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 to suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns
Read full article: US to 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.
As Trump's envoy, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry says he wants to meet Greenlanders and not diplomats
Read full article: As Trump's envoy, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry says he wants to meet Greenlanders and not diplomatsJeff 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.
The Latest: Danish official says 'fundamental disagreement' over Greenland remains after US talks
Read full article: The Latest: Danish official says 'fundamental disagreement' over Greenland remains after US talksDenmarkโs foreign minister said 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.
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.
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.
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.
US lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump continues to threaten Greenland
Read full article: US lawmakers to visit Denmark as Trump continues to threaten GreenlandA bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation is headed to Copenhagen later this week to show unity with Denmark amid tensions over Greenland.
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.
What Americans think about the situation in Venezuela, according to recent polls
Read full article: What Americans think about the situation in Venezuela, according to recent pollsThere are few signs that President Donald Trumpโs supporters wanted the United States to become more embroiled in foreign conflicts โ even as many Republicans show initial support for his military strike in Venezuela.
White House says military 'always an option' in Greenland as European leaders reject US takeover
Read full article: White House says military 'always an option' in Greenland as European leaders reject US takeoverThe White House says the U.S. military is โalways an optionโ for acquiring Greenland, despite European leaders rejecting President Donald Trump's comments about taking over the island.
US cuts the number of vaccines recommended for every child, a move slammed by physicians
Read full article: US cuts the number of vaccines recommended for every child, a move slammed by physiciansThe U.S. has taken the unprecedented step of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child โ a move that leading medical groups say would undermine protections against a half-dozen diseases.
After judge's ruling, HHS authorized to resume sharing some Medicaid data with deportation officers
Read full article: After judge's ruling, HHS authorized to resume sharing some Medicaid data with deportation officersThe nationโs health department can resume sharing the personal data of certain Medicaid enrollees with deportation officials.
US allies and adversaries use UN meeting to critique Venezuela intervention as America defends it
Read full article: US allies and adversaries use UN meeting to critique Venezuela intervention as America defends itAllies and adversaries of the United States have used an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council to voice opposition to the audacious U.S. military operation in Venezuela that captured leader Nicolรกs Maduro.
US expands list of countries whose citizens must pay up to $15,000 bonds to apply for visas
Read full article: US expands list of countries whose citizens must pay up to $15,000 bonds to apply for visasThe Trump administration has added seven countries, including five in Africa, to the list of nations whose passport holders are required to post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply for visas to enter the United States.
Gauff clarifies comments on American tennis fans just before a surprising loss at the United Cup
Read full article: Gauff clarifies comments on American tennis fans just before a surprising loss at the United CupCoco Gauff has tried to clarify her comments about American tennis fans on social media just before her United Cup singles match against Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.
After Maduro, who's next? Trump spurs speculation about his plans for Greenland, Cuba and Colombia
Read full article: After Maduro, who's next? Trump spurs speculation about his plans for Greenland, Cuba and ColombiaA day after the ouster of Venezuela's Nicolรกs Maduro, President Donald Trump is renewing his calls for an American takeover of the Danish territory of Greenland and is threatening Colombia with military action over its drug trade.
Rubio says US will press change in Venezuela with oil embargo, while Trump insists 'we're in charge'
Read full article: Rubio says US will press change in Venezuela with oil embargo, while Trump insists 'we're in charge'Secretary of State Marco Rubio is suggesting the United States wonโt govern Venezuela other than enforcing an existing โoil quarantineโ on the country.
Former Florida National Guard chief says stateโs military units could aid Venezuela operation
Read full article: Former Florida National Guard chief says stateโs military units could aid Venezuela operationA former Florida National Guard leader said state military units could play a crucial role in Venezuela following the dramatic U.S. military operation that removed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro from power.
Venezuelans wonder who's in charge as Trump claims contact with Maduro's deputy
Read full article: Venezuelans wonder who's in charge as Trump claims contact with Maduro's deputyVenezuelans are trying to understand who is in charge after the United States announced the capture of President Nicolรกs Maduro.
Capture of Maduro and US claim that it will run Venezuela raise new legal questions
Read full article: Capture of Maduro and US claim that it will run Venezuela raise new legal questionsLegal questions are being raised about the Trump administrationโs capture of Venezuelaโs president and claims that it will โrunโ the South American country.
Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and Blue Jays agree to $60 million, 4-year contract, AP sources say
Read full article: Infielder Kazuma Okamoto and Blue Jays agree to $60 million, 4-year contract, AP sources sayTwo people familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that infielder Kazuma Okamoto and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a $60 million, four-year contract.
US plans to โrunโ Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust Maduro
Read full article: US plans to โrunโ Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust MaduroPresident Donald Trump insists that the U.S. government would run Venezuela after an audacious military operation that plucked leader Nicolรกs Maduro from power and removed him from the country.
Iran's leader says rioters 'must be put in their place' as protest death toll reaches at least 15
Read full article: Iran's leader says rioters 'must be put in their place' as protest death toll reaches at least 15Iranโs supreme leader has addressed the ongoing protests, insisting that โrioters must be put in their place.โ.
US plans to 'run' Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust Maduro
Read full article: US plans to 'run' Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust MaduroPresident Donald Trump says the United States will run Venezuela at least temporarily after an audacious military operation plucked leader Nicolรกs Maduro from power and removed him from the country.
Finland stuns 2-time defending champ US 4-3 in OT in world junior quarterfinals
Read full article: Finland stuns 2-time defending champ US 4-3 in OT in world junior quarterfinalsArttu Valola scored at 2:11 of overtime and Finland stunned the two-time defending champion United States 4-3 on Friday night in the world junior hockey quarterfinals.
Japan says Trump has invited its leader to the US. It comes as ties with China are strained
Read full article: Japan says Trump has invited its leader to the US. It comes as ties with China are strainedPresident Donald Trump has invited Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to visit the United States this year.
Utah's Casey Dawson earns Olympics spot for the men's 5,000 meters at US speedskating trials
Read full article: Utah's Casey Dawson earns Olympics spot for the men's 5,000 meters at US speedskating trialsCasey Dawson has secured a spot in the menโs 5,000 meters in long track speedskating at the Milan Cortina Winter Games by winning that event at the U.S. Olympic trials.
US Coast Guard searches for survivors of boat strikes as odds diminish days later
Read full article: US Coast Guard searches for survivors of boat strikes as odds diminish days laterThe Coast Guard said it's still searching for people who had jumped off alleged drug-smuggling boats when the U.S. military attacked them days earlier.
Hilary Knight set to make 5th Olympics appearance as US women's hockey unveils 23-player roster
Read full article: Hilary Knight set to make 5th Olympics appearance as US women's hockey unveils 23-player rosterHilary Knight is set to make her fifth Olympic appearance, and this time lead a younger, faster U.S. womenโs national team favored to win gold at the Milan Cortina Winter Games next month.
US hockey picks 4 Nations-heavy roster for the Winter Olympics, adding Keller, Thompson and Jones
Read full article: US hockey picks 4 Nations-heavy roster for the Winter Olympics, adding Keller, Thompson and JonesThe U.S. unveiled its roster for the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, with the vast majority of it comprised of players who took part in the 4 Nations Face-Off early last year.
