NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, about the Trump administration’s military …
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‘We’re in charge’: Trump’s vow to ‘run’ Venezuela prompts questions
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogUncertainty surrounds Trump’s claim that the US is ‘in charge’ of Venezuela following Maduro’s capture.
President Trump, alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, speaks to the press at his Mar-a-Lago residence …
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Smith on Maduro capture: ‘I don’t think it fundamentally changed drug trafficking in America at all’
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogRep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) said on Sunday he doesn’t think capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will have a significant impact on the …
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday underscored the importance of safeguarding Venezuelan sovereignty after U.S. forces captured President Nicolás Maduro and took control …
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Trump administration to brief members of Congress on Venezuela actions Monday
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogTrump administration officials will brief a select group of lawmakers on Monday on the operation in Venezuela to capture and arrest President …
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Starlink says it will provide service to people of Venezuela through Feb. 3
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogSpaceX CEO Elon Musk said Starlink, the company’s satellite internet provider, will provide the service free of charge to the people of …
Then-Miami Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins holds a press conference on Dec. 10. Miami is home to many Venezuelan expats. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide …
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Top House Intelligence Democrat labels Venezuela operation ‘imperial adventure’
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogRep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.), the ranking member on the House Intelligence Committee, on Sunday labeled the recent U.S. operation in Venezuela an …
President Trump on Sunday reportedly threatened Venezuela’s new leader, Delcy Rodríguez, after the U.S. ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. “If she doesn’t …
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that multiple U.S. agencies, including the State Department, Pentagon and Department of Justice (DOJ) will …
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Live updates: Lawmakers react to Trump Venezuela attack, Maduro capture
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogPresident Trump’s operation to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday drew a sharp response in the U.S. and abroad, from outright …
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Politics chat: How Trump's MAGA supporters see the operation in Venezuela
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogWe have analysis on President Trump’s decision to topple Venezuela’s leader, and how it will be viewed by his MAGA supporters.
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HHS escalates Minnesota fraud fight, prompting fear among daycare providers
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is escalating the Trump administration’s attacks on Minnesota by freezing all federal funding to …
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is now on U.S. soil after the Trump administration captured and removed him from power. Late on Saturday, …
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Rep. Joaquin Castro on Venezuela strikes, Trump’s claim Maduro ‘captured’ : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe Democrat was among the lawmakers who in December introduced a War Powers Resolution to block President Trump from escalating operations in …
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Hawaii’s ‘Green Fee’ is in effect, but not all of it: What does that mean?
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe Green Fee increases the Transient Accommodations Tax by .75% to an 11% rate statewide.
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Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine on legal questions surrounding the Venezuela attack : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogKaine is among the lawmakers who have been critical of the Trump administration’s stance toward Venezuela. DANIEL ESTRIN, HOST: We have been …
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Who are the key Venezuelan political players after Maduro’s capture
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe Trump administration’s move to capture and remove from power Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday has sparked a political crisis in …
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Live updates: Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela with Maduro in custody; reaction sharply divided
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogPresident Trump said the U.S. will “run” Venezuela after U.S. personnel carried out a “large scale” attack inside the country and captured …
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U.S. operation in Venezuela raises questions about congressional oversight
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogNPR’s Daniel Estrin discusses with Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
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Palantir courts major federal contracts — and controversy — in Trump era
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogPalantir has seen its portfolio of government contracts mushroom in President Trump’s second term, but the company is also facing growing scrutiny …
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Trump holds press conference on operation to remove Venezuelan President Maduro : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogU.S. President Donald Trump takes questions as he announced the creation of the “Trump-class” battleship during a statement to the media at …
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SAFE Chips Act avoids a false choice on the economy and national security
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThere are alternatives to accepting a recession or transferring advanced technology to China.
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A look at President Trump’s strained relationship with lawmakers : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAfter vetoing bipartisan bills, President Trump says he doesn’t want to deal with Congress. Michel Martin asks Jessica Taylor of the Cook …
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Student loan debt: Which age group carries the biggest balances?
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogBorrowers ages 50 to 61 have the highest average balance of any age group at $48,203, according to federal data.
President Trump has vetoed a bill to help finish a water pipeline in Colorado, saying it’s about “fiscal sanity.” Critics of the …
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Curtis Sliwa defends Mamdani, chalks up Trump ‘love-fest’ to them both being ‘actors’
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogFormer New York City mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa (R) defended Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) ahead of his swearing-in, but described the recent …
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In transcript of closed-door testimony, Jack Smith defends his prosecutions of Trump : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe House Oversight Committee has released the transcript and video of a private deposition by former special counsel Jack Smith in December. …
