Jacob Burg
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Jacob Burg reports on national politics, aerospace, and aviation for The Epoch Times. He previously covered sports, regional politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.
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Trump Urges Cuba to Strike Deal With US After Oil, Money Cut Off From Venezuela
Venezuela was Cuba’s top source for oil imports, which have largely been cut off since Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces.
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Protests Spread in Iran as Regime Vows to Retaliate Against Any US Attack
The Islamic nation is experiencing its largest wave of anti-government protests since 2022, threatening the regime’s grip on Iranian citizens.
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Overhauling Air Traffic Control Involves 5,000 Locations and 600 Radar Systems—What to Know
A multi-year overhaul aims to modernize the nation’s aviation infrastructure, which currently relies on World War II-era radars and analog radio systems.
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Trump Proposes Increasing Military Spending by 66 Percent With $1.5 Trillion 2027 Budget
Democrats and Republican deficit hawks will likely raise objections to the defense spending increase.
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Florida Governor Calls April Special Session to Redraw Congressional Maps
The nationwide redistricting battle was kicked off by Texas in 2025, when the president called for redrawing state districts to net more GOP seats in Congress.
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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.
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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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Venezuelan Leaders Remain United Behind Maduro After US Capture, Interim Regime Says
Multiple Maduro loyalists defiantly condemned the arrests and said they were united behind the detained president.
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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.
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OPEC+ to Keep Oil Output Consistent Amid Supply, Geopolitical Concerns
The decision follows oil prices falling by more than 18 percent in 2025—the highest yearly drop since 2020.
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Trump Urges Cuba to Strike Deal With US After Oil, Money Cut Off From Venezuela
Venezuela was Cuba’s top source for oil imports, which have largely been cut off since Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces.
|
Protests Spread in Iran as Regime Vows to Retaliate Against Any US Attack
The Islamic nation is experiencing its largest wave of anti-government protests since 2022, threatening the regime’s grip on Iranian citizens.
|
Overhauling Air Traffic Control Involves 5,000 Locations and 600 Radar Systems—What to Know
A multi-year overhaul aims to modernize the nation’s aviation infrastructure, which currently relies on World War II-era radars and analog radio systems.
|
Trump Proposes Increasing Military Spending by 66 Percent With $1.5 Trillion 2027 Budget
Democrats and Republican deficit hawks will likely raise objections to the defense spending increase.
|
Florida Governor Calls April Special Session to Redraw Congressional Maps
The nationwide redistricting battle was kicked off by Texas in 2025, when the president called for redrawing state districts to net more GOP seats in Congress.
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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.
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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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Venezuelan Leaders Remain United Behind Maduro After US Capture, Interim Regime Says
Multiple Maduro loyalists defiantly condemned the arrests and said they were united behind the detained president.
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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.
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OPEC+ to Keep Oil Output Consistent Amid Supply, Geopolitical Concerns
The decision follows oil prices falling by more than 18 percent in 2025—the highest yearly drop since 2020.
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