Cuba releases details of 32 officers killed in US strike on Venezuela as US defends attack
Read full article: Cuba releases details of 32 officers killed in US strike on Venezuela as US defends attackThe Cuban government has revealed the identities of 32 military personnel killed during the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Trump tells Republicans to be 'flexible' on abortion restrictions to get a health care deal
Read full article: Trump tells Republicans to be 'flexible' on abortion restrictions to get a health care dealPresident Donald Trump wants Republicans to get a deal on health care insurance assistance by being flexible on a long-standing amendment that bars federal money from being spent on abortion services.
At least 24 Venezuelan security officers killed in US operation to capture Maduro, officials say
Read full article: At least 24 Venezuelan security officers killed in US operation to capture Maduro, officials sayVenezuelan officials say at least 24 of the country’s security officers were killed in the dead-of-night U.S. military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro and spirit him to the United States to face federal drug charges.
Indiana U.S. Rep. Jim Baird expected to make a full recovery following car accident, his office says
Read full article: Indiana U.S. Rep. Jim Baird expected to make a full recovery following car accident, his office saysRepublican U.S. Rep. Jim Baird of Indiana is recovering from a car crash and expected to make a full recovery, according to a statement from his office.
Trump’s vague claims of the US running Venezuela raise questions about planning for what comes next
Read full article: Trump’s vague claims of the US running Venezuela raise questions about planning for what comes nextPresident Donald Trump’s has made broad but vague assertions that the United States is going to “run” Venezuela after the ouster of Nicolás Maduro but has offered almost no details about how it will do so.
Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP's narrow control of the House to 218-213
Read full article: Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP's narrow control of the House to 218-213President Donald Trump is lamenting the death of Republican seven-term U.S. congressman Doug LaMalfa of California, who was a reliable vote on his agenda.
The Latest: Trump’s claims of running Venezuela leave questions despite congressional briefing
Read full article: The Latest: Trump’s claims of running Venezuela leave questions despite congressional briefingPresident Trump has made broad but vague assertions about the U.S. "running" Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro's ouster, leaving lawmakers questioning the administration's plans.
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 Trump’s supporters wanted the United States to become more embroiled in foreign conflicts — even as many Republicans show initial support for his military strike in Venezuela.
European leaders push back on Trump's comments about a US takeover of Greenland
Read full article: European leaders push back on Trump's comments about a US takeover of GreenlandSeveral European leaders have pushed back on U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments about seeking an American takeover of Greenland.
Trump Mobile's golden phone remains nowhere to be found
Read full article: Trump Mobile's golden phone remains nowhere to be foundA golden phone that President Donald Trump’s family business promised to release last year remains mysteriously under wraps as the technology industry serves up a gluttony of new gadgets in Las Vegas this week.
The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026
Read full article: The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences wanted to see more of was Star Wars and Jensen Huang’s little robot buddies.
Trump administration thanks the media for keeping quiet before the strike that captured Maduro
Read full article: Trump administration thanks the media for keeping quiet before the strike that captured MaduroNews organizations got a rare “thank you” from the Trump administration for not putting its military action in Venezuela in jeopardy by reporting on it before it happened.
Ukraine's allies agree to provide multilayered security guarantees as part of a peace proposal
Read full article: Ukraine's allies agree to provide multilayered security guarantees as part of a peace proposalUkraine’s allies have agreed to provide multilayered defense guarantees to help end Russia’s invasion.
Ex-Arizona lawmaker who questioned election integrity gets probation for using forged signatures
Read full article: Ex-Arizona lawmaker who questioned election integrity gets probation for using forged signaturesA former Republican lawmaker in Arizona has been sentenced to probation and a five-year ban on running for public office.
Trump tries to rally House GOP as the party's majority narrows but meanders along the way
Read full article: Trump tries to rally House GOP as the party's majority narrows but meanders along the wayPresident Donald Trump has huddled with House Republicans in a session that was billed as aligning their agenda at the start of a crucial midterm election year.
Rubio, Hegseth brief congressional leaders as questions mount over next steps in Venezuela
Read full article: Rubio, Hegseth brief congressional leaders as questions mount over next steps in VenezuelaSecretary of State Marco Rubio and other top officials have briefed leaders in Congress on the striking military operation in Venezuela.
After Maduro capture, Trump's tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialism
Read full article: After Maduro capture, Trump's tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialismPresident Donald Trump hasn’t minced words about the larger message he’s trying to send the world with the U.S. military raid to capture Nicolás Maduro.
Key moments in the US arrest of and case against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
Read full article: Key moments in the US arrest of and case against Venezuelan leader Nicolás MaduroAfter apparent months of planning, the U.S. strike that resulted in the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro unfolded swiftly over the weekend, with American forces converging on Caracas to arrest Maduro and his wife.
Military action in Venezuela emerges as an issue in a closely watched GOP primary in Kentucky
Read full article: Military action in Venezuela emerges as an issue in a closely watched GOP primary in KentuckyPresident Donald Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela has emerged as a flash point in a closely watched Republican primary campaign in Kentucky.
Violent crime fell in 2025 for a third straight year in New Orleans, where Guard troops now patrol
Read full article: Violent crime fell in 2025 for a third straight year in New Orleans, where Guard troops now patrolNew Orleans ended 2025 with its third year of declining violent crime rates even as armed National Guard troops patrolled the city's streets on the orders of President Donald Trump.
Trump officials bar Head Start providers from using 'women' and 'race' in grant applications
Read full article: Trump officials bar Head Start providers from using 'women' and 'race' in grant applicationsThe Trump administration is telling Head Start providers to avoid dozens of terms in federal grant applications, including “race,” “belonging” and “pregnant people.”.
FAA picks 2 firms to replace 612 outdated radar systems that air traffic controllers rely on
Read full article: FAA picks 2 firms to replace 612 outdated radar systems that air traffic controllers rely onThe federal government has picked two companies to replace 612 radar systems nationwide that date back to the 1980s as part of a multibillion-dollar overhaul of the nation’s air traffic control system.
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 — a move that leading medical groups say would undermine protections against a half-dozen diseases.
US-based multinational companies will be exempt from global tax deal
Read full article: US-based multinational companies will be exempt from global tax dealThe Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has finalized a deal exempting U.S. multinational corporations from paying more corporate taxes overseas.
‘He deserves to be brought to justice’: DeSantis touts Trump administration’s capture of Maduro
Read full article: ‘He deserves to be brought to justice’: DeSantis touts Trump administration’s capture of MaduroFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed his support for the Trump administration’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
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 nation’s 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 Nicolás Maduro.
Flu season surged in the US over the holiday and already rivals last winter's harsh epidemic
Read full article: Flu season surged in the US over the holiday and already rivals last winter's harsh epidemicU.S. flu infections are still surging, and health officials say it's a severe season that's likely to get worse.
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.
Oil stocks sharply higher after US action in Venezuela
Read full article: Oil stocks sharply higher after US action in VenezuelaShares of major U.S. companies in the energy sector are sharply higher after President Donald Trump announced plans to take control of Venezuela’s oil industry and said American companies would revitalize it after capturing President Nicolás Maduro.
Hegseth censures Sen. Kelly after Democrats' video urging troops to resist unlawful orders
Read full article: Hegseth censures Sen. Kelly after Democrats' video urging troops to resist unlawful ordersDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he’s censuring Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over the former Navy pilot’s participation in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders.
The Latest: Trump officials give nearly two-hour briefing to top lawmakers on Venezuela
Read full article: The Latest: Trump officials give nearly two-hour briefing to top lawmakers on VenezuelaTop officials from President Donald Trump's administration have briefed congressional leaders on the U.S. government’s plans for the future of Venezuela.
This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It's nowhere to be found at the Capitol
Read full article: This Jan. 6 plaque was made to honor law enforcement. It's nowhere to be found at the CapitolApproaching the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, the official plaque honoring the police who defended democracy is nowhere to be found.
Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges
Read full article: Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking chargesDeposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declares himself “innocent” and a “decent man” as he pleads not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges.
US capture of Maduro divides a changed region, thrilling Trump's allies and threatening his foes
Read full article: US capture of Maduro divides a changed region, thrilling Trump's allies and threatening his foesThe U.S. capture and ouster of Venezuelan strongman leader Nicolás Maduro marked a stunning culmination of the Trump administration’s efforts to assert dominance in Latin America.
Cuba says 32 Cuban officers were killed in US action in Venezuela
Read full article: Cuba says 32 Cuban officers were killed in US action in VenezuelaAn American military operation in Venezuela killed 32 Cuban officers over the weekend, the Cuban government said Sunday in the first official acknowledgement of the deaths.
Wall Street gains ground as crude prices and oil company stocks rise after the US raid on Venezuela
Read full article: Wall Street gains ground as crude prices and oil company stocks rise after the US raid on VenezuelaStocks closed higher on Wall Street, led by a mix of energy companies and banks.
Trump says that Ukraine didn't target Putin residence in a drone strike as Kremlin claims
Read full article: Trump says that Ukraine didn't target Putin residence in a drone strike as Kremlin claimsPresident Donald Trump said that U.S. national security officials have determined that Ukraine did not target a residence belonging to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a drone attack last week.
Delcy Rodríguez becomes Venezuela's interim president after Maduro's ouster
Read full article: Delcy Rodríguez becomes Venezuela's interim president after Maduro's ousterVenezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez has taken the place of her ally President Nicolás Maduro who was captured by the United States in a nighttime military operation.
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 Nicolás 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.
Maduro’s case will revive a legal debate over immunity for foreign leaders tested in Noriega trial
Read full article: Maduro’s case will revive a legal debate over immunity for foreign leaders tested in Noriega trialWhen Nicolás Maduro appears in a New York courtroom to face U.S. drug charges, he'll be following a path taken by Panama's Manuel Noriega, another strongman who was toppled by American forces.
US intervention in Venezuela could test Trump's ability to hold GOP together in an election year
Read full article: US intervention in Venezuela could test Trump's ability to hold GOP together in an election yearPresident Donald Trump's military intervention in Venezuela is testing his ability to hold the Republican coalition together.
The Latest: Rubio suggests US won't run Venezuela day-to-day
Read full article: The Latest: Rubio suggests US won't run Venezuela day-to-daySecretary of State Marco Rubio suggested the United States would not take a day-to-day role in governing Venezuela, a turnaround after President Donald Trump announced a day earlier that the U.S. would be running Venezuela following its ouster of leader Nicolás Maduro.
After capture and removal, Venezuela's Maduro is being held at notorious Brooklyn jail
Read full article: After capture and removal, Venezuela's Maduro is being held at notorious Brooklyn jailThe New York jail holding Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is a facility so troubled, some judges have refused to send people there even as it has housed such famous inmates as music stars R. Kelly and Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 say their struggles linger, 5 years after the riot
Read full article: Officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6 say their struggles linger, 5 years after the riotFive years after the Capitol riot, some of the police officers who fought off the rioters that day say they're still struggling with what happened.
Trump's plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela's oil industry faces major hurdles
Read full article: Trump's plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela's oil industry faces major hurdlesPresident Donald Trump's plan to take control of Venezuela's oil industry and ask American companies to revitalize it after capturing that country's president in a military raid isn't likely to have a significant immediate impact on oil prices.
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 won’t govern Venezuela other than enforcing an existing “oil quarantine” on the country.
Marjorie Taylor Greene made waves. Her constituents don't agree on whether it was worth it
Read full article: Marjorie Taylor Greene made waves. Her constituents don't agree on whether it was worth itMarjorie Taylor Greene is leaving Capitol Hill after five years as one of the most well-known members of Congress.
How cocaine and corruption led to the indictment of Maduro
Read full article: How cocaine and corruption led to the indictment of MaduroA newly unsealed U.S. Justice Department indictment accuses captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of running a “corrupt, illegitimate government” fueled by a drug-trafficking operation that flooded the U.S. with thousands of tons of cocaine.
Former Florida National Guard chief says state’s military units could aid Venezuela operation
Read full article: Former Florida National Guard chief says state’s 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 Nicolás 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 administration’s capture of Venezuela’s president and claims that it will “run” the South American country.
Maduro's ouster sparks celebrations among Venezuelans in South Florida
Read full article: Maduro's ouster sparks celebrations among Venezuelans in South FloridaRevelers chanted “liberty” and draped Venezuelan flags over their shoulders in South Florida on Saturday to celebrate the U.S. military operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro and remove him from the country.
How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
Read full article: How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás MaduroPresident Donald Trump and U.S. officials have laid out some of the details of the U.S. military strike against Venezuela that led to the capture of leader Nicolás Maduro.
Wisconsin judge convicted of obstructing arrest of immigrant resigns as GOP threatens impeachment
Read full article: Wisconsin judge convicted of obstructing arrest of immigrant resigns as GOP threatens impeachmentEmbattled Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted of obstruction last month for helping an immigrant evade federal officers, has sent her resignation letter to the governor.
After ousting Maduro in Venezuela, Trump commits himself to another foreign policy project
Read full article: After ousting Maduro in Venezuela, Trump commits himself to another foreign policy projectPresident Donald Trump declared Saturday’s military operation that led to the ouster of Nicolás Maduro a major success.
From bus driver to president: Venezuela's Maduro never escaped his predecessor's shadow
Read full article: From bus driver to president: Venezuela's Maduro never escaped his predecessor's shadowNicolás Maduro's fall at the hands of the United States follows months of pressure from the Trump administration.
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 insists that the U.S. government would run Venezuela after an audacious military operation that plucked leader Nicolás 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 15Iran’s supreme leader has addressed the ongoing protests, insisting that “rioters must be put in their place.”.
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 Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country.
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.
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.
Minnesota must provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe by next week
Read full article: Minnesota must provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe by next weekMinnesota officials are rushing to provide information to the Trump administration about child care providers and parents receiving federal funds.
Friends march from Jacksonville to D.C to advocate for social welfare programs, raise awareness about homelessness
Read full article: Friends march from Jacksonville to D.C to advocate for social welfare programs, raise awareness about homelessnessFour friends from different upbringings and age groups have embarked on a march from Jacksonville to Washington, D.C., advocating for expanded social welfare programs and raising awareness about homelessness.
Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot
Read full article: Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riotA federal magistrate judge has refused to order the pretrial release of a man charged with planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row
Read full article: Tesla loses title as world's biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a rowTesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics, expiring U.S. tax breaks to buyers and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row.
Trump wants to overhaul the 'president's golf course.' He hasn't played there yet
Read full article: Trump wants to overhaul the 'president's golf course.' He hasn't played there yetPresidents often find solace in golfing, and Joint Base Andrews in Maryland is a favorite spot because it's close to the White House and has built-in security.
Zelenskyy names Ukraine's head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff
Read full article: Zelenskyy names Ukraine's head of military intelligence as his new chief of staffUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed the head of the country’s military intelligence as his new chief of staff.
Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling Iran
Read full article: Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling IranU.S. President Donald Trump and top Iranian officials have exchanged dueling threats as widening economic protests sweep across parts of the Islamic Republic.
Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwent
Read full article: Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwentPresident Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal and disclosed that he had a CT scan, not an MRI scan, during an October examination about which he and the White House delayed offering details.
Will Florida homes become more affordable in 2026? Analysts and realtors predict what’s ahead in the new year
Read full article: Will Florida homes become more affordable in 2026? Analysts and realtors predict what’s ahead in the new yearWe are looking ahead to 2026 at what local analysts and realtors say is coming next for home prices and what it could mean for your bottom line in the year ahead.
Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year
Read full article: Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a yearPresident Donald Trump signed a New Year’s Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks.
Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration's ban on gender-affirming care
Read full article: Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration's ban on gender-affirming careThe Trump administration faces a legal complaint from government employees over a new policy eliminating coverage for gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs.
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
Read full article: Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikesEnhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid peace talks
Read full article: Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills 24 in occupied Ukraine as tensions grow amid peace talksRussian officials say that a Ukrainian attack killed 24 people in a Russian-occupied village in Ukraine’s Kherson region, as tensions between the two nations continue to spike despite diplomats hailing productive peace talks.
At least 7 reported killed during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economy
Read full article: At least 7 reported killed during widening protests in Iran sparked by ailing economyDemonstrations sparked by Iran's struggling economy have spread into rural provinces, with at least seven people killed.
Chief Justice says Constitution remains 'firm and unshaken' with major Supreme Court rulings ahead
Read full article: Chief Justice says Constitution remains 'firm and unshaken' with major Supreme Court rulings aheadChief Justice John Roberts says that the Constitution remains a sturdy pillar for the country, a message that comes after a tumultuous year in the nation’s judicial system with pivotal Supreme Court decisions on the horizon.
US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown
Read full article: US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdownThe U.S. has imposed sanctions on four firms in Venezuela's oil sector and designated four additional oil tankers as blocked property.
Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress
Read full article: Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told CongressFormer special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers that the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol “does not happen” without President Donald Trump.
Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now
Read full article: Trump says he's dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for nowPresident Donald Trump says he’s dropping — for now — his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.
