China quietly builds worldwide space network, alarming US over future military power
China reportedly builds satellite facilities across Africa and Latin America, extending its Belt and Road strategy to space infrastructure development globally.
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Trump’s View on Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Remains Unchanged: White House
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing at the White House on Jan. 8, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump previously raised concerns about Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado’s prospects of becoming the leader of Venezuela, and that view remains the same, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt
Venezuela’s Machado Says She Presented Trump With Her Nobel Peace Prize Medal
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado arrives at the U.S. Capitol to meet U.S. senators after her meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Jan. 15, 2026. Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump hosted Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for a lunch meeting at the White House on Jan. 15. Speaking
Venezuela’s Machado Gifts Trump Her Nobel Peace Prize Medal
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado arrives at the U.S. Capitol to meet U.S. senators after her meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Jan. 15, 2026. Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters WASHINGTON—U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for a lunch meeting at the White House on Jan. 15.
Federal judge scorches Dems for pandering to Latinos with California map in fiery dissent
A federal judge blasted California’s mid-decade redistricting plan, saying race played a key role in drawing Democratic-friendly House districts.
White House blames Democrats for ICE violence as Minneapolis erupts, Insurrection Act threat looms
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt blames Democrats for encouraging violence against ICE officers in Minneapolis, saying rhetoric calling agents "Nazis" leads to chaos.
White House defends ‘aptly named’ Department of War as watchdog flags up to $125M cost
The Congressional Budget Office says changing the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War could cost up to $125 million.