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Trump responds to post suggesting Rubio as president of Cuba: ‘Sounds good to me’

President Donald Trump responds to joke about Marco Rubio becoming Cuba's president, as viral memes poke fun at secretary of state's expanding roles.

Somali Maine city councilor resigns days after taking office after felony charge, residency questions

Lewiston councilor Iman Osman steps down citing racist opposition and personal attacks after being accused of firearm theft and residency violations.

Youngkin backs JD Vance for 2028, calls vice president a ‘great’ GOP nominee

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signals support for JD Vance for 2028 presidential race in exclusive Fox News interview, calling the vice president a "great nominee."

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—January 11

1954—President Eisenhower nominates former California governor Earl Warren to serve as Chief Justice. Warren...

How Will Prospective Venezuelan Oil Production Affect the U.S. Petroleum Market?

Expect the Trump administration to act to protect U.S. oil producers from downward price...

Democratic caucus Chair Aguilar says Trump impeachment is not a priority

House Democratic Caucus Chair Peter Aguilar said Wednesday that Democrats are not focused on impeaching President Trump, after the president warned Republican lawmakers that Democrats will try to impeach him a third time if they win back control of the House this year.

Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session in April to redraw Florida’s congressional districts

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday he plans to call a special session in April for the Republican-dominated legislature to draw new congressional districts, joining a redistricting arms race among states that have redrawn districts mid-decade.

U.S. seizes Venezuelan oil tankers, starts to market crude for sale

The Trump administration on Wednesday said it's marketing Venezuelan crude oil for sale and will control the flow of crude from the South American country "indefinitely" as U.S. forces seized two sanctioned tankers in Atlantic waters.

5 questions about the Democratic push to replace Chuck Schumer

At least 13 states have Democratic Senate candidates who oppose Schumer's continued leadership.

Speaker Johnson says U.S. pursuing ‘diplomatic channels’ to acquire Greenland, not military force

House Speaker Mike Johnson said the Trump administration is not seriously considering military action to acquire Greenland but is pursuing "diplomatic channels."

‘You have failed’: Comer clashes with Democrat as Minnesota fraud probe sparks shouting match

Reps. James Comer and Summer Lee engage in heated exchange during House Oversight Committee hearing examining Minnesota daycare and medical fraud schemes.

Minnesota AG blasts House hearing on fraud scandal in his state: ‘A lot of bulls— from Republicans’

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison clashes with Republicans as House Oversight and Government Reform Committee holds Minnesota fraud scandal hearing.

White House says Venezuela’s future ‘dictated’ by US as Trump embraces ‘American dominance’

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that the U.S. is in "close correspondence" with interim Venezuelan authorities after the toppling of the Maduro regime.

Watchdog urges DOJ probe of top research university over alleged illegal DEI practices: ‘Defies common sense’

America First Legal accuses Washington University of violating civil rights law through diversity programs that allegedly prioritize certain racial groups.

Mayor Jacob Frey tells ICE to ‘get the f— out of Minneapolis,’ rejects DHS self-defense statement

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey told federal immigration authorities to leave the city after a woman was fatally shot during an ICE operation, prompting DHS pushback.

Trump admin to control Venezuelan oil sales in radical shift aimed at restarting crude flow

Energy secretary reveals Venezuelan oil export plan as Trump administration seeks to restart flow from world's largest oil reserves to the U.S. market.

GOP lawmaker moves to award congressional medal for journalist who exposed Minnesota fraud

Journalist Nick Shirley uncovered Minnesota fraud operations that allegedly cost the state up to $9 billion, prompting Rep. Eli Crane to propose congressional recognition.

Minnesota senator calls on ICE to ‘leave now for everyone’s safety’ after shooting incident

Senator Tina Smith demands ICE leave Minneapolis immediately after woman reportedly injured in shooting during federal immigration enforcement operation.

Trump endorses Cuellar opponent after pardoning Dem rep

Trump endorses Tano Tijerina for Texas' 28th Congressional District after criticizing Rep. Henry Cuellar for running as Democrat despite receiving pardon.

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