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U.S. seizes oil tanker suspected of carrying embargoed Venezuelan oil in Caribbean

The U.S. seized an oil tanker suspected of carrying embargoed oil from Venezuela in a predawn mission.

Trump says he canceled additional attacks on Venezuela, pointing to prisoner release

President Trump says he canceled a "second wave of attacks" on Venezuela because he sees progress in Caracas under the interim government.

Missing Jan. 6 plaque to be displayed at Capitol

A plaque honoring law enforcement who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack will go on display inside the building, senators decided Thursday. The Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution directing the Architect of the Capitol to “prominently display” the memorial in a “publicly accessible” part of the Senate wing until it can...

Honoring fallen law enforcement heroes: Appreciation is more than just a thank you

The Medal of Sacrifice Act is a bill to create a permanent, formal recognition for law enforcement officers and first responders who are killed in the line of duty, ensuring that their sacrifice is honored in a lasting and tangible way.

US forces board 5th Venezuela-linked tanker

The U.S. early Friday seized a fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela in its campaign to control oil exports from the South American country. The Olina was seized in international waters east of the Caribbean Sea by the U.S. Coast Guard in coordination with the Defense Department, State Department and Justice Department, Homeland Security Secretary...

Trump administration says it is reviewing refugee status of Minnesota residents

The Trump administration on Friday acknowledged it has begun to review the refugee status of Minnesota residents, alerting the public to the operation in the wake of an immigration officer’s killing of a Minneapolis woman. The announcement from U.S. Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS) said that since mid-December the agency has conducted “a sweeping initiative...

Trump has agreed to release Russian nationals on seized tanker: Moscow

Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Friday that President Trump has agreed to release two Russian crew members on an oil tanker the U.S. Coast Guard seized in the North Atlantic earlier this week. The Bella 1, a sanctioned ship in the global “dark fleet,” began flying a Russian flag on Dec. 24, days after...

What the US calls ‘milk’ could dominate dairy talks with Canada

If Canada spins the FDA’s rule to strengthen its regulatory defense, this debate will drag on until the cows come home.

Marjorie Taylor Greene slams report White House contacted Secret Service over her

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is accusing the White House of spreading “horrific lies” about her in response to a report that the White House reported her to the Secret Service. An Axios article published Friday revealed the White House gave Greene's name to the Secret Service, believing she shared information with an anti-war...

5 states suing Trump over social safety net funding freeze

Five state attorneys general announced Thursday that they are suing the Trump administration for freezing $10 billion in child care and family assistance funding in five Democratic-led states. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said Tuesday in a press release that the freeze was due to "serious concerns about widespread fraud and misuse...

Somaliland: Israel is not the issue

Since it broke away from the central government in 1991, Somaliland has boasted  more than three decades of political democracy and economic stability.

Swalwell, Goldman to offer bill stripping ICE agents of qualified immunity

Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) are planning to introduce a bill that would strip federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers of their qualified immunity protections. The bill, called the ICE OUT Act, comes amid fervent debate over whether an ICE officer should face criminal prosecution for the fatal shooting of 37-year-old...

Obama Presidential Center job listings push ‘anti-racism’ pledge ahead of opening

Obama Presidential Center opens June in Chicago with anti-racism commitment for all hires, contrasting President Donald Trump's federal DEI elimination.

Key Republican negotiator details bipartisan Obamacare fix as abortion dispute remains sticking point

Healthcare plan from bipartisan senators would extend premium subsidies, add income caps and offer health savings account option backed by President Donald Trump.

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