President Donald Trump’s House GOP critics are ripping the administration’s operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., was the first to criticize the Trump…
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María Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition urge military to back power transfer after Maduro capture
by adminVenezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado issued an open call for a transfer of power Saturday, urging the military to abandon Nicolás Maduro’s government and recognize opposition-backed candidate Edmundo González as president after the U.S.…
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JD Vance skips Trump’s Venezuela spotlight, but aide says he was ‘deeply involved’ behind the scenes
by adminVice President JD Vance was not physically present at President Donald Trump’s news conference announcing the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro because of heightened security and secrecy concerns, according to a spokesperson, despite being…
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Kamala Harris blasts Trump administration’s capture of Venezuela’s Maduro as ‘unlawful and unwise’
by adminFormer Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday evening condemned the Trump administration’s capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife, calling the operation both ‘unlawful’ and ‘unwise.’ In a lengthy post on X, Harris…
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Rubio to Cuba: ‘I’d be concerned’ after US military arrests Venezuelan leader Maduro
by adminCuban leaders should be concerned following the U.S. military operation in Venezuela and the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday, as President Donald Trump signaled that his administration could shift…
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., remained silent Friday when his office was asked about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s day one orders that drew backlash from the international Jewish community. Among his first…
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DOGE says agencies cut $1.6B in federal contracts, flags spending on Somalia, HHS web services
by adminThe Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) said Friday that federal agencies have terminated or reduced 55 contracts over the last three days with a combined ceiling value of $1.6 billion, claiming $542 million in savings.…
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Mamdani’s inauguration fuels debate over Gen Z shift toward socialism, away from free markets
by adminNew York City’s new mayor wasted little time drawing ideological lines, using his swearing-in ceremony to double down on campaign promises filled with government-led solutions — a sharp contrast with free-market principles Republicans warn are…
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Ukraine tricks Russia into paying $500K bounty for fake hit on Putin opponent: report
by adminUkraine orchestrated a fake hit on one of Russia’s enemies who has fought alongside Ukrainian forces, tricking the Kremlin into paying out a $500,000 bounty Kyiv used to fund its war effort. The subject of…
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If you’re still unpacking results from the 2024 election, it’s time to give up. 2026 is an election year. Welcome to the midterms. Health care. The economy. The ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill.’ All are factors…