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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.
30 Anti-ICE Protesters Detained in Minneapolis After Hotels Damaged
The Depot Renaissance Hotel suffered approximately $6,000 worth of damage after protests in the downtown area.
Operation Salvo Leads to Arrest of 54 Individuals in New York City: DHS
‘Roughly 60 percent of those arrested in Operation Salvo have been removed from the country so far,’ said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
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.
Over 50 Percent of North Carolina Trucking Licenses Issued to Foreigners Are Illegal: Duffy
The state risks losing $50 million worth of federal funds if it does not revoke these licenses.
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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.
Behind the Group That Controls Chinese Students in America
‘Fight with all their might for the motherland.’ Chinese students are pressured into advancing Beijing’s interests in America.
California Gov. Newsom Highlights His Record in Final State of the State Address
The governor criticized Trump while highlighting economic recovery, educational projects, a drop in homelessness, and high-speed rail progress in California.
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Macy’s Announces Store Closures This Year Despite ‘Meaningful’ Progress
Over the past few years, Macy’s faced declining sales and intense competition from online retailers.
Stellantis Drops Jeep, Chrysler Plug-In Hybrids Amid EV Sales Slowdown
The auto giant plans to stop selling the models in Northern America starting this year.
Wall Street Review: Stocks Close Out Strong Week on Labor Market Clarity
Both the Dow and the S&P 500 closed at record highs.
Trump Stands Firm on Taking Greenland, Vows to Block Russia, China
The president said the United States will not tolerate having Russia or China as a neighbor.
Minneapolis to Offer Remote School For Next 5 Weeks After ICE Shooting: Official
Teachers union president Marcia Howard made the announcement on Thursday.
3,200 Percent Increase in Vehicular Attacks Against ICE Officers: DHS
Attacks have spiked significantly in 2025 from the same period the previous year.
Congressional Budget Office Projects Lower Than Expected US Population Growth
The smaller estimate stems from a forecast lower fertility rate and the president’s immigration policies.
Hochul, Mamdani Announce Free Child Care Expansion for New York
New York State will fund Mamdani’s plan for free child care for 2-year-olds in New York City and increase seats in the program for children aged 3 and up.
Cambodia Extradites Alleged Scam Tycoon Chen Zhi to China
The Prince Group founder also faces charges in the United State related to alleged crypto fraud, human trafficking, and forced labor.
Bondi Warns Minneapolis ICE Protesters Not to Cross ‘Red Line’ After Shooting
Vice President JD Vance said that the ICE officer was clearly firing at the driver in self-defense.
Border Czar Tom Homan Responds to Minneapolis ICE Shooting, Wants Investigation to ‘Play Out’
DHS has deployed more than 2,000 officers to the area in what it says is its largest immigration enforcement operation ever.
Vance Says Venezuela Can Sell Oil Only If It Serves US Interests
The vice president said Washington will use control over Venezuelan energy revenues to exert leverage without a long-term military presence.
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.
Nick Reiner’s Attorney Alan Jackson Quits; Arraignment Reset for February
Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene will take over the murder case, representing Reiner.
