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Venezuelans in NY Celebrate Maduro’s Ouster as He Appears in US Court
‘Maduro destroyed thousands of families, not just a country,’ one sign in Spanish read. ‘Now he must pay.’
Florida Considering Charges Against Maduro, DeSantis Says
The Florida governor accused former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro of flooding Florida and other states with drugs and illegal immigrants.
Trump Warns He Might Be Impeached If Republicans Don’t Win in 2026
‘You got to win the midterms,’ the president stressed during a House GOP retreat Tuesday.
Graham Says Venezuela Can Transition Post-Maduro Without US Troops
‘If they don’t play ball with us, they’ll pay a heavy price,' Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said of the South American nation’s interim leadership.
Department of War, Lockheed Martin Partner to Triple Patriot Missile Production
The surface-to-air missiles are a key component of President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense initiative.
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Chinese Consulate Security Attacks Protesters Who Celebrated Maduro’s Capture
Jie Lijian, one of the protesters who was pepper-sprayed, called the case typical of the Chinese regime’s transnational repression.
Trucking Insiders Reveal How Licensing System Enabled Illegal Immigrant Drivers
Variance between state regulations and limited federal regulation also contributed to the proliferation of ‘CDL mills,’ multiple training providers said.
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UK, EU Demand Answers From X Over Reports Grok Generated Explicit, Child-Like Images
Malaysian authorities are also investigating the platform, specifically in relation to the digital manipulation of images of children.
American Airlines Rolls Out Free High-Speed Wi-Fi for Loyalty Members
Free Wi-Fi will roll out in phases, reaching nearly all American Airlines flights by early spring.
US Mint Releases Coin Series Marking America’s 250th Anniversary of Independence
A $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump was not released.
Appeals Court Agrees to Fast-Track Challenge to $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
The Trump administration says the fee hike is justified because of ‘systemic abuse of the program.’
What to Know About Alvin Hellerstein, the Judge Overseeing Maduro’s Case
The 92-year-old N.Y. jurist handled numerous wrongful death and property lawsuits related to the Sept. 11 attacks.
Congressional Appropriators Release New 3-Bill Spending Package
The package comes several weeks after Senate and House Republican lawmakers struck a deal on remaining appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026.
HHS Repeals Biden-era Rules on Paying Child Care Providers
States that distribute federal social services funds will be required to get attendance records and other documentation before disbursing money.
US Dollar Strengthens After Venezuela Operation
Since Dec. 30, the dollar index has seen gains on all trading days.
Trump Says US Could Increase Tariffs on India Due to Russian Oil Imports
Sen. Lindsey Graham said buying cheap Russian oil keeps Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war machine going.
Trump Praised for Bold, Unprecedented Venezuela Operation
Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the operation as ‘unbelievable and a tremendous success.’
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.
Rubio Warns Cuban Leaders After Maduro’s Capture
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the Caribbean country’s leaders ‘incompetent, senile men.’
9 Takeaways From Trump’s Address on Operation to Capture Maduro
The U.S. president previewed heavy investment in the nation’s oil industry to rebuild infrastructure and increase production.
