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Venezuela After Maduro: Celebration and Challenges Ahead
Some say the removal of the contested Venezuelan leader is only the beginning.
Trump Praised for Bold, Unprecedented Venezuela Operation
Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the operation as ‘unbelievable and a tremendous success.’
America in Photos: Maduro Captured, Freedom 250, and MetroCard Funeral
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Hotel Industry Ends 2025 With Flat Growth; Human Service Stands Out
The hotel industry faced headwinds last year but is expected to see revenue growth in 2026, aided by a stabilizing environment and major national events.
Much of Maduro’s Security Team Killed in US Action, Venezuela Defense Minister Says
The official said much of Maduro’s security team as well as soldiers and civilians were killed.
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Deputy Director Dan Bongino Officially Resigns From FBI
Bongino said in December that he would step down from the bureau in January.
Court Reinstates School District Employees’ Free Speech Lawsuit Over Anti-Racism Training
The plaintiffs argued the training was ‘indoctrination’ based on a theory of ‘white supremacy.’
California Promises ‘Swift Consequences’ for Drivers Who Exceed 100 MPH
‘We want to take immediate action against dangerous drivers before their carelessness leads to a deadly crash,’ DMV director said.
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Reports of US Raid on Maduro Ripple Through China, Stirring Political Speculation
As news of Maduro’s capture spreads, people say the episode has intensified debate over authoritarian rule and China’s own political future.
Reflecting the Entrepreneurial Spirit of Ohio’s Amish Country
Marcus and Rebecca Wengerd instilled family values centered around self-sufficiency in a region where knowing where your food comes from is a way of life.
Maduro’s Capture Sends Message to China, Other Authoritarian States: Analysts
The Jan. 3 operation is being interpreted as a signal that Washington may move more aggressively against authoritarian leaders it deems security threats.
Who Is Delcy Rodríguez, Maduro’s Deputy?
Rodríguez was appointed vice president by Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in 2018.
Venezuelans at Home, Abroad Celebrate Maduro’s Capture, but Question What Comes Next
The U.S. president said he is appointing a team to temporarily run the country that includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio and War Secretary Pete Hegseth.
US Agencies Terminate ‘Wasteful’ Contracts Worth $1.6 Billion Ceiling Value: DOGE
According to a Jan. 1 update on the DOGE website, the initiative has so far saved an estimated $215 billion, or about $1,335 per taxpayer.
US Coast Guard Suspends Search for Survivors of Drug Boat Strikes in Pacific Ocean
The U.S. Southern Command said its forces conducted kinetic strikes against a convoy of three ‘narco-trafficking vessels’ in the Pacific on Dec. 30.
4,400 Starlink Satellites to Move to Lower Orbit
SpaceX expects the move will reduce risks and improve safety as the Earth’s orbit grows more crowded.
$118 Million in Grants to Make US Trucking Safer to Be Issued
The investments will ensure that ‘only qualified drivers are getting behind the wheel,’ the Transportation Department said.
USDA: Undercover Investigators to Make Sure Retailers Comply With New Food Stamp Restrictions
Eighteen states are going to or have imposed restrictions on using food stamps.
New ‘Zombie Drug’ Hits California, With 4 Fatal Overdoses in 2025
Medetomidine is stronger than ‘tranq’ with severe and sometimes deadly withdrawals.
Russia Hands Evidence of Alleged Ukrainian Drone Attack on Putin Residence to US
Kyiv and European leaders have dismissed Moscow’s claim, accusing Russia of spreading falsehoods to derail U.S.-led peace talks.
Gun Rights and Gun Control Activists Kept Courts, Legislatures Busy in 2025
Each side anticipates the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case on whether banning certain types of semiautomatic firearms is constitutional.
US Strikes 5 More Drug Boats, Killing 8
To date, the death toll from such strikes targeting narco-traffickers is at least 110 since September.
