatโs 47 out of 100 people! Forty million of those visits were from injuries. Completely avoidable accidents happen every day!
No sign of new protests in Iran as a hard-line cleric calls for executions and threatens Trump
Read full article: No sign of new protests in Iran as a hard-line cleric calls for executions and threatens TrumpA Iran returns to an uneasy calm after protests led to a violent crackdown, a senior cleric is calling for the death penalty for detained demonstrators.
Taiwan hails its โbestโ trade deal with US, as China protests
Read full article: Taiwan hails its โbestโ trade deal with US, as China protestsTaiwanโs premier has hailed a new trade deal with the United States as the โbest tariff dealโ enjoyed by countries with trade surpluses with Washington, while an official in Beijing condemned the accord.
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products
Read full article: Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm productsCanada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products.
Middle East allies in blitz of diplomacy urged Trump to hold off on Iran strikes, diplomat says
Read full article: Middle East allies in blitz of diplomacy urged Trump to hold off on Iran strikes, diplomat saysSeveral Middle Eastern allies of the United States have urged the Trump administration to hold off on strikes against Iran for the governmentโs deadly crackdown on protesters.
UN chief lashes out at countries violating international law
Read full article: UN chief lashes out at countries violating international lawThe United Nations chief is lashing out at countries that violate international law and calling the concentration of power and wealth by the worldโs richest 1% โmorally indefensible.โ.
Moscow agrees with Trump that Ukraine is holding up a peace deal, the Kremlin says
Read full article: Moscow agrees with Trump that Ukraine is holding up a peace deal, the Kremlin saysA Kremlin official says that Moscow agrees with U.S. President Donald Trump that Ukraine is holding up a peace deal.
Remains of 32 Cuban officers killed during strike on Venezuela repatriated as US threat lingers
Read full article: Remains of 32 Cuban officers killed during strike on Venezuela repatriated as US threat lingersThe bodies of 32 Cuban officers killed during a stunning U.S. attack on Venezuela have been repatriated to their homeland.
Whatโs next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration
Read full article: Whatโs next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administrationU.S., Danish and Greenlandic officials have met face to face to discuss President Donald Trumpโs ambitions to take control of Greenland, a semiautonomous territory of Denmark.
Netanyahu says the announced start of Gaza ceasefire's next phase is a 'declarative move'
Read full article: Netanyahu says the announced start of Gaza ceasefire's next phase is a 'declarative move'Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed nine people, including three women, following the U.S. announcement of a second phase in the fragile ceasefire.
Lawmakers propose $2.5B agency to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals
Read full article: Lawmakers propose $2.5B agency to boost production of rare earths and other critical mineralsA bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed creating a new agency with $2.5 billion to boost production of rare earths and the other critical minerals.
Alaska court weighs voter misconduct charges in case that casts light on status of American Samoans
Read full article: Alaska court weighs voter misconduct charges in case that casts light on status of American SamoansThe Alaska Court of Appeals is deciding whether to dismiss felony voter misconduct charges against Tupe Smith, an Alaska resident born in American Samoa.
European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's future
Read full article: European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's futureTroops from European countries, including France and Germany, are arriving in Greenland to boost security.
US and Taiwan sign $250B trade deal, cutting tariffs on Taiwanese goods
Read full article: US and Taiwan sign $250B trade deal, cutting tariffs on Taiwanese goodsThe U.S. and Taiwan have signed a trade deal involving $250 billion in new investments by Taiwan's semiconductor and tech companies in the U.S. In exchange, the Trump administration will cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods.
Japan and the Philippines sign a new defense pact as they face growing China aggression
Read full article: Japan and the Philippines sign a new defense pact as they face growing China aggressionJapan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact that will allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when their forces stage joint training to boost deterrence against Chinaโs growing aggression in the region and to bolster their preparation for natural disasters.
US warns Iran that 'all options are on the table' in emergency UN meeting
Read full article: US warns Iran that 'all options are on the table' in emergency UN meetingU.S. and Iranian officials faced each other at the U.N. Security Council, where Americaโs envoy renewed threats against the Islamic Republic despite President Donald Trumpโs efforts to lower the temperature between the two adversaries.
It's 'gold or bust' for US men's hockey at the Winter Olympics. The Americans are confident, too
Read full article: It's 'gold or bust' for US men's hockey at the Winter Olympics. The Americans are confident, tooUSA Hockey general manager Bill Guerin told players at Olympic orientation in August that nothing short of a gold medal will suffice in Milan.
New DHS rule aims to shorten visa wait times abroad for religious workers serving US congregations
Read full article: New DHS rule aims to shorten visa wait times abroad for religious workers serving US congregationsThe Department of Homeland Security is making it easier for visa-holding religious workers to serve U.S. congregations with less disruption.
Trump administration lawyers blessed US operation to remove Maduro from power, memo shows
Read full article: Trump administration lawyers blessed US operation to remove Maduro from power, memo showsA legal memo that came out days before the U_S_ military operation against Venezuelaโs Nicolรกs Maduro said such a move would โnot rise to the level of a war in the constitutional senseโ and would serve โimportant national interests."
US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns
Read full article: US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concernsThe State Department says it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries whose nationals are deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.
Louisiana governor picked as Trump's envoy headed to Washington to discuss Greenland
Read full article: Louisiana governor picked as Trump's envoy headed to Washington to discuss GreenlandJeff Landry has embraced his role as President Donald Trump's special envoy to Greenland, but the Republican governor of Louisiana says he hopes to connect with everyday islanders rather than with Danish diplomats.
Live updates: Senate prepares to vote on Venezuela war powers
Read full article: Live updates: Senate prepares to vote on Venezuela war powersThe Senate is headed toward a vote on a war powers resolution that would put a check on President Donald Trumpโs ability to carry out further military attacks on Venezuela.
Canada and China: A half-century journey from Pierre Trudeau to Mark Carney
Read full article: Canada and China: A half-century journey from Pierre Trudeau to Mark CarneyCanada was one of the first Western countries to recognize communist China, establishing ties in 1970 under Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.
The Latest: Trump claims killing of Iran protesters 'has stopped' as Tehran signals executions ahead
Read full article: The Latest: Trump claims killing of Iran protesters 'has stopped' as Tehran signals executions aheadIran's top judge has hinted that trials and executions are ahead as activists say the death toll from Iran's protests has risen to at least 2,586.
Iran signals plans for fast trials and executions while promising retaliation against US, Israel
Read full article: Iran signals plans for fast trials and executions while promising retaliation against US, IsraelIranian officials signaled that fast trials and executions lay ahead for suspects detained in nationwide protests, while the Islamic Republic promised retaliation if the U.S. or Israel intervened in the domestic unrest.
Danish official says there's a 'fundamental disagreement' with Trump over Greenland
Read full article: Danish official says there's a 'fundamental disagreement' with Trump over GreenlandA top Danish official says a โfundamental disagreementโ over Greenland remains with President Donald Trump after talks in Washington with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
From Minneapolis to Venezuela, Trump starts new year with fresh risks as he faces midterm verdict
Read full article: From Minneapolis to Venezuela, Trump starts new year with fresh risks as he faces midterm verdictPresident Donald Trump has claimed control of Venezuela, escalated threats to seize Greenland and increased immigration raids in the U.S. These actions have created turmoil as voters prepare for midterm elections that will determine control of Congress.
Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela have been released, Trump administration says
Read full article: Multiple Americans detained in Venezuela have been released, Trump administration saysThe Trump administration says multiple Americans who were detained in Venezuela have been released.
Trump pressures Iran with tariffs that could raise prices in the US
Read full article: Trump pressures Iran with tariffs that could raise prices in the USPresident Donald Trump has once again drawn his go-to diplomatic weapon โ tariffs โ to coerce the Iranian government to end its bloody crackdown on nationwide protests.
Plane used in boat strike off Venezuela was painted to look like a civilian aircraft, AP sources say
Read full article: Plane used in boat strike off Venezuela was painted to look like a civilian aircraft, AP sources sayThe plane used by the U.S. military to strike an alleged drug-smuggling boat off Venezuela last fall was painted to look like a civilian aircraft.
NYC Council employeeโs arrest sparks protests and a dispute over his immigration status
Read full article: NYC Council employeeโs arrest sparks protests and a dispute over his immigration statusA New York City Council employee has been arrested in the Trump administrationโs immigration crackdown.
Trump administration says it is ending deportation protections for some Somali migrants
Read full article: Trump administration says it is ending deportation protections for some Somali migrantsThe Trump administration has announced it will end Temporary Protected Status for Somali immigrants.
Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn's US teammates are also making an impact in the Olympic season
Read full article: Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn's US teammates are also making an impact in the Olympic seasonMikaela Shiffrin and American teammate Paula Moltzan finished 1-2 in a World Cup slalom night race.
Politics & Power: Is President Trumpโs Venezuela gambit a return to Americaโs imperial past?
Read full article: Politics & Power: Is President Trumpโs Venezuela gambit a return to Americaโs imperial past?American journalist and author Jonathan Katz joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on this week's episode of Politics & Power. At the heart of their discussion is whether President Donald Trump is working to revive a lost imperialist era without any care or awareness, and what history shows are the catastrophes that followed that era.
Trump administration labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations
Read full article: Trump administration labels 3 Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizationsPresident Donald Trump's administration has made good on its pledge to label three Middle Eastern branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, imposing sanctions on them.
Denmark, Greenland leaders stand united against Trump's Greenland takeover call ahead of key meeting
Read full article: Denmark, Greenland leaders stand united against Trump's Greenland takeover call ahead of key meetingThe leaders of Denmark and the countryโs territory of Greenland on Tuesday offered a united front against President Donald Trumpโs calls for the United States to take over the strategic Arctic island.
Trump travel ban leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast fans in limbo for World Cup
Read full article: Trump travel ban leaves Senegal, Ivory Coast fans in limbo for World CupSenegal and Ivory Coast fans who want to support their teams at the World Cup this summer have had their plans upended because of a travel ban imposed by the Trump administration.
US carbon pollution rose in 2025. Experts blame cold winter, high natural gas prices, data centers
Read full article: US carbon pollution rose in 2025. Experts blame cold winter, high natural gas prices, data centersResearchers say the United States emitted 2.4% more greenhouse gases in 2025 than the previous year.
US accuses Russia of 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peace
Read full article: US accuses Russia of 'dangerous and inexplicable escalation' of war in Ukraine as Trump seeks peaceThe United States is accusing Russia of a โdangerous and inexplicable escalationโ of the nearly four-year war in Ukraine at a time when the Trump administration is trying to advance negotiations toward peace.
Georgia health officials explain why younger children are more vulnerable to measles after baby tests positive
Read full article: Georgia health officials explain why younger children are more vulnerable to measles after baby tests positiveA baby too young to receive routine measles vaccination is the first person in Georgia this year to contract measles.
USA Luge gets 11 athletes into Milan Cortina Olympics, 1 shy of maximum. Russia will get 2 spots
Read full article: USA Luge gets 11 athletes into Milan Cortina Olympics, 1 shy of maximum. Russia will get 2 spotsRussian luge athletes Roman Repilov and Daria Olesik have qualified for the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Meta names former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairman
Read full article: Meta names former Trump adviser Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chairmanFacebook owner Meta has named Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump administration adviser and longtime finance executive, as president and vice chairman of the tech giant.
Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to at least 646
Read full article: Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to at least 646U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran wants to negotiate with the U.S. after his threat to strike the country over its crackdown on protesters.
The Latest: Trump says Iran proposed negotiations as hundreds killed in protests
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says Iran proposed negotiations as hundreds killed in protestsU.S. President Donald Trump says Iran has proposed negotiations following his threat to strike the country amid a crackdown on demonstrators.
Venezuelans in the US are torn between joy and worry after ousting of Maduro
Read full article: Venezuelans in the US are torn between joy and worry after ousting of MaduroFor thousands of Venezuelans living in the U.S., the days since the Trump administration ousted Venezuelan President Nicolรกs Maduro have brought a mixture of joy and trepidation.
US international Josh Sargent refused to play in FA Cup game, says Norwich coach
Read full article: US international Josh Sargent refused to play in FA Cup game, says Norwich coachNorwich head coach Philippe Clement says U.S. international Josh Sargent refused to play in Sunday's FA Cup match against Walsall.
US international Ricardo Pepi out 2 months with broken arm but should recover in time for World Cup
Read full article: US international Ricardo Pepi out 2 months with broken arm but should recover in time for World CupUnited States international Ricardo Pepi was to be operated on after breaking his right arm during a game with PSV Eindhoven and is expected to be out for two months.
Lawsuits by Trump allies could shape how the 2030 census is done and who will be counted
Read full article: Lawsuits by Trump allies could shape how the 2030 census is done and who will be countedThe next U.S. census is four years away, but two lawsuits playing out this year could affect how the head count will be done and who'll be counted.
Lindsey Vonn's World Cup race canceled because of snowfall, wind gusts in Austria
Read full article: Lindsey Vonn's World Cup race canceled because of snowfall, wind gusts in AustriaLindsey Vonn has lost the chance for another World Cup race win on Sunday when a super-G was canceled because of the weather conditions.
Death toll from protests in Iran hits at least 544, activists say, as Trump says Iran wants to talk
Read full article: Death toll from protests in Iran hits at least 544, activists say, as Trump says Iran wants to talkPresident Donald Trump says Iran reached out to the U.S. and proposed negotiations after he threatened action in response to a crackdown on protesters in the Middle Eastern country.
A battered Cuba braces for aftershocks as US seizures of oil tankers linked to Venezuela surge
Read full article: A battered Cuba braces for aftershocks as US seizures of oil tankers linked to Venezuela surgeAs U.S. seizures of oil tankers linked to Venezuela surge, so do concerns in Cuba about whether the islandโs government and economy will survive.
Why boosting production of Venezuela's 'very dense, very sloppy' oil could harm the environment
Read full article: Why boosting production of Venezuela's 'very dense, very sloppy' oil could harm the environmentEnvironmental experts warn that U.S. plans under President Donald Trump to restart and control Venezuelan oil exports could intensify pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and ecological damage in a country already burdened by decades of oil-related degradation.
Trump promises oil executives 'total safety' if they invest in Venezuela after Maduro ouster
Read full article: Trump promises oil executives 'total safety' if they invest in Venezuela after Maduro ousterPresident Donald Trump is calling on oil executives to rush to invest in Venezuela as the White House looks to quickly secure $100 billion in private funding to revive the country's ability to fully tap into its expansive reserves of petroleum.
Iran's exiled crown prince rises as a figure in protests, decades after leaving his homeland
Read full article: Iran's exiled crown prince rises as a figure in protests, decades after leaving his homelandNearly 50 years after the 1979 Islamic Revolution overthrew his father, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has spurred demonstrators onto the streets in a massive escalation of the protests sweeping Iran.
US intercepts fifth sanctioned tanker as it exerts control over Venezuelan oil distribution
Read full article: US intercepts fifth sanctioned tanker as it exerts control over Venezuelan oil distributionThe U.S. military says U.S. forces have boarded another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea as the Trump administration continues to target sanctioned tankers traveling to and from Venezuela.
China, Russia and Iran join South Africa for naval drills as tensions run high
Read full article: China, Russia and Iran join South Africa for naval drills as tensions run highChinese, Russian and Iranian warships have launched a week of naval drills with host South African off the coast of Cape Town as geopolitical tensions run high over the United Statesโ intervention in Venezuela.
US will provide $45 million in aid to Thailand and Cambodia in a bid to ensure regional stability
Read full article: US will provide $45 million in aid to Thailand and Cambodia in a bid to ensure regional stabilityThe United States will be providing significant aid to Thailand and Cambodia to ensure regional stability in the wake of the two nations fighting last year.
Venezuela releases imprisoned opposition figures and activists, which Trump says US requested
Read full article: Venezuela releases imprisoned opposition figures and activists, which Trump says US requestedVenezuela has released a number of imprisoned high-profile opposition figures, activists and journalists โ both citizens and foreigners โ nearly a week after former President Nicolรกs Maduro was captured by U.S. forces to face drug-trafficking charges.
Britain says tanker seizure is a win for trans-Atlantic security but tensions loom over Greenland
Read full article: Britain says tanker seizure is a win for trans-Atlantic security but tensions loom over GreenlandThe U.S. has seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic, backed by British support.
Somalia denies US allegation that it destroyed food aid warehouse
Read full article: Somalia denies US allegation that it destroyed food aid warehouseSomaliaโs government is denying an allegation by the U.S. government that authorities in Mogadishu destroyed an American-funded warehouse belonging to the World Food Program.
Russian drone strikes cause major blackouts in two regions of Ukraine
Read full article: Russian drone strikes cause major blackouts in two regions of UkraineRussian drone strikes have knocked out power in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region and left over 600,000 households in Dnipropetrovsk without electricity.
Senate rejects Trumpโs military threats against Venezuela with war powers vote
Read full article: Senate rejects Trumpโs military threats against Venezuela with war powers voteThe Senate has advanced a resolution that would limit President Donald Trumpโs ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela.
Denmark, Greenland envoys met with White House officials over Trump's call for a 'takeover'
Read full article: Denmark, Greenland envoys met with White House officials over Trump's call for a 'takeover'Denmark and Greenlandโs envoys to Washington have begun a vigorous effort to urge U.S. lawmakers as well as key Trump administration officials to step back from President Donald Trumpโs call for a โtakeoverโ of the strategic Arctic island.
Trump invites Colombian president to White House after threatening his country with military strike
Read full article: Trump invites Colombian president to White House after threatening his country with military strikePresident Donald Trump has abruptly changed his tone about his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro.
Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'
Read full article: Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'President Donald Trump is proposing setting U_S_ military spending at $1_5 trillion in 2027, citing โtroubled and dangerous times.โ.
US suspends assistance to Somaliaโs federal government, alleging it seized food aid
Read full article: US suspends assistance to Somaliaโs federal government, alleging it seized food aidThe State Department says it has suspended all U.S. assistance to Somaliaโs federal government over allegations that Somali officials destroyed an American-funded warehouse belonging to the World Food Program and seized 76 metric tons of food aid intended for impoverished civilians.
Trump immigration policies and a lower fertility rate slow US growth projection, budget office says
Read full article: Trump immigration policies and a lower fertility rate slow US growth projection, budget office saysThe U.S. population is projected to grow more slowly over the next 30 years than previously predicted.
Venezuela's military buries soldiers slain in US operation to capture Maduro
Read full article: Venezuela's military buries soldiers slain in US operation to capture MaduroVenezuelaโs military held a mass funeral in Caracas as it began to bury dozens of soldiers slain during the United States' weekend operation to capture former President Nicolรกs Maduro.
Mexico becomes crucial fuel supplier to Cuba but pledges no extra shipments after Maduro toppled
Read full article: Mexico becomes crucial fuel supplier to Cuba but pledges no extra shipments after Maduro toppledMexico has emerged as a key fuel supplier to Havana as the United States prepares to seize control of Venezuelan oil and the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump hardens its stance toward Cuba.
Expert addresses potential diplomatic friction with Russia after US seizes oil tankers linked to Venezuela
Read full article: Expert addresses potential diplomatic friction with Russia after US seizes oil tankers linked to VenezuelaRod Sullivan, a Board-Certified Specialist in Admiralty and Maritime Law, joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton to talk about the potential friction with Russia after the U.S. seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in back-to-back actions in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean.
US seeks to assert its control over Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures and sales worldwide
Read full article: US seeks to assert its control over Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures and sales worldwidePresident Donald Trump's administration is seeking to assert its control over Venezuelan oil, seizing two sanctioned tankers transporting petroleum and announcing plans to relax some sanctions so the U.S. can oversee the sale of Venezuelaโs petroleum worldwide.
Rubio plans to meet with Danish officials next week to talk about US interest in Greenland
Read full article: Rubio plans to meet with Danish officials next week to talk about US interest in GreenlandU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he plans to meet with Danish officials next week after the Trump administration reiterated its intention to take over the strategic Arctic island.
Coco Gauff's two wins lead the defending champion Americans into the United Cup semifinals
Read full article: Coco Gauff's two wins lead the defending champion Americans into the United Cup semifinalsAfter a singles loss and social media drama earlier in the week, Coco Gauff did all her talking on court in the United Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday.
US nearly triples list of countries whose citizens must post bonds up to $15,000 to apply for visas
Read full article: US nearly triples list of countries whose citizens must post bonds up to $15,000 to apply for visasThe Trump administration is nearly tripling the number of countries whose passport holders will be required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States.
Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price
Read full article: Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market pricePresident Donald Trump says Venezuela will be providing 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S., and he pledges to use proceeds from the sale of this oil โto benefit the peopleโ of both countries.
Trumpโs vague claims of the US running Venezuela raise questions about planning for what comes next
Read full article: Trumpโs vague claims of the US running Venezuela raise questions about planning for what comes nextPresident Donald Trumpโs has made broad but vague assertions that the United States is going to โrunโ Venezuela after the ouster of Nicolรกs Maduro but has offered almost no details about how it will do so.
