María Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition urge military to back power transfer after Maduro capture
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado issued an open call for a transfer of power Saturday, urging the military to abandon Nicolás Maduro’s government and recognize opposition-backed candidate Edmundo González as president after the U.S. said Maduro had been captured. Machado’s
House GOP critics break with Trump over Venezuela operation that captured Maduro
President Donald Trump’s House GOP critics are ripping the administration’s operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., was the first to criticize the Trump administration’s operation in Venezuela, again breaking
JD Vance skips Trump’s Venezuela spotlight, but aide says he was ‘deeply involved’ behind the scenes
Vice President JD Vance was not physically present at President Donald Trump’s news conference announcing the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro because of heightened security and secrecy concerns, according to a spokesperson, despite being closely involved in the planning
Rubio to Cuba: ‘I’d be concerned’ after US military arrests Venezuelan leader Maduro
Cuban leaders should be concerned following the U.S. military operation in Venezuela and the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday, as President Donald Trump signaled that his administration could shift its focus to the Caribbean
Kamala Harris blasts Trump administration’s capture of Venezuela’s Maduro as ‘unlawful and unwise’
Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday evening condemned the Trump administration’s capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife, calling the operation both ‘unlawful’ and ‘unwise.’ In a lengthy post on X, Harris acknowledged that Maduro is a ‘brutal’
Schumer silent as Mamdani scraps antisemitism definition, synagogue security
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., remained silent Friday when his office was asked about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s day one orders that drew backlash from the international Jewish community. Among his first actions as mayor, Mamdani revoked orders
Healthcare, economy and the ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’: Welcome to the midterms
If you’re still unpacking results from the 2024 election, it’s time to give up. 2026 is an election year. Welcome to the midterms. Health care. The economy. The ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill.’ All are factors as voters go to the polls this fall. Democrats
Ukraine tricks Russia into paying $500K bounty for fake hit on Putin opponent: report
Ukraine orchestrated a fake hit on one of Russia’s enemies who has fought alongside Ukrainian forces, tricking the Kremlin into paying out a $500,000 bounty Kyiv used to fund its war effort. The subject of the supposed Dec. 27 assassination was
Mamdani’s inauguration fuels debate over Gen Z shift toward socialism, away from free markets
New York City’s new mayor wasted little time drawing ideological lines, using his swearing-in ceremony to double down on campaign promises filled with government-led solutions — a sharp contrast with free-market principles Republicans warn are increasingly under threat amid an
DOGE says agencies cut $1.6B in federal contracts, flags spending on Somalia, HHS web services
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) said Friday that federal agencies have terminated or reduced 55 contracts over the last three days with a combined ceiling value of $1.6 billion, claiming $542 million in savings. DOGE, whose name nods to Elon