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Michael Goodwin: Using the military for regime change in Iran would be a gamble — don’t turn it into another Iraq

American power can make itself known in various ways, as Teddy Roosevelt brilliantly outlined with his famous admonition to “Speak softly and carry a big stick.”

More immigration moves

MORE IMMIGRATION MOVES. On Tuesday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that the government is ending Temporary Protected Status for thousands of Somalis living in the United States. Fox News reported that the action will apply to the 2,471 Somalis currently residing in the U.S. with TPS designation, plus 1,383 more who have pending […]

Secret Service agent placed on leave after allegedly discussing sensitive information

The Secret Service has placed an agent on administrative leave after an undercover video showed him discussing sensitive parts of his duties, NewsNation’s Kevin Bohn reported Tuesday. The Secret Service also suspended the agent's security clearance, who served on Vice President Vance’s detail and has worked for the law enforcement agency for five years. The...

DOJ sees no basis for civil rights investigation following ICE shooting in Minneapolis, official says

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly not investigating the fatal shooting of Renee Good by a federal immigration officer as a civil rights case. “There is currently no basis for a criminal civil rights investigation,” Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told CNN Tuesday. The Hill has reached out to the DOJ for comment. Good,...

Trump: Renee Good’s actions before fatal shooting ‘were pretty tough’ 

President Trump said Tuesday that Renee Good’s actions prior to a federal immigration officer fatally shooting her “were pretty tough.” “I would bet you that she, under normal circumstances, was a very solid, wonderful person. But her actions were pretty tough,” the president told CBS News’s Tony Dokoupil. Good, 37, was shot and killed by...

GOP eyes Venezuela’s untapped oil wealth as Democrats sound alarm over taxpayer risk

Lawmakers are split on who will foot the bill for running Venezuela, a country flush with eye-popping oil reserves but an economy that's been reduced to a hollowed-out shell.

DHS funding threatened as Congress rolls out $80B spending bill amid shutdown fears

Congress unveils a nearly $80 billion funding package, but a government shutdown looms as Democrats threaten to block DHS funding over the Minneapolis ICE incident.

Trump administration revokes more than 100,000 visas in first year back

More than 100,000 visas have been revoked under the Trump administration in less than a year, as the State Department steps up enforcement tied to crime, overstays and public safety threats.

Marco Rubio emerges as key Trump power player after Venezuela operation

Marco Rubio emerges as Trump's most influential foreign policy figure, reportedly holding three key roles in the administration's leadership structure.

Republican senator vows to block Trump Fed nominee over Powell investigation

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces criminal investigation over testimony regarding Fed headquarters renovation as President Donald Trump seeks replacement.

The Trump Administration’s Lawfare Will Destroy More Than Just Itself

The cost of the politics of this era will be felt long after Trump is gone.

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—January 12

1971—Justices Douglas, Brennan and Marshall dissent from the Court’s ruling (in Wyman v. James) that a state may condition a person’s receipt of benefits under the Aid to...

The Saddest Part of This Recent Economic Lunacy

The president has offered four ideas in the past week that are all a huge problem — for the people these ideas are supposed...

How America Can Win the ‘Tech Triad’ Race

If the U.S. hopes to stay ahead of China, we need a national, coordinated strategy for developing emerging technologies.

Proceed with Caution on Venezuelan Oil

Helping jumpstart a decrepit oil sector is one thing; brazenly expropriating its resources is another.

‘Lament and Hope’ service held at Minneapolis church amid fears of immigration crackdown

A Minneapolis church opened its doors for a special Sunday service - called a service of 'Lament and Hope' - in recognition of the tumultuous week in a city on edge after the fatal shooting of a woman by an immigration officer.

Former Rep. Mary Peltola jumps into Alaska Senate race

Former Rep. Mary Peltola entered the Alaska Senate race on Monday, giving Democrats a major candidate recruitment win and the chance to expand the...

Inside the lightning US strike that overwhelmed Venezuela’s defenses and seized Maduro

U.S. military launched a massive strike against Venezuela with 150+ aircraft, capturing dictator Nicolás Maduro in major coordinated operation.

US raid in Venezuela signals deterrence to adversaries on three fronts, experts say

U.S. capture of Venezuela's Maduro sparks international debate over whether bold action deters rivals like China and Russia or sets dangerous precedent.

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