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Trump Says Ukraine Did Not Target Putin’s Residence, Countering Kremlin Claims
The alleged attack happened during ongoing negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv to end the conflict, which is heading into its fourth year next month.
Trump Says US Could Increase Tariffs on India Due to Russian Oil Imports
Sen. Lindsey Graham said buying cheap Russian oil keeps Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war machine going.
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.
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FAA Reopens Airspace Over Caribbean After Venezuela Operation
The FAA’s airspace restrictions in the Caribbean went into effect early on Jan. 3.
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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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.
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.
Reports of US Raid on Maduro Ripple Through China, Stirring Political Speculation
As news of Maduro’s capture spreads, people say the episode has intensified debate over authoritarian rule and China’s own political future.
How the US Operation to Capture Maduro Unfolded
Less than five hours elapsed between the time at which Trump ordered the mission and when U.S. forces exited Venezuelan airspace with Maduro in hand.
Hundreds of Flights in the Caribbean Canceled After US Strike on Venezuela
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife are on a warship heading to New York after the ‘large-scale’ strike.
Japan Says Trump Invited Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to Visit US
Trump extended the invitation during his phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Federal Appeals Court Sides With Paramount in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Copyright Lawsuit
The Pasadena, Calif., Court ruled that Paramount’s 2022 Oscar-winning movie did not infringe on a 1983 magazine article that inspired the initial film.
DOJ Eyes Minnesota’s ‘Vouching’ System for Voter Registration, Demands Records
Federal authorities say the state’s law allowing voters to ‘vouch’ for other people on same-day voter registrations could violate federal voter laws.
Tesla’s 4th-Quarter Sales Fell More Than Expected
Tesla delievered 418,227 vehicles in the last three months of 2025, a 15.6 percent drop year over year.
Chinese Military Drills Around Taiwan Raise Tensions ‘Unnecessarily,’ US Says
The escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait, a key global shipping route, have sparked international concerns.
EPA to Regulate Use of Multiple Chemicals in Workplaces
When exposure to some of these chemicals exceeds safety levels, workers are afflicted with endocrine dysfunction and reproductive health issues.
469,000 Pounds of Cocaine Seized by US Coast Guard, DHS Reveals in Year-End Total
Coast Guard’s Operation Pacific Viper is a crucial weapon in the fight against foreign drug traffickers, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said.
Chief Justice Roberts Says Americans Continue to Admire the Constitution
In his annual report, Roberts stressed the importance of an independent judiciary.
