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Pentagon Timed Venezuela Blackout for Early Morning to Capture Maduro and Limit Civilian Harm

U.S. military planners timed a cyberattack that cut power across large parts of Caracas in the early hours of Jan. 3 to support a pre-dawn raid to capture Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro while limiting risks to civilians, according to a new report.

Trump's Approach to Global Leadership Is Making China Look Like the Safer Bet, Survey Finds
A broad international survey suggests that President Donald Trump's approach to global affairs has coincided with a growing perception that China, rather than the United States, represents the more stable and reliable power in a rapidly shifting world order.
John Fetterman Criticizes Dems Who Support The Term 'Abolish ICE': 'Party Must Resist The Destructive Tendencies'
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman criticized members of his party who support the term "abolish ICE," saying the party "must resist the destructive tendencies to push extreme positions."
Russia Says U.S. Court Rulings on Maduro Have 'Zero Legitimacy' Due to 'Absolute Immunity'
Russia said that any judicial decisions by U.S. authorities concerning Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro would be illegal and lack legitimacy under international law following his capture by U.S. forces earlier this month.

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Mexican Journalist Contradicts Sheinbaum, Claims Trump Admin Did Demand Prosecution Of High-Ranking Politicians Over Cartel Ties

A prominent Mexican journalist contradicted President Claudia Sheinbaum's claim that the Trump administration did not demand her administration pursue politicians with alleged cartel ties, saying that there are actually some concrete names that have been mentioned.

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Top ICE Official Reportedly Leaving Agency To Make Run For Congress In Ohio

Madison Sheahan, a top ICE official, is leaving the agency to run for Congress in Ohio, according to a new report.

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Trump Claims FBI Search of Washington Post Reporter Is Part of Venezuela Leak Probe: 'We're Hot on Their Trail'

President Donald Trump said that a federal investigation involving a Washington Post reporter stemmed from leaks tied to U.S. policy on Venezuela, describing the case as part of a broader effort to crack down on unauthorized disclosures.

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Venezuela Oil Security Under Trump May Fall On Private Contractors: 'SEALs, Green Berets and Ninjas'

The Trump administration is preparing to rely on private military contractors to protect oil and energy infrastructure in Venezuela instead of deploying U.S. troops, according to two sources familiar with the planning who spoke with CNN.

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Marco Rubio Says U.S. Aid to Cuba Will Bypass 'Illegitimate Regime,' Go Directly to People

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States has begun sending humanitarian aid to Cuba following Hurricane Melissa, emphasizing that the assistance will be delivered directly to civilians and not through the country's regime.

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Trump Admin Reportedly Preparing To Send Private Military Contractors To Venezuela To Protect Oil Assets

The Trump administration is considering sending private military contractors to Venezuela to guard energy assets in the South American country as it seeks to oversee its industry following the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro.

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Rand Paul Opposes U.S. Attacks Against Iran: 'I Don't Think It Will Help The Situation, It Will Make It Worse'

Republican Sen. Rand Paul criticized the possibility that the U.S. will conduct strikes in Iran, saying that even though "our well wishing should be with them," foreign military action could backfire.

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Some Dems Are Pushing Back Against Their Colleagues' Efforts To Impeach DHS Secretary Kristi Noem

Some Democratic lawmakers are pushing back against their colleagues' efforts to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, according to a new report.

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Mexican President Sheinbaum Rejects Report Claiming U.S. Demands To Pursue Politicians With Alleged Cartel Ties

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected a report from the Wall Street Journal claiming that the Trump administration demanded her administration pursue politicians from her party with alleged cartel ties.

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Trump Reportedly Feels Obligated To Follow Through On Threat To Take Action In Iran

President Donald Trump feels obligated to follow through on his threat to take action in Iran as the regime has continued cracking down on protesters, according to a new report.

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Venezuela Restores Access to X After Yearlong Ban, Country's Interim Leader Rodriguez Marks Online Comeback

Venezuela restored access to the social media platform X, ending more than a year of restrictions imposed under captured leader Nicolás Maduro.

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Secret DOJ Memo Concluded Trump Had Constitutional Authority To Send Troops Into Venezuela Without Approval From Congress

A secret memo from the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel determined that President Donald Trump had the constitutional authority to send troops into Venezuela without approval from Congress, according to a new report.

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Labor Leaders Warn Trump Admin's Rhetoric Signals Shift Toward Extremism: 'Disturbing and Harkens Back to a Whites-Only Era'

Union leaders and labor historians have accused the Trump administration of adopting rhetoric aligned with extremist and exclusionary ideologies after recent social media posts by the U.S. Department of Labor drew comparisons to Nazi-era slogans.

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Most Americans Say They Would Back Further Military Intervention in Venezuela, Poll Shows

A majority of Americans say they would support U.S. military intervention in Venezuela when informed of alleged ties between the country and narcoterrorism, Iran, and Hezbollah, according to a new Morning Consult poll.

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Trump Admin Files for Dozens of New Seizure Warrants Targeting Venezuelan Oil Tankers: Report

The United States has sought court warrants to seize dozens more oil tankers linked to Venezuela's crude trade, according to four sources familiar with the matter.