DHS Funding Fight Pushes Senate Into Scramble to Avoid Government Shutdown
The Senate is moving closer to passing another set of government funding bills, but a growing dispute over Homeland Security money is raising fresh fears of a shutdown. Lawmakers expect…
Indiana Congressman Baird Hospitalized Following Car Accident
Republican Congressman Jim Baird of Indiana’s 4th Congressional District was hospitalized after a car accident, according to sources. Baird has represented this largely rural, agriculture-focused district since 2019. Career Background…
Can the US Take Control of Venezuela’s Massive Oil Reserves?
Donald Trump has announced plans to tap into Venezuela’s oil reserves following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. He stated that the US would temporarily “run” the country until a…
Venezuela Holds Massive Oil Reserves, but Output Remains Low
Venezuela has one of the largest proven oil reserves in the world, exceeding 300 billion barrels—more than Saudi Arabia, Iran, or Kuwait. Its reserves are nearly four times larger than…
Trump Holds ‘Make Iran Great Again’ Hat with Lindsey Graham
President Donald Trump held a signed “Make Iran Great Again” hat while standing next to Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. Graham posted the photo Monday morning on his X account, flashing…
Lawmakers Criticize Biden Over Maduro Comments
After former President Donald Trump captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on drug trafficking and terrorism charges, lawmakers revisited President Joe Biden’s previous remarks. Critics argue Biden’s earlier statements about Maduro…
Congress Introduces $174B Spending Bill Ahead of Shutdown Deadline
Lawmakers in Washington have unveiled a $174 billion spending package aimed at preventing a government shutdown when the Jan 30 deadline arrives. The bill combines three of the 12 annual…
Cuba’s Intelligence Role in Venezuela Exposed After Maduro Raid
Cuba confirmed that 32 of its military and intelligence personnel were killed during the U.S. operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in Caracas. As a result, Havana declared two…
Democrats Say Trump’s Venezuela Operation Could Be an Impeachable Offense
Summary Some Democrats are raising alarms after President Donald Trump’s weekend operation in Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Meanwhile, progressive lawmakers…
Trump Criticizes Colombian Leader, Repeats Greenland National Security Threat
Summary President Donald Trump on Sunday slammed Colombian President Gustavo Petro, calling him “sick” and accusing him of involvement in cocaine trafficking to the U.S. At the same time, Trump…
