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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.
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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
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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...
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Speaker Johnson says Congress only needed a notification for the Maduro capture operation.
He argues this action falls under Article II of the Constitution.
Johnson spoke with the president, secretary of state, and defense secretary before the raid.
A full classified briefing for all members is planned...
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• Federal leaders cut the routine vaccine schedule from 17 to 11 diseases
• Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy led the change after a presidential directive
• Experts warn the new vaccine schedule may confuse parents and lower shot rates
• Pediatricians say fewer vaccines could endanger children’s health
• Critics doubt...
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• Critics label the White House ballroom a “corruption tumor” on the grounds.
• Trump plans to fund the ballroom with private donors, including oil firms.
• Former counsel Norm Eisen ties the ballroom to payback culture and foreign policy.
• Public anger grows over healthcare costs and Trump’s low approval...
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• GOP lawmakers left out a funding measure to rebrand the John F. Kennedy Center
• Official Kennedy Center name change needs an act of Congress
• Trump already put his name on the building’s exterior
• Top Republicans criticized the White House for cutting them out
• Move came amid Epstein...
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• Representative Jason Crow challenged a Fox News claim on drug deaths from Venezuela.
• Fox’s Martha MacCallum said 100,000 Americans die yearly from Venezuelan drugs.
• Crow corrected her: most US drug deaths involve meth and fentanyl, not Venezuela.
• The clash highlights the debate over the US invasion of...
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Classified CIA intel shows President Trump backing Delcy Rodríguez for Venezuela’s leadership
Trump rejects opposition leader María Corina Machado despite praising her months ago
The CIA believes Delcy Rodríguez and other hardliners can keep Venezuela stable
Trump wants firm control over Venezuela’s oil and rebuilding efforts
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President Trump says he, personally, is the top person in charge of Venezuela.
A U.S. special operations raid captured Nicolás Maduro in Caracas.
Maduro now faces narco-terrorism and drug charges in New York.
Trump named a team including Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth, Stephen Miller, and “JD.”
Trump...
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The DHS Hilton dispute began when a Minneapolis Hilton franchise canceled rooms for immigration agents.
Hilton’s corporate team said the action did not reflect its policies or values.
Many experts and commentators backed the hotel operator’s right to refuse service.
The debate touched on free speech, franchise...
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• House Republicans and Democrats aim to override two Trump vetoes this week
• The veto override targets water and flood control projects in Colorado and Florida
• Trump vetoed both bills over personal grudges, angering his own party
• Rep. Lauren Boebert led rebuke after her district’s water project was...
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• Health Secretary issued a new pediatric vaccine schedule that cuts doses from 17 to 11.
• Senator Bill Cassidy warns the change could cause “unnecessary fear” among doctors and parents.
• Analysts and commentators criticized Cassidy’s response as empty words and political posturing.
• Parents should learn about the new...
