Maduro’s capture is ‘beginning of the end’ for Cuba’s regime, House Intelligence chair says
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford says Maduro's capture may destabilize Cuba and Nicaragua.
Congress returns amid Venezuela operation; facing deadline to avert shutdown
Washington — Lawmakers return to Washington this week, staring down an end-of-month deadline to avert another government shutdown. The next funding fight comes fresh off a revolt from moderate Republicans over rising health care costs, and as the conflict with Venezuela and frustration with the Justice Department’s handling of the rollout of the Epstein files
Man detained at JD Vance’s Ohio home, Secret Service says
A man was detained by Secret Service personnel at Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati home after allegedly causing property damage, including breaking windows on the exterior of a personal residence, the Secret Service said early Monday. “Shortly after midnight on Monday, January 5, the man was physically detained by Secret Service agents assigned to the
Hegseth moves to censure Sen Mark Kelly, review his retirement rank and pay over ‘seditious video’
Sen. Mark Kelly faces military justice proceedings for allegedly making "seditious" statements encouraging service members to disobey orders, according to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Ends Bid for Reelection
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reacts as Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris concedes the election during a speech at Howard University in Washington on Nov. 6, 2024. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Minnesota’s governor said on Jan. 5 that he would not run for another term. Gov. Tim Walz, a Democrat, said
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops out of 2026 gubernatorial race
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he is dropping his reelection campaign amid increased criticism over his handling of fraud in the state. Walz initially announced his run for a third term as governor in September, but says he reevaluated the decision over the holidays. “I came to the conclusion that I can’t give a political campaign
Maduro to appear in U.S. court, Trump threatens other nations
Following the action in Venezuela, the Trump administration is alluding to possible action elsewhere in the region. In remarks aboard Air Force One Sunday night, Mr. Trump mentioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro, saying Colombia is “very sick too, run by a very sick man.” Mr. Trump said he felt Petro is “not going to be