Trump Orders Reopening of Venezuelan Airspace for Commercial Flights

President Donald Trump, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio monitor U.S. military operations in Venezuela, from Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., on Jan. 3, 2026. Molly Riley/The White House via Getty Images On Jan. 29, President Donald Trump announced he had instructed the Transportation Secretary to reopen Venezuela’s airspace to commercial

Senate Fails to Advance Funding Package Ahead of Shutdown Deadline

WASHINGTON—The Senate failed to advance a spending package on Jan. 29 after Democrats said they would not support the measure because it included funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), increasing the odds of a partial government shutdown. The stalled vote comes amid heightened scrutiny and protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in