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Wife of former American detainee released after more than a year in Venezuelan prison

The wife of an American citizen freed from Venezuelan prison after year-long detention on alleged espionage charges, reunites with husband in emotional call.

The crooks are still in charge of Venezuela — US should plot a road map to freedom

President Trump’s grandiose promises to “make Venezuela rich” may end up like others of...

Sending soldiers to Minneapolis for immigration crackdown would be unconstitutional, mayor says

The mayor of Minneapolis said Sunday that sending active duty soldiers into Minnesota to help with an immigration crackdown is a ridiculous and unconstitutional idea as he urged protesters to remain peaceful so the president won't see a need to send in the U.S. military.

Army puts 1,500 soldiers on standby for possible Minnesota deployment, AP sources say

The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers to be ready in case of a possible deployment to Minnesota, where federal authorities have been conducting a massive immigration enforcement operation, two defense officials said Sunday.

Reports that more than half of detained immigrants lack criminal records ‘wrong,’ Noem says

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is trying to set the record straight on the number of migrants detained by ICE who have committed a criminal offense.

Hegseth: Maduro ‘f’d around and he found out’ 

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro "f'd around and found out" following the leader's capture amid U.S. strikes on the country's capital Caracas. "Nicolás Maduro had his chance," Hegseth said at a press conference with Trump at the president's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. "Just like Iran had their chance until...

The next election will be decided by America’s sick

America's sick will decide the 2026 midterm elections, as the American health care system is designed to put profits over patients and two-thirds of all bankruptcies are medical, while ACA premiums are expected to rise 114 percent in 2026.

Pelosi accuses Trump of hypocrisy over Maduro charges

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Saturday called President Trump's indictment of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro "hypocritical," after Trump pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández last year following his conviction on drug charges. "If the President grounds his actions on the basis of drug trafficking charges, it is entirely hypocritical in light of...

Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela, control oil production

President Trump said Saturday that the U.S. will “run” Venezuela until a transition takes place following the capture of the country’s President Nicholas Maduro. "We're going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper, and judicious transition," Trump said during a news conference from his Mar-a-Lago resort. "We don't...

Trump administration informed Gang of Eight of Venezuela operation after it started

The Trump administration informed the “Gang of Eight,” the top Republican and Democratic leaders of the Senate and House and the chairmen and ranking members of the Senate and House Intelligence Committees, of the operation against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro only after it started, according to a source familiar with the matter. The administration didn’t...

Palantir courts major federal contracts — and controversy — in Trump era

Palantir has seen its portfolio of government contracts mushroom in President Trump’s second term, but the company is also facing growing scrutiny over its work with the administration, particularly its assistance with controversial immigration efforts. The software company, which focuses on data analytics, is not unfamiliar with controversy, given long-standing accusations that its tools are...

Pam Bondi says Maduro indicted on narco-terrorism charges

Attorney General Pam Bondi on Saturday said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, had both been indicted in narco-terrorism charges following military strikes in Venezuela. Bondi’s statement came after President Trump announced the capture of Maduro and Flores. Maduro’s whereabouts after the U.S. attack were unclear, and Venezuelan officials were asking for...

SAFE Chips Act avoids a false choice on the economy and national security

There are alternatives to accepting a recession or transferring advanced technology to China.

Democrats rip Trump administration for ‘illegal’ strikes on Venezuela

Democratic lawmakers lambasted the administration early Saturday after President Trump announced U.S. personnel captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, flew them of the South American nation and carried out a "large scale" strike in the country. The move, many argued, was "illegal" without congressional approval. Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) specifically called out...

Russia harshly criticizes US attack on Venezuela, capture of Maduro

Russia is offering stark criticism of the U.S. military attack on Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. In response, Russia called for a full meeting of the United Nations Security Council. "This morning, the United States carried out an act of armed aggression against Venezuela. This causes deep concern and condemnation,"...

Live updates: Bondi says Maduro indicted in New York, to face ‘full wrath’ of US justice

President Trump early Saturday announced that U.S. personnel captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and were flown out of the country as the military carried out a “large scale” strike inside the nation. Explosions were heard in the early hours in Caracas, the nation’s capital, and some parts of the city reported being without...

Trump praises US military’s operation in Venezuela: ‘brilliant’

President Trump praised the US military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicholas Maduro as "brilliant" and announced that the US had successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela.

Trump tries to beat back questions about health: Key takeaways

In one of his most candid interviews about his age, President Trump disclosed the ways he manages his health, several of which go against the advice of his doctors.  Speaking to The Wall Street Journal in an interview published Thursday, Trump discussed his discomfort with some of the guidance coming from his physicians, as well as his regrets over...

Minnesota fraud scandal poses danger for Democrats in Senate race

The massive statewide fraud scandal in Minnesota is threatening to become a liability for Democrats in the state’s closely watched Senate race this year. In particular, some Democrats think the widespread money laundering scheme, which is estimated to have stolen as much as roughly $9 billion, could be a problem for Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, the second-in-command to...

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