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Trump Urges Cuba to Strike Deal With US After Oil, Money Cut Off From Venezuela
Venezuela was Cuba’s top source for oil imports, which have largely been cut off since Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces.
ICE Agent Involved in Shooting Is Getting Death Threats, Border Czar Says
‘He’s been doxxed. People are threatening to kill him,’ Homan said in a recent interview.
Tens of Thousands Join Protests in Minneapolis After ICE Shooting
The demonstrations on Saturday followed a night of protests, arrests, and the targeting of hotels in downtown Minneapolis.
California Farming CEO Flags Investment Pitfalls, Urges Sustainable Focus
The sixth-generation farmer said most institutional investors in California farmland focus on almonds, a crop that struggles in other regions.
Greenland’s Political Leaders Rebuff Trump’s Takeover Talk
At a press briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the U.S. president would not rule out the use of military force to acquire Greenland.
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Trump Declares National Emergency to Shield Venezuelan Oil Revenues Held in US Custody
The executive order places U.S.-held revenues from Venezuelan oil sales beyond the reach of courts and creditors to advance U.S. security goals.
Schools Increasingly Consider Rewarding Teachers for Results, Not Seniority
Merit-based pay for teachers improves student performance and retains good teachers, school leaders say.
Member of Chinese Money Laundering Network Charged With Laundering Millions in Drug Proceeds
If convicted, Lin Yan, of California, faces up to 20 years in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
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US, Partners Launch New Strikes on ISIS Targets in Syria
The strikes are part of a continuing bombing campaign in response to a Dec. 13 ISIS attack that killed two U.S. troops and a civilian interpreter.
US Operations in Venezuela Shatter Beijing’s Influence in Latin America: Analysts
China’s inaction following Nicolás Maduro’s capture by the United States exposes its unreliability, one expert said.
New Video Taken by ICE Officer Shows Moments Before Fatal Minneapolis Shooting
Vice President JD Vance reposted the video, saying it shows the ICE agent acted in self-defense when he opened fire.
ExxonMobil Considers Venezuela Return as Chevron Plans Immediate Production Increase
ExxonMobil, which had its assets seized 20 years ago, said certain security guarantees would be needed before recentering the Venezuelan market.
Trump Says Oil Companies Will Spend $100 Billion in Venezuela
Giant oil companies will be spending at least $100 billion to ’rebuild the capacity and the infrastructure necessary' in Venezuela, the president said.
Argentina Repays $20 Billion US Swap Line, Bessent Says
Support for Argentina’s Javier Milei was an ‘America First homerun deal,’ says Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Minneapolis Neighbors Used Whistles, Car Horns to Warn of ICE Activity Weeks Before Shooting: Residents
Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot and killed by an immigration officer as federal officials were performing an operation in the area.
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.
Trump Reveals Plan for Oversight of Venezuela: What to Know
The United States will extract oil from the country’s rich reserves for the foreseeable future, according to the administration.
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.
Buying Greenland Gains Momentum in Congress
Sens. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) are open to purchasing the territory but not to the idea of annexing it.
Trump Will Support Russia Sanctions Bill as It Advances in Congress: Sen. Graham
Sen. Lindsey Graham has been working on a bipartisan bill to target nations still trading with Moscow for months.
4 Takeaways From Minnesota Fraud Congressional Hearing
A trio of state lawmakers were the main witnesses at a raucous House hearing marked by several shouting matches.
