Venezuela faces instability due to guerrilla groups and cartels exploiting power vacuum. US tensions rise over Greenland. Asia-Pacific markets optimistic. Trump administration considers paying Greenland residents amid takeover talks.
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Criminal networks exploit power vacuum in Venezuela after Maduro's arrest, threatening transition efforts. Trump's ambitions around Greenland evolving into action. Asia-Pacific markets set to trade higher as investors watch China's inflation data. Trump considering paying Greenland residents to encourage secession from Denmark.
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Venezuela teeters as guerrilla groups, cartels exploit Maduro power vacuumwww.foxnews.com
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CNBC Daily Open: U.S. moves over Greenland are heating up quicklywww.cnbc.com
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What Happens When No One Can Say No to Trump?www.nytimes.com
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Trump ‘surprised’ Mamdani ‘hit me’ on Venezuela — but praises NYC mayor’s ‘great personality’nypost.com
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Petro rejects claim he ‘knelt’ for Trump phone callwww.washingtonexaminer.com
Canadian columnist questions Trump arresting Canada leader. U.S. Navy pursues oil tankers. 5 Republicans oppose Trump on Venezuela. Fact-checking Trump's Venezuela operation. House Dem introduces bill to limit president's power.
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A Toronto Star columnist suggested that President Trump may target Ontario Premier Doug Ford after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The U.S. is making efforts to intercept Venezuelan oil shipments at sea due to tankers switching flags and sanctions. Republican defectors are raising bipartisan concerns about Trump's actions in Venezuela, with the president calling for their removal. Trump has linked Venezuela to drug deaths, accused the regime of sending criminals, and claimed they stole American oil. Rep. Ritchie Torres is working on legislation to prevent a president from using an indictment to justify military action without Congress' approval.
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Canadian columnist asks if Trump will arrest Canada leader after Maduro arrestwww.foxnews.com
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U.S. Navy Is Chasing Several Oil Tankers in the Atlanticwww.nytimes.com
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The five Senate Republicans who broke rank with Trump on Venezuela war powerswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Senate advances war powers resolution to rein in Trump on Venezuelaabcnews.go.com
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Senate advances war powers resolution restraining Trump in Venezuelanypost.com
Two people were shot by federal agents in Portland, Oregon, following a deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
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Two people were wounded in a shooting involving federal officers in Portland, Oregon, following a similar incident in Minneapolis where a woman was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. The Department of Homeland Security stated that Border Patrol agents were involved in the Portland shooting. The conditions of the two individuals who were shot are currently unknown. Authorities are urging the community to remain calm amidst the incidents.
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Federal officers shoot two people in Portland day after deadly Minneapolis ICE shootingwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Two wounded in shooting involving federal agents in Portlandwww.bbc.com
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Two People Shot by Federal Agents in Portland, Ore.www.wsj.com
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Two wounded in Portland, Oregon, shooting involving federal agents: citywww.foxnews.com
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Federal Agents Shoot 2 in Portland, Ore., Police Saywww.nytimes.com
Minneapolis in crisis after fatal ICE shooting; National Guard deployed. 'Killer Kristi' protests escalate. Legal questions arise. Mark Teixeira comments.
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Minnesotans are grappling with a tragedy following a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, which has led to debates over state versus federal authority. Socialist and communist groups are coordinating protests targeting Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The incident has caused a legal rift between federal and local law enforcement, and former MLB star Mark Teixeira has expressed support for ICE agents involved.
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ICE Shooting Plunges Minneapolis Into Crisis That Feels All Too Familiarwww.wsj.com
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Gov Walz authorizes National Guard staging following fatal ICE shooting in Minneapoliswww.foxnews.com
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Walz authorizes National Guard to assist law enforcement amid ICE shooting protestswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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L.A. clergy, protesters denounce ICE officer fatal shooting in Minneapoliswww.latimes.com
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Watch: BBC speaks to Minneapolis residents gathered at shooting sitewww.bbc.com
NASA will bring back 4 Crew-11 astronauts early due to a serious medical condition, ending their space station mission prematurely.
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NASA has decided to bring a crew of four astronauts home early from the International Space Station due to a crew member experiencing a medical issue. The agency emphasized that the situation is stable and not related to space operations or an injury. As a precautionary measure, NASA canceled a planned spacewalk and is ending the Crew-11 mission ahead of schedule.
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NASA administrator orders early return of 4 Crew-11 astronauts following medical situationwww.foxnews.com
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Astronaut's 'serious medical condition' forces Nasa to end space station mission earlywww.bbc.com
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NASA Will Bring I.S.S. Astronauts Home Early After Medical Issuewww.nytimes.com
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A 'medical situation' is forcing NASA to end mission at the space station a month earlywww.npr.org
Newsom refutes Trump's claims of high crime in California with stats, criticizes Trump's chaos, proposes education changes, and highlights legal battles in State of the State address.
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In 2025, there was a significant decrease in killings in Los Angeles, following a statewide trend. Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted this positive development in a speech, countering President Trump's claims of rampant crime in California. Newsom, positioning himself as a prominent Democratic figure, criticized Trump's leadership style and is considering a potential presidential run in 2028. In his recent "state of the state" address, Newsom emphasized California's role as a progressive leader, although this could have implications for his presidential aspirations. Additionally, Newsom proposed changes that would grant more power over school policies to the next governor and reduce the influence of the state superintendent of public instruction. Newsom also mentioned that California has filed 52 lawsuits against the Trump administration during his address.
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Trump claims crime is rampant in California. Newsom counters with stats showing historic lowswww.latimes.com
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Newsom lashes out at Trump over 'carnival of chaos' amid Minnesota ICE shooting furorwww.foxnews.com
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Gavin Newsom spins sunny California tale, blasts Trump in major speechnypost.com
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Newsom blasts Trump in final state address but glosses over California shortcomingswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Gov. Gavin Newsom to Criticize Trump in State of the State Addresswww.nytimes.com
Mamdani socializes with Spielberg, supports rejected candidate, and discusses unproductive DHS talks. City's housing boom praised.
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New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, visited a billionaire film director's apartment and faced scrutiny for appointing a housing activist. Talks with Homeland Security are reportedly not going well. Mamdani is seeking ideas from Jersey City to address New York's housing crisis amidst a surge in development that has been a mixed blessing for residents.
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Amid Opening Sprint, Mamdani Paused to Socialize With Steven Spielbergwww.nytimes.com
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NYC Dem reveals how city council rejected Cea Weaver—now Mamdani is handing her power without confirmationwww.foxnews.com
Jill Biden promotes child care funding in Minnesota. Carville and Al Hunt criticize fraud scandal. Foreign national charged with gun near ICE agents. GOP hopes scandal helps flip Senate seat. New Justice Dept. fraud post announced.
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Former first lady Jill Biden praised federal childcare aid passed by Democrats during a visit to Minnesota, where Governor Tim Walz is facing criticism over potential childcare fraud. Podcast hosts James Carville and Al Hunt supported Walz's decision to end his campaign amidst a welfare fraud scandal in the state. In other news, a Mexican national has been charged with illegally possessing and firing a loaded handgun in Chicago near immigration enforcement actions. Republicans are optimistic about making political gains in Minnesota following the fraud scandal that led to Governor Walz's retirement. This situation challenges the traditional boundaries between the White House and federal law enforcement investigations.
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FLASHBACK: Jill Biden visited Minnesota to tout billions in child care spending during husband's adminwww.foxnews.com
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Foreign national charged with having gun near ICE agents in Chicagowww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Vance Announces New Justice Dept. Fraud Post to Be ‘Run Out of the White House’www.nytimes.com
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JD Vance announces new assistant AG position focusing on fraud impacting taxpayer fundsnypost.com
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Chabria: Tim Walz isn't the only governor plagued by fraud. Newsom may be targeted nextwww.latimes.com
Iran cuts internet amid deadly protests for regime change. Trump supports stalled Russia sanctions bill. Iran faces hospital raids.
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Iranian protests initially triggered by the collapse of the currency have escalated into a widespread uprising calling for the overthrow of the regime. Demonstrators have set fire to government buildings in various provinces, leading to a harsh response from Iranian authorities, including shutting down the internet. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is prepared to file a discharge petition if necessary. Protests have spread to over 100 cities and towns, with citizens demanding more rights and chanting against the government. The government's crackdown on protesters has resulted in the country going offline.
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Iran regime cuts nationwide internet access as protests claim 44 lives across major citieswww.foxnews.com
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Iran Is Cut Off From Internet as Protests Calling for Regime Change Intensifywww.nytimes.com
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Trump backs Russia sanctions bill that has languished in Congress — with path forward unclear: ‘Growing very frustrated’nypost.com
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Iran's new wave of protests prompts hospital raids, internet access cutabcnews.go.com
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Iran reportedly cuts internet as anti-government protests swell: What to knowwww.washingtonexaminer.com
JD Vance predicts the 'dumbest' Democratic candidate like Gavin Newsom or Kamala Harris will win the 2028 nomination.
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Vice President JD Vance criticized the Democratic Party's leadership and hinted at the possibility of another Trump impeachment if Democrats win the midterms. He also discussed potential Democratic competition in 2028, suggesting a potential clash between Kamala Harris and California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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JD Vance says ‘dumbest’ Democratic candidate will win nomination in 2028www.foxnews.com
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JD Vance predicts ‘dumbest’ of Gavin Newsom, Kamala Harris will win 2028 Dem nominationnypost.com
US House approves healthcare subsidy expansion, with 17 Republicans crossing party lines. Bill faces challenge in Senate.
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Seventeen moderate House Republicans joined Democrats in passing a bill to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies, going against their party's leadership. This move was a rare legislative victory for Democrats and a blow to Speaker Mike Johnson. The bill's approval was seen as a triumph for Democrats, but its future remains uncertain as it has no clear path forward. The extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits, which had expired on December 31, was supported by a small group of Republicans, highlighting the Democrats' ability to exploit narrow House margins despite GOP control.
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US House expands healthcare subsidies but bill faces battle in Senatewww.bbc.com
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The 17 House Republicans who sided with Democrats on enhanced Obamacare subsidieswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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House Passes Doomed Bill to Restore ACA Subsidieswww.nytimes.com
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House passes Obamacare subsidies, defying GOP leaders and putting pressure on Senatenypost.com
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17 Republicans rebel against House GOP leaders, join Dems to pass Obamacare extensionwww.foxnews.com
The U.S. is withdrawing from 31 U.N. groups, including climate change agreements, causing concern about the impact on global initiatives.
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The Trump administration is pulling out of 66 global groups, including U.N. entities focusing on climate and health issues, citing that they no longer serve American interests. Former Vice President Al Gore criticized the move, particularly the withdrawal from climate-related initiatives like the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The White House defended the decision, stating that they will seek cooperation where it benefits the American people and stand firm where it does not.
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Why is the U.S. pulling out of 31 U.N. groups? And what's the impact?www.npr.org
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Trump pulls US from UN’s ‘premier’ agreement on climate change in sweeping orderwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Al Gore sounds 'climate crisis' alarm as Trump yanks US from UN initiativeswww.foxnews.com
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Trump Pulls U.S. Out of More Than 30 U.N. Bodieswww.wsj.com
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Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty and dozens of other groupswww.bbc.com
Ali Larter and her husband moved from LA to Idaho for their kids, fully committing to the change.
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Ali Larter left Hollywood for Sun Valley, Idaho five years ago to prioritize family time over industry demands, as revealed in a candid podcast interview.
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Ali Larter says her and her husband ditched LA and 'fully committed' to Idaho move for their kidswww.foxnews.com
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Ali Larter says she and her husband ditched LA and 'fully committed' to Idaho move for their kidswww.foxnews.com