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Cuba Says 32 Cuban Officers Killed in US Military Operation in Venezuela
Cuba’s government said the officers were members of the Cuban armed forces and the Interior Ministry.
Congress Returns From Holiday Recess—What to Know
On the top of the agenda is funding the government, with a current deadline of Jan. 30.
Maduro to Be Arraigned in Federal Court on Narco-Terrorism Charges
The captured Venezuelan leader is set to be arraigned at noon on Monday in a Manhattan federal court before Judge Alvin Hellerstein.
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US Military Will Remain in Caribbean to Exert Leverage on Venezuela, Rubio Says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio did not address U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks on Saturday about the United States running Venezuela moving forward.
Educator Aims to Replicate Elite Prep Schools in Online Homeschool
‘Prep schoolers make up half a percent of the population, and they run everything. ... Our last five presidencies have been prep schoolers,’ LaTulippe said.
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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Schumer Says Senate Will Vote on War Authorization in Venezuela
The Democratic leader says that a resolution brought by Sens. Rand Paul, Tim Kaine, and himself will be considered ’this week.’
Rubio: US Won’t Tolerate Adversaries Controlling Venezuela, Its Oil Reserves
The U.S. Secretary of State outlined the administration’s short-term plans for Venezuela after Maduro’s capture.
AI Expansion Highlights Dangers of America’s Aging Power Grid
U.S. energy consumption has hit record highs in lockstep with data center expansion.
Trump Says US Will Run Venezuela in Interim: What We Know So Far
The U.S. president discussed several plans, including forming a team and ways U.S. oil companies could help revive the country’s economy.
Trump Says US Will Run Venezuela Until Transition
‘We want peace, liberty, and justice for the great people of Venezuela,’ the U.S. president said.
EPA Plans to Regulate Common Chemicals Used in Plastic: What to Know
Phthalates were banned from cosmetics and clothing by the European Union in Nov. 2020 but are still widely used in America.
Trump Cancels Sale of US Chips Business to Chinese Firm Over Security Concerns
Delaware-based HieFo, controlled by a Chinese citizen, has 180 days to divest itself of all semiconductor-related assets acquired in 2024.
FBI Thwarts ISIS-Inspired New Year’s Eve Terror Plot in North Carolina
Christian Sturdivant, 18, had allegedly planned the attack for about a year, according to US Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina Russ Ferguson.
HUD Audit Reveals $5.8 Billion in Potentially Improper Rental Assistance Payments Under Biden
About $77 million in payments were issued to nearly 30,000 deceased tenants.
Washington Monument Illumination Kicks Off Yearlong Celebration of America’s 250th Birthday
Freedom 250’s roster of 2026 events will include the Great American State Fair, a UFC fight at the White House, and the Patriot Games.
RFK Jr. Stops Requiring Doctors to Report Patient Vaccine Status
‘Government bureaucracies should never coerce doctors or families into accepting vaccines,’ the health secretary said.
Changes Coming for the 2026 Tax Filing Season: 6 Things to Know
White House officials have projected larger refunds this year.
Trump Delays Tariff Hike on Furniture, Cabinets by 1 Year
The delay postpones a scheduled increase from 25 percent to higher rates on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities, originally set for Jan. 1.
