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Dan Bongino officially leaves FBI deputy director role after less than a year, returns to 'civilian life'

Dan Bongino officially leaves FBI deputy director role ...

FOX News : Politics, Jan 4, 2026 - 15:51

Dan Bongino returned to private life on Sunday, stepping down from his FBI deput...

Venezuela still owes US energy companies billions as Trump calls for new investment

Venezuela still owes US energy companies billions as Tr...

FOX News : Politics, Jan 4, 2026 - 15:51

Trump wants U.S. oil companies to invest billions in Venezuela's broken infrastr...

Behind the Scenes of Our Nicolás Maduro Front Page

Behind the Scenes of Our Nicolás Maduro Front Page

NYT > Politics, Jan 4, 2026 - 15:51

After President Trump’s surprise ouster of Venezuela’s authoritarian leader, a t...

Trump reveals Venezuela’s Maduro was captured in ‘fortress’-like house: ‘He got bum rushed so fast’

Trump reveals Venezuela’s Maduro was captured in ‘fortr...

FOX News : Politics, Jan 3, 2026 - 16:51

President Donald Trump revealed in a "Fox & Friends Weekend" interview that U.S....

What to Know About Venezuela’s Oil Industry as Trump Plans U.S. Intervention

What to Know About Venezuela’s Oil Industry as Trump Pl...

NYT > Politics, Jan 3, 2026 - 16:51

Venezuela claims to have more than 300 billion barrels in the ground, but it is ...

House GOP critics break with Trump over Venezuela operation that captured Maduro

House GOP critics break with Trump over Venezuela opera...

FOX News : Politics, Jan 3, 2026 - 15:23

GOP critics slammed President Donald Trump's Venezuela military operation that c...

Trump vows US will 'run' Venezuela until 'safe' transition of power

Trump vows US will 'run' Venezuela until 'safe' transit...

FOX News : Politics, Jan 3, 2026 - 15:23

President Donald Trump announces U.S. will 'run the country' in Venezuela tempor...

Maduro-backed TdA gang’s expansion into US cities emerges as key focus of sweeping DOJ indictment

Maduro-backed TdA gang’s expansion into US cities emerg...

FOX News : Politics, Jan 3, 2026 - 15:23

Nicolas Maduro faces narco-terrorism and cocaine conspiracy charges in unsealed ...

Rubio to Cuba: 'I'd be concerned' after US military arrests Venezuelan leader Maduro

Rubio to Cuba: 'I'd be concerned' after US military arr...

FOX News : Politics, Jan 3, 2026 - 15:23

A U.S. military operation captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and wife, br...

JD Vance skips Trump’s Venezuela spotlight, but aide says he was ‘deeply involved’ behind the scenes

JD Vance skips Trump’s Venezuela spotlight, but aide sa...

FOX News : Politics, Jan 3, 2026 - 15:23

JD Vance was absent from Trump's briefing on Maduro capture due to security conc...

The Venezuelan Oil Industry Trump Is Planning to Revive

The Venezuelan Oil Industry Trump Is Planning to Revive

NYT > Politics, Jan 3, 2026 - 15:23

Venezuela claims to have more than 300 billion barrels in the ground, but it is ...

Why Haven’t Trump’s Tariffs Had a Bigger Impact?

Why Haven’t Trump’s Tariffs Had a Bigger Impact?

NYT > Politics, Jan 3, 2026 - 15:23

Steep import taxes have raised prices and affected U.S. businesses, but not quit...

2 Navy Service Members Accused of Entering Sham Marriages With Chinese Nationals

2 Navy Service Members Accused of Entering Sham Marriag...

NYT > Politics, Jan 3, 2026 - 15:23

Federal prosecutors say two female service members are facing fraud charges afte...

Alleged drug smugglers jumped overboard in recent boat strikes, U.S. military says

Alleged drug smugglers jumped overboard in recent boat ...

Politics - CBSNews.com, Dec 31, 2025 - 21:22

Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals ...

The pursuit of an oil tanker that has evaded the U.S. Coast Guard is complicated by a Russian flag sloppily painted on the side of the vessel

The pursuit of an oil tanker that has evaded the U.S. C...

WSJ.com: Politics, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

The Bella 1 has evaded seizure by the Coast Guard for almost two weeks.

After Zohran Mamdani takes over running the country’s largest city, the 34-year-old Democratic socialist and relative political newbie will face a number of crucial early tests

After Zohran Mamdani takes over running the country’s l...

WSJ.com: Politics, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

The young Democratic socialist will need to build bridges with critics while fin...

Chief Justice John Roberts says in year-end report that the judiciary remains a constraint on political power, as the Supreme Court faces criticism that it was deferential to Trump in 2025

Chief Justice John Roberts says in year-end report that...

WSJ.com: Politics, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

John Roberts in a year-end report expounds on judicial independence as the high ...

U.S. national-security officials say Ukraine didn’t target Vladimir Putin or one of his residences in an alleged drone operation, challenging Moscow’s assertion that Kyiv sought to kill Putin

U.S. national-security officials say Ukraine didn’t tar...

WSJ.com: Politics, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

Disclosure of the findings comes as Trump appeared to play down the Russian clai...

Trump’s surprise veto of a Colorado water project sparked a sharply worded complaint from MAGA ally Lauren Boebert and charges of retaliation from members of both parties

Trump’s surprise veto of a Colorado water project spark...

WSJ.com: Politics, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

Democrats cast the rejection of a water measure as retribution for the state not...

Dan Goldman Supported Warrantless Spying on Americans. Now His Primary Opponent Is Hitting Him for It.

Dan Goldman Supported Warrantless Spying on Americans. ...

The Intercept: Politics, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

Goldman was among a clutch of Democrats who voted for an NSA spy program, despit...

AIPAC Is Retreating From Endorsements and Election Spending. It Won’t Give Up Its Influence.

AIPAC Is Retreating From Endorsements and Election Spen...

The Intercept: Politics, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

The lobbying group is taking a quieter approach this midterms cycle, but it’s st...

Right-Wing YouTuber Behind Viral Minnesota Fraud Video Has Long Anti-Immigrant History

Right-Wing YouTuber Behind Viral Minnesota Fraud Video ...

The Intercept: Politics, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

Before alleging fraud in Minnesota’s Somali community, right-wing YouTuber Nick ...

Socialist LA official claims she won’t accept billionaire bucks — but she’s already cashing their checks

Socialist LA official claims she won’t accept billionai...

Politics | New York Post, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

In a fiery Instagram video, the DSA-backed lawmaker snarls at billionaires to "k...

Trump freezes child care funding nationwide, predicts California will surpass Minnesota for fraud

Trump freezes child care funding nationwide, predicts C...

Politics | New York Post, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

"There is more FRAUD in California than there is in Minnesota, if that is even p...

California AG admits ‘billionaire tax’ would sink state revenues

California AG admits ‘billionaire tax’ would sink state...

Politics | New York Post, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

The state’s own Attorney General Rob Bonta wants to make sure taxpayers understa...

Silicon Valley Dem Ro Khanna slams California officials over ‘$72B fraud,’ calls for congressional hearing

Silicon Valley Dem Ro Khanna slams California officials...

Politics | New York Post, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

Congressman Ro Khanna, who's rumored to be mulling a presidential run, said he's...

U.S. sanctions more companies, vessels tied to Venezuela oil operations

U.S. sanctions more companies, vessels tied to Venezuel...

The Washington Times: Politics, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

The Treasury Department added four companies and associated oil tankers with tie...

Jack Smith stands by his prosecutorial pursuit of Trump in transcript of House's closed-door session

Jack Smith stands by his prosecutorial pursuit of Trump...

The Washington Times: Politics, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

Former special counsel Jack Smith used a closed-door session with Congress to de...

Trump pulling National Guard from three cities after hitting legal roadblocks

Trump pulling National Guard from three cities after hi...

The Washington Times: Politics, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

After a setback at the Supreme Court, President Trump said Wednesday he is aband...

Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress

Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smit...

The Washington Times: Politics, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

The Jan. 6., 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol "does not happen" without Donald Trum...

Chief Justice says Constitution remains 'firm and unshaken' with major Supreme Court rulings ahead

Chief Justice says Constitution remains 'firm and unsha...

The Washington Times: Politics, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

Chief Justice John Roberts said Wednesday that the Constitution remains a sturdy...

White House medical reports are historically unreliable -- what's the cure?

White House medical reports are historically unreliable...

The Washington Times: White House, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

American presidents have long released rosy medical assessments of their physica...

Trump said White House ballroom will have 'drone-free roof'

Trump said White House ballroom will have 'drone-free r...

The Washington Times: White House, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

President Trump said the White House's new ballroom will have a "drone-free" roo...

Asia rings in 2026 and Australia is defiant after its worst mass shooting

Asia rings in 2026 and Australia is defiant after its w...

The Washington Times: White House, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

Auckland was the first major city to ring in 2026 with a fireworks display launc...

In one year, Trump pivots fentanyl response from public health to drug war

In one year, Trump pivots fentanyl response from public...

NPR: Politics, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

Experts say Biden's focus on addiction health care saved tens of thousands of li...

Trump confirms U.S. military strike on dock in Venezuela

Trump confirms U.S. military strike on dock in Venezuela

NPR: Politics, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

President Trump confirmed a recent U.S. strike on a Venezuelan dock he claims wa...

What to know about Nick Shirley, the YouTuber alleging day care fraud in Minnesota

What to know about Nick Shirley, the YouTuber alleging ...

NPR: Politics, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

Shirley is a 23-year-old self-described "independent YouTube journalist" who mad...

Trump just vetoed 2 bills that had passed Congress with broad bipartisan support

Trump just vetoed 2 bills that had passed Congress with...

NPR: Politics, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

President Trump issues his first vetoes of his second term.

Fallout grows from Trump administration's freezing of Minnesota child care funds

Fallout grows from Trump administration's freezing of M...

Politics - CBSNews.com, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

After the Trump administration paused federal assistance to child care centers i...

Everything we know about Minnesota's massive fraud schemes

Everything we know about Minnesota's massive fraud schemes

Politics - CBSNews.com, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

A viral social media video has put Minnesota's long-running fraud scandal at the...

Britain 'on brink of becoming police state under Labour'

Britain 'on brink of becoming police state under Labour'

Daily Express: Politics, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

Traditional liberties said to be under threat, with 'state power being extended ...

Labour slammed for 'embarrassing failures' in Egyptian prisoner fiasco

Labour slammed for 'embarrassing failures' in Egyptian ...

Daily Express: Politics, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

Controversy over welcoming Alaa Abd El Fattah could have been avoided with one s...

Keir Starmer makes startling admission in gloomy new year message

Keir Starmer makes startling admission in gloomy new ye...

Daily Express: Politics, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

PM says 'I share the frustration' as he speaks of 'tough' lives of British families

Home Secretary vows to 'put UK first' and fight Europe over Shamima Begum's citizenship

Home Secretary vows to 'put UK first' and fight Europe ...

Daily Express: Politics, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

European judges have been pressing Britain over the decision to strip Begum of h...

WASPI launches fresh push for compensation as Labour warned of 'last chance saloon'

WASPI launches fresh push for compensation as Labour wa...

Daily Express: Politics, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

The campaign group is urging supporters to write to their local MPs with the aim...

Can Donald Trump save American coal?

Can Donald Trump save American coal?

US politics | Financial Times, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

US president has hailed the fossil fuel as ‘indestructible’ but weak investor de...

How should the UK celebrate 250 years of American independence?

How should the UK celebrate 250 years of American indep...

US politics | Financial Times, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

Reiterating the liberal ideals behind the revolution may be tricky when they are...

Scots men in their 50s should not be able to marry 16 or 17-year-old girls, warns MSP

Scots men in their 50s should not be able to marry 16 o...

Daily Record - Politics, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

EXCLUSIVE: More than 580 weddings in Scotland have involved at least one partner...

Canada’s ‘man of steel’ calls for US-style protectionism

Canada’s ‘man of steel’ calls for US-style protectionism

US politics | Financial Times, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

Metals magnate Barry Zekelman says Ottawa must join Trump in protecting industry...

SNP 'decay' blamed as 950 dentists choose to take early retirement with patients left in 'agony'

SNP 'decay' blamed as 950 dentists choose to take early...

Daily Record - Politics, Dec 31, 2025 - 20:53

The Scottish Lib Dems warned "dentists are rushing for the door because countles...