New York rail tunnel project funding has been restored after a federal judge ordered the release of previously frozen federal funds, clearing a major hurdle for the $16 billion...
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Jimmy Kimmel mocked President Trump’s bruised ego after a high-profile awards snub.
Trump’s reaction stems from missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize.
He then declined to back Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado because she accepted that prize.
Kimmel joked about Trump’s “tiny hands” and hand...
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• Judge Novak orders Lindsey Halligan to explain her appointment in seven days
• A second judge ruled her role unlawful under the Constitution
• Her continued court filings could be “false or misleading statements”
• This order marks the strongest judicial pushback yet
• She replaced a prosecutor fired after refusing...
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• President Trump approved a raid that captured Venezuela’s leader and brought him to the U.S.
• Trump said U.S. oil firms will invest heavily in Venezuela’s refineries and pipelines.
• He announced Venezuela will send 30 to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil to the U.S.
• Analysts called the...
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• President Trump has threatened to acquire Greenland, even by force.
• House Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP leaders oppose any military action.
• Greenland and Denmark firmly reject U.S. takeover efforts.
• Experts warn that trying to seize Greenland would damage alliances and security.
Trump’s Greenland Plan Faces GOP Resistance
President...
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Armed paramilitary groups linked to the government are targeting journalists.
A state of emergency outlaws any support for the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro.
Delcy Rodríguez, now in charge, is tightening her grip on power.
Authorities are searching phones for signs of U.S. support.
Venezuela crisis grips the...
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• The White House posted a new Capitol riot timeline page this week.
• Experts say the page rewrites key events and includes false claims.
• The timeline wrongly says Trump called for peace and no officers died.
• Analysts call the page offensive, sickening, and dangerous.
• This rewrite may shape...
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Michael Wolff says Maduro’s dancing cut straight to Trump’s ego.
Video of Maduro dance moves at rallies felt like a public taunt.
Trump offered Maduro a lavish exile, but Maduro refused.
Mocking Trump can shake him more than real threats.
A well-known author who has covered President Trump...
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• Democrats in Washington plan a ballot measure for mid-decade redistricting if they gain a supermajority.
• The proposal adds a trigger to allow mid-decade redistricting when another state does it first.
• The move responds to recent battles over gerrymandering in Republican-controlled states.
• Lawmakers aim to protect Democratic seats...
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The Wall Street Journal board slammed talk to invade Greenland as self-defeating.
They agree the U.S. has real strategic interests on the island but reject force.
Military threats risk breaking NATO unity and weaken U.S. leverage in Europe.
Feuding over Greenland hands Vladimir Putin a diplomatic win.
President...
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Stephen Colbert highlights low viewership for Trump’s Kennedy Center Honors.
Ratings dropped to three million viewers under the president’s hosting.
Colbert compares Trump’s numbers to his own 9.25 million debut.
The show’s low ratings spark questions about audience interest.
Colbert uses humor to respond to Trump’s past...
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Noelle Cook’s new book The Conspiracists explores women’s extremism.
She tracked 100 arrested women and found many were middle-aged.
Two key figures, Yvonne St. Cyr and Tammy Butry, led parts of the Capitol riot.
Isolation and online groups fueled a sense of belonging and purpose.
On January 6,...
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Oklahoma reports only statewide measles numbers, not county details.
Experts warn limited data slows community response.
Tulsa doctor pushes for county data, faces legal hurdles.
Health department cites privacy rules to block detailed info.
Other states share county numbers to track outbreaks.
Several measles cases hit Oklahoma in...
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• Representative Ted Lieu says Marco Rubio misled Congress.
• Lawmakers still lack a clear U.S. strategy for Venezuela.
• The Trump administration used force without seeking a vote.
• Critics demand Rubio explain his briefing statements.
Marco Rubio Under Fire for Misleading Congress on Venezuela
Representative Ted Lieu, a Democrat from California,...
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• Trump aimed to boost American dominance with his Venezuela operation.
• Experts warn the raid may weaken U.S. influence in the region.
• The mission ignores democracy and international law language.
• Venezuelans fear a U.S.-backed regime of Maduro’s allies.
• Global partners might turn away if America acts as a...
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Senate Judiciary leaders say it’s wrong to leave them out of the Venezuela briefing.
The administration calls the Maduro capture a law enforcement action.
Grassley and Durbin argue they have clear oversight of DOJ, FBI and DEA.
The move sparks debate among pro-Trump noninterventionists and oversight supporters.
President...
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• Florida politicians, groups, and developers set bold New Year’s resolutions.
• Gov. DeSantis plans a charm makeover in 2026.
• Lawmakers vow to protect Confederate monuments and expand book bans.
• Fans must donate big to revive Florida college sports.
• Developers push new strip malls and homes on wild lands.
•...
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• Dan Bongino resigned as FBI Deputy Director after a year of turmoil
• His memo on Jeffrey Epstein’s case clashed with his past claims
• He faced tense meetings with Attorney General Pam Bondi
• He publicly thanked President Trump and Director Patel on his last day
• His departure marks...
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• A top economist says the US attack aims to seize Venezuela’s oil
• Trump hopes US elites will profit from vast Venezuelan reserves
• The plan echoes past US-backed leaders who let foreign oil firms in
• Critics argue the real goal is control of the world’s biggest petroleum wealth
A...
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The Trump administration is sending about 2,000 federal agents to Minnesota.
Officials claim this immigration crackdown targets dangerous criminals.
Minnesota’s Somali community feels unfairly singled out.
Over 1,000 arrests have happened so far, say Department of Homeland Security leaders.
Local leaders worry about trust between communities and...
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• A protester inside a Manhattan courtroom confronted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
• Maduro pointed upward and declared himself a man of God and Venezuela’s president.
• The moment left CNN anchor Boris Sanchez visibly shocked.
• The reaction highlights tensions around Maduro’s legal battle in the United States.
Stunning Maduro Reaction...
