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Venezuela Frees Political Prisoners in Bid to ‘Seek Peace’
Among those released are two prominent Venezuelan opposition figures, according to local rights groups.
Trump Says US Will Begin Land Strikes on Cartels in Mexico
‘We knocked out ... the drugs coming in by water, and we are going to start now hitting land with regard with the cartels,’ the U.S. president said.
GM Takes $7.1 Billion Hit in 4th Quarter After EV Pullback, China Reset
The Detroit automaker is the latest to reveal a substantial loss from producing electric vehicles.
Sen. Skoufis’s Bill Relaxing Regulation on Alcohol Purchases by Restaurants and Bars Passed Into Law
The bill allowing for taverns and other establishments to buy small amounts of alcohol locally will come into affect before St. Patrick’s Day in March.
CrowdStrike to Acquire SGNL to Beef Up Identity Security in Age of AI
CrowdStrike said the deal will enable access for both human and non-human identities to be continuously granted or revoked based on real-time risks.
Hero Who Disarmed Bondi Beach Gunman Meets Schumer, Receives Honour from Bill Ackman
Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed was presented with an award by an emotional Bill Ackman and received a medal from the NYPD.
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Minnesota Governor Authorizes National Guard to Support Law Enforcement
The troops will be used to support state and local law enforcement.
Iowa Becomes First State to Receive Education Compliance Waiver
Returning education to states empowers state leaders, who know their students far better than Washington bureaucrats, the education secretary said.
Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Announces Los Angeles Mayoral Bid, Vows to ‘Expose the System’
Pratt is demanding accountability from city and state leaders after he and his wife Heidi Montag lost their home in the Palisades wildfire last year.
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Vance Says ‘Corporate Media’ Coverage of Minnesota Shooting Irresponsible
Reading from his cellphone, Vance cited a CNN headline that reads ‘Outrage after I.C.E. officer kills U.S. citizen in Minneapolis.’
Walz Says Feds Are Blocking Minnesota From ICE Shooting Probe as Federal Officials Defend Agent
Governor says shutting out state investigators will hurt trust in the case, while Kristi Noem and JD Vance say the ICE officer acted in self-defense.
Trump Seeks $6 Million Legal Fee Reimbursement for Dismissed Georgia Election Case
A 2025 state law allows criminal defendants to recover their legal costs when their prosecutor is disqualified for improper conduct.
Trump Hints at Years-Long US Oversight of Venezuela
The president said Washington expects to run the country’s oil sector and guide a transition with no fixed timeline following Maduro’s ouster.
Minneapolis Schools Cancel Classes Citing Protests Over Fatal ICE Shooting
Protests have broken out following the fatal shooting of a woman who allegedly tried to run over federal agents.
The Broader Strategy Behind Trump’s Removal of Venezuela’s Maduro
Trump led the most consequential action so far to restore US dominance in the Western Hemisphere and drive out the CCP.
US Has 3-Part Plan for Post-Maduro Venezuela: Rubio
The transition plan will entail U.S. access to Venezuelan oil and make room for opposition figures in civil society planning.
Florida Governor Calls April Special Session to Redraw Congressional Maps
The nationwide redistricting battle was kicked off by Texas in 2025, when the president called for redrawing state districts to net more GOP seats in Congress.
Texas AG Joins Multistate Coalition in Case Against US Groups With Alleged Ties to Hamas
The 25-state legal brief seeks to ensure that U.S. organizations supporting Hamas are ‘brought to justice,’ Ken Paxton’s office said.
US Expands List of Countries Subject to Visa Bonds of up to $15,000
The State Department said the visa bond policy is intended to deter visa overstays.
US Discusses Ways to Acquire Greenland; Military Use on Table
A joint statement by Nordic nations on Jan. 5 highlighted increased investments in deterrence, defense, and situational awareness.
Trump Announces Fraud Investigation Targeting California
The president called California ’more corrupt than Minnesota,' which has been under scrutiny over its use of public money.
