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Wednesday, Jan 07, 2026
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White House Signals Walz’s Exit Is Only First Step as Political Battle Intensifies
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s withdrawal from the 2026 gubernatorial race is welcomed by the White House but seen as insufficient in broader partisan conflict
U.S. Oil Leaders to Meet with White House as Trump Pursues Venezuelan Energy Revival
Senior executives from major American oil companies are set to discuss investment opportunities in Venezuela with White House officials amid strategic efforts to restore the country’s oil output
Senate Confirms Trump’s Drug Czar Nominee Who Backs Medical Marijuana as Rescheduling Decision Nears
Sara Carter Bailey is approved to lead the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy amid a broader push to reclassify cannabis under federal law
Trump Adviser Stephen Miller Asserts U.S. Entitlement to Greenland, Escalating Geopolitical Tensions
White House deputy chief of staff states Greenland should belong to the United States and implies no nation would oppose U.S. control as global leaders warn against undermining sovereignty
Trump Urges House Republicans to Hold Narrow Majority but Speech Wanders as Challenges Mount
As the Republican majority in the House of Representatives continues to shrink, President Trump’s address aims to rally support with mixed focus and limited new policy direction
White House Releases January 6 Commemorative Website Asserting Democrats’ Role in ‘Historic Wrong’
On the fifth anniversary of January 6, the Trump White House publishes a narrative-reshaping site that disputes established accounts and critiques Democratic leadership
Trump Administration Signals Military Option in Bid to Acquire Greenland
White House asserts U.S. interest in Greenland as a national security priority, keeping military measures among options amid firm Danish and European rejection
President Goldsmith Strengthens Federal Partnerships to Propel Stony Brook’s Research and Innovation
In Washington, Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith highlights strategic federal collaborations and funding that advance research, economic growth, and national priorities
Washington State Political Committee Advances Proposal for Transgender Sports Restrictions
Ballot initiative campaign sparks controversy by suggesting enforcement measures tied to biological sex
Washington Commanders Part Ways With Offensive Line Coach Bobby Johnson in Major Staff Overhaul
NFL franchise dismisses veteran assistant amid sweeping coaching changes after disappointing 2025 season
U.S. Considers Seizing Venezuelan-Linked Tanker Being Tracked Near Europe
Washington weighs enforcement options as a reflagged oil tanker, pursued for evading a U.S. oil blockade, sails northward under Russian registration
Thousands Demonstrate in UK Against Trump State Visit, Urging Government to Assert National Interests
Protesters in London and across Britain call on the UK government to confront Donald Trump’s policies and assert sovereign priorities amid high-profile engagements
US and UK Aircraft Monitor Russian-Flagged Tanker Linked to Venezuelan Oil Sanctions
A reflagged oil tanker formerly tied to Venezuelan and Iranian shipments is being tracked over the North Atlantic as Washington weighs potential interdiction
Chile President Gabriel Boric says "today it's Venezuela, tomorrow it could be anyone else."
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was transported from a Brooklyn jail to Manhattan on Monday to face charges in federal court
A man breaks down in tears after losing all his life savings at a casino
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro just recklessky TAUNTED President Trump: 'Come get me, coward! I'm waiting for you here.'
Venezuela Expands Crackdown on Dissent After U.S. Seizure Linked to President Maduro
Armed militias have moved into public spaces and journalists have been arrested, signalling a broader effort to intimidate and suppress opposition activity.
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer refuses to say whether the US's attack on Venezuela broke international law, but "stands with' Danish PM over Trump's comments over Greenland
It is important to remember that Kier Scammer was the Attorney General of UK, and the position he refuses to express demonstrates just how corrupt, characterized by double standards, and driven by interests rather than by law the British...
A US government helicopter brought Nicolas Maduro to Manhattan, where heavily armed officers escorted the restrained former Venezuelan leader ahead of a court appearance
Gov. Tim Walz has dropped out of the 2026 Minnesota Governor’s race amid a multi-billion dollar fraud scandal in his state
Fortunately for this useful idiot, the American judicial system allows elected officials who have caused the public damages amounting to billions of dollars to retire with dignity as if nothing happened, without having their assets confi...
USA Secretary of State Marco Rubio: "I don't care what the U.N says"
Given the UN’s past positions that have supported terrorism, it is hard not to agree with Marco Rubio: the UN is not the authority to lecture the American judicial system on morality.
Maduro Pleads Not Guilty in U.S. Federal Court After Dramatic Capture
Deposed Venezuelan leader and his wife deny narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges as legal and diplomatic tensions escalate
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Trump Sets Ambitious Completion Timeline for White House Ballroom, Aiming for Mid-2027
President projects ‘about a year and a half’ until the private-funded White House ballroom is finished, tightening schedule amid regulatory scrutiny
White House Delays Planned Tariffs on Furniture, Cabinets and Vanities
Administration pauses new import duties to give retailers and builders more time to adjust supply chains and costs
Secretary of State Contests Draw National Focus as 2028 Presidential Stakes Come Into View
Battleground races over election administration are emerging as pivotal tests ahead of the next White House cycle
White House Sets Out Health Care, Housing and Public Safety Priorities for 2026 Legislative Agenda
Administration outlines broad policy push focused on affordability, system resilience and crime reduction
Environmental Groups Sue After White House Pauses Hazardous Air Pollution Rule for Coke Plants
Coalition argues latest Trump administration exemption to benzene monitoring deadlines flouts the Clean Air Act and endangers communities
U.S. Names Witkoff and Kushner as Delegation to Ukraine Peace Talks in Paris
Trump’s special envoy and senior adviser to lead American representation at high-level discussions on ending the Russia-Ukraine war
U.S. Announces Major Overhaul of Childhood Vaccine Schedule, Cutting Universal Shot Recommendations
Federal health authorities reduce routine immunization guidance for six diseases while preserving core vaccinations and insurance coverage
Washington State Secures One Hundred Eighty-One Million Dollars in Federal Funding for Rural Health Care
Major federal investment targets hospitals, workforce shortages and access to care in underserved rural communities
Washington State Advances Major Climate Strategy Targeting Heavy-Duty Trucks
New regulatory updates and funding aim to accelerate the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles as part of the state’s broader climate commitments
Pedro Garcia Rosado Earns National Recognition with Impact Coaches List Honor
Washington State University assistant coach acknowledged for leadership, development and influence within collegiate athletics
Maduro’s Arrest Without The Hague Tests International Law—and Trump’s Willingness to Break It
The detention exposes the gap between legal doctrine and power politics, and shows how Trump prioritises decisive action over institutional consent.
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German Intelligence Secretly Intercepted Obama’s Air Force One Communications
The surveillance followed a long-established allied practice in which partners intercept each other’s leaders to bypass domestic legal prohibitions.
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Harvard President Alan Garber Says Faculty Activism Has Undermined Classroom Neutrality and Chilled Open Debate
In unusually direct remarks, Garber argued that professors’ personal advocacy in teaching can deter students from disagreeing and is pushing the university back toward evidence-led instruction.
Denmark’s Prime Minister Rejects Trump’s Greenland Remarks, Calls for End to Threats
Mette Frederiksen says the United States has no right to annex Greenland and stresses existing defense cooperation within NATO.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro openly challenges Donald Trump, saying:
“If you want to jail me, try and see if you can. If you want to put me in an orange uniform, try it. The Colombian people will take to the streets to defend me.”
Global investors are facing a fresh surge in geopolitical risk after the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a move that could unlock the nation's vast oil reserves and potentially boost riskier assets
Deutsche Bank Shares Trade Above Book Value for First Time Since Two Thousand Eight
The milestone reflects renewed investor confidence after years of restructuring, profitability gains, and balance sheet repair.
Denmark Urges Trump to Stop Threats Over Greenland’s Future
Copenhagen pushes back after renewed statements questioning Greenland’s status and warning against any attempt to seize the territory.
The U.S. State Department’s account in Persian: “President Trump is a man of action. If you didn’t know it until now, now you do—do not play games with President Trump.”
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Fake Mainstream Media Double Standard: Elon Musk Versus Mamdani
An innocent gesture by Musk triggered hysteria, while provocation by Mamdani passed with silence because the target was Trump, not truth.
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If China were to kidnap Taiwan’s president and take over Nvidia’s factories, who would wrap fish with yesterday’s newspaper?
Trump Moves on Venezuela’s Oil—but One Major Obstacle Remains
Even with control and American companies invited in, years of decay mean Venezuela’s oil sector cannot quickly influence global markets.
Rubio Says U.S. Is ‘Not at War’ With Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture, Emphasising Counter-Drug Mission
U.S. Secretary of State stresses that Washington’s operation targets criminal networks and narco-terrorism, not a conflict with the Venezuelan state
Maduro Flown to New York After U.S. Military Operation as Trump Says Washington Will Temporarily Oversee Venezuela
Venezuelan president and his wife arrive in the United States to face federal charges after a dramatic U.S. strike and capture, as Washington signals a transitional role in Caracas
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Maduro Pleads Not Guilty in U.S. Federal Court After Dramatic Capture
Maduro’s Arrest Without The Hague Tests International Law—and Trump’s Willingness to Break It
German Intelligence Secretly Intercepted Obama’s Air Force One Communications
The U.S. State Department’s account in Persian: “President Trump is a man of action. If you didn’t know it until now, now you do—do not play games with President Trump.”
Fake Mainstream Media Double Standard: Elon Musk Versus Mamdani
Maduro Flown to New York After U.S. Military Operation as Trump Says Washington Will Temporarily Oversee Venezuela
US Joint Chiefs Chairman Outlines How Operation Absolute Resolve Was Carried Out in Venezuela
Korean Beauty Turns Viral Skincare Into a Global Export Engine
Iranian Protests Intensify as Another Revolutionary Guard Member Is Killed and Khamenei Blames the West
President Trump Says United States Will Administer Venezuela Until a Secure Leadership Transition
Delta Force Identified as Unit Behind U.S. Operation That Captured Venezuela’s President
Europe’s Luxury Sanctions Punish Russian Consumers While a Sanctions-Circumvention Industry Thrives
Berkshire’s Buffett-to-Abel Transition Tests Whether a One-Man Trust Model Can Survive as a System
Fraud in European Central Bank: Lagarde’s Hidden Pay Premium Exposes a Transparency Crisis at the European Central Bank
Trump Announces U.S. Large-Scale Strike on Venezuela, Declares President Maduro and Wife Captured
Tesla Loses EV Crown to China’s BYD After Annual Deliveries Decline in 2025
YouTube Agrees to Major Settlement, Helping Fund Trump’s White House Ballroom Project
Trump Hosts Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago in Strategic Talks on Gaza, Iran and West Bank Policies
US and Australian Cyber Agencies Warn of Active ‘MongoBleed’ Exploitation Targeting MongoDB Servers
Europe’s Largest Defence Groups Set to Return Nearly Five Billion Dollars to Shareholders in Twenty Twenty-Five
Abu Dhabi ‘Capital of Capital’: How Abu Dhabi Rose as a Sovereign Wealth Power
Diamonds Are Powering a New Quantum Revolution
Trump Threatens Strikes Against Iran if Nuclear Programme Is Restarted
Trump’s Second Term Brings Major Shifts in U.S. Science Policy and Funding
Trump Says U.S. Struck Venezuelan Dock Facility in Expanded Anti-Drug Campaign
Trump and Netanyahu Hold Pivotal Talks in Florida on Gaza Ceasefire, Iran and Regional Security
Trump’s Ukraine Peace Initiative Encounters Fresh Setbacks After Call With Putin
How JD Vance Helped Ease Tensions Between Donald Trump and Elon Musk
Netanyahu Seeks to Reaffirm Military Leverage in Talks with Trump as Gaza Ceasefire Falters
Trump Meets Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago Amid Intensified Peace Negotiations and Russian Tensions
Netanyahu’s Upcoming Visit with Trump Highlights Strategic Divergences on Gaza, Iran and Regional Policy
Why Saudi Arabia May Recalibrate Its US Spending Commitments Amid Rising China–America Rivalry
Trump and Zelenskyy Signal Coordinated Push for Negotiated End to Russia’s War
President Trump Makes History as First U.S. President to Host the 48th Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C.
King Charles and Prince William Poised for Separate 2026 US Visits to Reinforce UK-US Trade and Diplomatic Ties
Trump Presents South Korean President Lee with White House Golden Key in Symbolic Gesture of Alliance
UK Anti-Disinformation Campaigner Sues Trump Administration After Being Targeted Over Tech Regulation
Australian Wheat Grows as Competitive Force in South Korea’s Milling Imports
The Battle Over the Internet Explodes: The United States Bars European Officials and Ignites a Diplomatic Crisis
Fine Wine Investors Find Little Cheer in Third Year of Falls
Trump Expected to Name New White House Ballroom After Himself, Cementing Presidential Legacy
Man Suffers Medical Emergency Behind Trump at White House Press Conference, Event Briefly Interrupted
James Blair Emerges as a Key White House Enforcer in Trump’s Second Term
U.S. Supermarket Gives Customers Free Groceries for Christmas After Computer Glitch
Air India ‘Finds’ a Plane That Vanished 13 Years Ago
Cambodian BM-21 Rockets Strike Thai Border Villages Amid Ongoing Clashes
Caviar and Foie Gras? China Is Becoming a Luxury Food Powerhouse
Trump and First Lady Present Striking All-Black Look in Official White House Christmas Portrait
Photographer Christopher Anderson Defends Viral White House Portraits Amid Backlash
Trump Administration Recalls Nearly Thirty Career U.S. Ambassadors in Diplomacy Shake-Up
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