Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., railed against President Donald Trump’s weekend strikes in Venezuela, but his criticism comes after a history of taking a softer approach to socialist dictators like former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Sanders,…
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Trump urges GOP to be ‘flexible’ on Hyde Amendment, igniting backlash from pro-life allies
by adminPro-life activists and groups are taking issue with President Donald Trump’s remarks to Republican lawmakers to be ‘flexible’ on a law that bans the use of federal funds for most abortions as health care talks…
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s announcement that he is dropping his re-election bid amid a massive fraud scandal in the state is raising questions about the vetting process he received to be Kamala Harris’ running mate. …
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White House says ‘range of options,’ including US military, on table as Trump renews push to acquire Greenland
by adminThe White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump views acquiring Greenland as a national security priority and that the use of the U.S. military remains an option as his administration weighs how to pursue…
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Trump embraces US intervention in Venezuela, opens door to broader Latin America push
by adminPresident Donald Trump has adopted an interventionist posture to justify toppling dictator Nicolás Maduro’s regime in Venezuela and has signaled he’ll take the same approach with other Latin American countries next as his administration seeks…
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Mobs of motorcycle-riding armed militia hunt Venezuelan streets for Trump supporters as crackdown intensifies
by adminIn the aftermath of Nicolás Maduro’s capture by United States forces, paramilitary groups tied to the Venezuelan leader’s regime have initiated an aggressive campaign to maintain control over the country. Mobs of motorcycle-riding civilians often…
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UK, France strike new Ukraine security pact as US takes lead in ceasefire enforcement
by adminThe U.K. and France signed a declaration Tuesday pledging troops for Ukraine under a future peace deal and with security guarantees supported by the U.S. and allied partners. The declaration was adopted in Paris by…
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Trump backs Maduro loyalist over Venezuela opposition leader in post-capture transition
by adminWhen Nicolás Maduro was removed from power by the United States, many in Washington expected the U.S. to rally behind Venezuela’s most prominent opposition leader. Instead, the Trump administration moved to engage a longtime Maduro…
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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., will accuse top Minnesota government officials of being ‘asleep at the wheel’ at the start of his panel’s high-profile hearing into alleged fraud. In Comer’s opening statement, obtained…
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Following the dramatic capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, the United States is now positioned to exert significant influence over the future of the world’s largest oil reserves. What President Donald Trump does next could…