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Venezuelan Interior Minister and long suspected drug lord Diosdado Cabello on Tuesday claimed that is “impossible” to determine how many people allegedly died in the U.S. military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro because they were “blown to pieces.” Cabello also falsely claimed that America was the first to “bomb” Venezuela during the operation to capture Maduro, when in reality, forces loyal to Hugo Chávez had bombed the country in the past. Cabello, widely described as the most dangerous strongman in the socialist regime and a man actively wanted by U.S. authorities on narco-terrorism charges, held a press conference on Tuesday…
Tuesday on MS NOW’s “All In,” Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) said that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was “roaming the streets, harassing and terrorizing” the people of her district. Host Chris Hayes said, “Congresswoman, first, let me just ask about how your district is doing and what you have been hearing from the people you represent in that district over the last several days?” Omar said, “The district really is on edge. People are angry. People are frustrated. They’re confused. They don’t understand why this chaos, is is necessary. And they certainly, do not want this level of militarized ICE and…
President Donald Trump earlier signaled support for protests in the Islamic Republic and threatened new strikes The US has opened a new air and missile defense coordination cell at a key airbase in Qatar amid rising tensions with Iran and President Donald Trump’s promises to assist protesters in the Islamic Republic.In a statement on Tuesday, US Central Command said the facility at the Al Udeid Air Base, which houses some 10,000 troops, will be comprised of American and allied personnel and seeks to “enhance integrated air and missile defense.” The new cell is also intended to tighten information-sharing, threat warning,…
Trump Sets the New Terms of SovereigntyAlexander Dugin argues that the US attack on Venezuela and kidnapping of Maduro was deliberately staged as “meme” political theater to demonstrate Trump’s harsh, rapid, no-holds-barred approach, signaling the de facto end of international-law norms in favor of raw power and compelling other powers to prove their sovereignty through might.Radio Sputnik, Escalation Host: The most discussed topic of the first days of 2026, which we have already witnessed, has been the United States of America’s sharp start to the year: their military operation in Venezuela and the kidnapping of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. You…
The death toll continues to climb as the Iranian theocracy unleashes its security troops and militias against civilian demonstrators, with some reports claiming that over ten thousand people have been killed. Regime judges are threatening swift trials and executions for detainees, and human rights activists say some prisoners have been tortured and forced to sign confessions. The chief of the Iranian judiciary, Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, warned on Wednesday that the regime’s body count would be increased by rapid trials and executions for anyone who dares to join the protests. His remarks were widely broadcast by Iranian state media to intimidate the…
The Trump-Kennedy Center has ended its exclusive partnership with the Washington National Opera, citing unsustainable financial losses and the desire to open the stage to opera productions from across the United States and the world. According to an exclusively obtained letter provided by the Trump-Kennedy Center to WNO leadership dated January 13, 2026, and sent via Federal Express, the Trump-Kennedy Center (TKC) made clear that the exclusive relationship with the WNO had become unsustainable. The Center emphasized a commitment to commonsense financial planning, stating, “The Trump Kennedy Center (Center) business plan calls for programs to be net neutral either by corporate…
On Tuesday’s broadcast of “CNN News Central,” St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her acknowledged that the lawsuit against the federal government that the city has joined in with over ICE lacks a legal precedent because there isn’t a precedent for courts to prevent federal law enforcement from enforcing federal law because “Never in any other administration has any president had this type of overreach into local jurisdictions. And so, we will be that precedent-setting case.” Her said that the lawsuit isn’t to keep agents from performing their legal duties. Co-host Kate Bolduan then asked, “The question, though, Mayor, is what legal…
Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott is abandoning plans to hold a vote Thursday on landmark cryptocurrency legislation, according to three people with knowledge of the matter who were granted anonymity to discuss plans that haven’t yet been announced. The South Carolina Republican’s move to punt a scheduled markup comes amid surprise new opposition from a leading crypto firm and uncertainty about the whip count on both sides of the aisle. Read the full article here
The island is crucial for building the Golden Dome missile defense system, the US president has said America must take control of Greenland for the sake of national security, as the island is crucial for building the proposed Golden Dome missile defense system, US President Donald Trump has said.Trump’s statements regarding Greenland have escalated in recent weeks, with the US president growing increasingly insistent on acquiring the territory from Denmark by any means, while hinting at the possibility of using force to annex the island. He offered a new rationale on Wednesday, arguing that control of Greenland is necessary for…
Parents can now elect to open Trump accounts, while parents of newborns can opt in to seed money.gettyTax season is approaching, and for parents of minor children, there’s a new form worth paying attention to. The IRS has finally released Form 4547, which allows taxpayers to register an eligible child for a Trump Account while filing a 2025 tax return. Although the main feature of these accounts—the ability to contribute money—won’t begin until later in 2026, taxpayers can opt into the program now by making an election with their 2025 tax return.Here’s what you need to know.You Have To Make…