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Trump and Colombian President Petro Plan to Meet at White House
Colombian President Gustavo Petro called the U.S. President to discuss Colombia’s stance on drugs and address other areas of disagreement.
Venezuela Commits to Buying American Goods in Oil Deal: Trump
The purchases will include American agricultural products, medicines, medical devices, and equipment to upgrade Venezuela’s energy infrastructure.
Johnson Invites Trump to Deliver First State of the Union of Second Term on Feb. 24
‘It is my distinct honor and great privilege to invite President Trump to deliver the State of the Union on Feb. 24, 2026,’ House Speaker Mike Johnson said.
The Human Cost of Maduro’s Regime | Luis Martinez | One on One With Steve Lance
NTD Washington correspondent and Venezuela analyst Luis Eduardo Martínez joins Steve Lance to break down the stunning removal of longtime Venezuelan leader Nico
House Advances Bill to Extend Obamacare Enhanced Subsidies
The procedural cleared the way for consideration of passage of a three-year extension of the enhanced subsidies, which expired on Dec. 31.
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State Department Voices Concern Over Attack on Protesters Outside LA Chinese Consulate
Repression of constitutional rights is not tolerated in the United States, a State Department spokesperson told The Epoch Times.
Texas Supreme Court Ends Reliance on ABA Accreditation of Law Schools
The American Bar Association has been heavily criticized by conservatives, who allege that it is partisan.
For 6th Straight Year, California Tops List of States People Are Leaving, U-Haul Reports
People generally moved to sunny southern states in 2025, U-Haul reported. The leaders in out-migration tended to be Democratic-led states.
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Democrat Elected as Orange County Legislature Chair for 1st Time Since 2009
Laurie Tautel’s victory was made possible by the Democrats’ success in flipping seats in the last election.
Minnesota Agency Staff Backdated Records as Auditors Found Failures: Report
A new report highlights concerns about an agency tasked with helping people with substance abuse and mental health.
Virginia Democrats Hold State Senate Seat, Keep Trifecta Ahead of Spanberger Inauguration
Mike Jones won a special election in a Richmond-area district, preserving Democrats’ Senate majority as they prepare to take full control of the state.
ICE Agent Fatally Shot Protester Driving Vehicle Toward Officers in Minnesota: DHS
The incident occurred during an ICE operation on Jan. 7.
US Bankruptcy Filings Increase 11 Percent in 2025
Filings from both individuals and businesses rose last year.
At Least 24 Venezuelan Security Officers Killed in US Raid to Capture Maduro
The updated figures bring the official death toll to at least 56, including Cuban allies serving as security personnel for Venezuela’s ruling regime.
Trump Outlines His Plans for Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture
‘The path forward will be extremely challenging,’ a former State Department adviser said.
Texas Governor Orders Probes Into Potential Fraud in Child Care Services
The Lone Star state became the first to order an internal audit in the wake of a federal fraud crackdown in Minnesota.
The Challenge for US Companies to Rebuild Venezuelan Oil Industry Wrecked by Decades of Neglect
‘U.S. companies will not commit serious capital to Venezuela without a credible reset on the rule of law,’ said Jason Isaac, CEO of American Energy Institute.
Colombian President Says He Will ‘Take Up Arms’ If US Military Attacks
After Maduro’s capture in Venezuela, Trump renewed threats to intervene in the neighboring country over alleged cocaine trafficking.
I Was at Nicolás Maduro’s Arraignment–Here’s What I Saw
Maduro maintained a defiant demeanor but appeared to be in a much more vulnerable state than just days before his hearing.
Key Takeaways From Maduro’s First Court Appearance
The former Venezuelan leader and his wife pleaded not guilty to charges in an indictment accusing them of participating in a narco-terrorism scheme.
