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Nicolás Maduro's downfall has stirred a mix of relief, fear and uncertainty among Venezuela's vast diaspora, many of whom were forced into exile by repression and hardship and now face the question of whether they could ever return. LA Times
VOA VIEW: A serious problem.
Anti-ICE protests in some 60 cities of California were largely peaceful statewide, although marked by moments of tension, anger and sporadic vandalism. LA Times
VOA VIEW: A mess created by liberals
Tensions surrounding Iran are drawing dangerously close to a breaking point, with President Trump threatening military action against the regime that has mercilessly slaughtered hundreds of its own people in a ruthless crackdown on protests. The unfolding crisis has entered the country into a new, volatile phase. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Iran has pushed the issue too far.
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This 10 second-long burst is the earliest yet farthest supernova to be detected to date. New York Post
Colorado State University, where the research is taking place, has “an alarming pattern of recent animal lab accidents,” according to the taxpayer watchdog White Coat Waste. New York Post
VOA VIEW: It looks and sounds very unsafe.
A volunteer radio show host has resigned after authorities confirmed they are aware of a post on Bluesky in which a person advocated for killing Vice President JD Vance. New York Post
VOA VIEW: All the facts must be disclosed and charges filed as soon as known.
WASHINGTON — Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s top aides were placed on administrative leave amid an internal investigation into their involvement in the alleged fraudulent use of official travel for personal trips. New York Post
VOA VIEW: How far or deep the fraud and wrong doing goes?
Robert K. McBride had been serving as the top deputy to Lindsey Halligan, who has continued to act as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. New York Times
VOA VIEW: More corruption.
Senator Mark Kelly, Democrat of Arizona, asked a federal judge to block the Trump administration from disciplining him for a video warning about illegal military orders. New York Times
VOA VIEW: The judge does not have the authority to block the Trump administration.
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In a reversal, the agency plans to calculate only the cost to industry when setting pollution limits, and not the monetary value of saving human lives, documents show. New York Times
VOA VIEW: There are many ways to look at the whole matter.
The justices heard arguments over whether oil companies sued by Louisiana could move the cases from state to federal court, a venue thought to be friendlier to corporate interests. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Legality should override friendliness.
The Venezuelan regime had high-powered air defense systems from its allies in the Kremlin, but failed to set much of it up. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Good for Russia and Venezuela.
A study of more than 5,000 pages of agency documents on mifepristone over 12 years found that agency leaders almost always followed the evidence-based recommendations of scientists. New York Times
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Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is set to meet with President Donald Trump on Thursday, a White House official has confirmed. OANN
The United States government has issued a security alert urging Americans in Venezuela to exit the country immediately, citing security concerns, according to the U.S. Embassy in Venezuela. OANN
VOA VIEW: The warning should be adhered to.
Democrat Representatives Eric Swalwell, from California, and Dan Goldman, from New York, are planning to introduce legislation that would remove qualified immunity protections for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. OANN
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Americans are increasingly rejecting the two major political parties. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Dems are too far in left field - they are liars and cheats.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair. CBS
VOA VIEW: Bad news for Powell.
Clashes between protesters and immigration agents in Minnesota escalated following the fatal ICE shooting last week. The government is now sending more federal officers to the Twin Cities. CBS
The wall text, which summarized Trump's first presidency and noted his 2024 comeback victory, was part of the museum's "American Presidents" exhibition. CBS
"If they're saying we shouldn't believe our eyes, then let the investigation take place before you characterize this mother of three as a domestic terrorist." CBS
VOA VIEW: It is what it is.
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After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether. CBS
VOA VIEW: The ACA was a rip off.
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday. CBS
The 2026 tax season opens on Jan. 26. To prepare, you should access your IRS online account, which could save time later. CNBC
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A 10% rate cap would make large swaths of the credit card industry unprofitable, especially tied to customers with less-than-ideal credit, banks say. CNBC
VOA VIEW: It is not totally clear.
Spot gold advanced higher to hit over $4,600 an ounce for the first time. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Good for those who have it.
His comments come shortly after Exxon CEO Darren Woods said the Venezuelan market is "uninvestable" in its current state. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Both sides maybe right.
Seattle's new drug enforcement approach sparks debate as police and advocates warn of rising crime and open-air drug markets returning to streets. FOX News
One year after massive wildfires devastated Los Angeles County, many families remain displaced, frustrated by slow rebuilding, permit delays and ongoing housing challenges. FOX News
VOA VIEW: It's one big mess.
Nicolas Maduro arrested on federal narcotics trafficking charges as Venezuelan President allegedly led "Cartel of the Suns" cocaine network. FOX News
Government failure in Venezuelan prison system created transnational criminal organization now facing federal charges in multiple U.S. states. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Many questions and verdicts.
Minnesota traffic obstruction by agitators threatens public safety as crowds impede federal law enforcement operations. FOX News
VOA VIEW: They should all be arrested and tried.
A convoluted protest clash unfolded in D.C. on Sunday. Anti-ICE agitators shouted at Iranian regime change protesters as others shouted "Free Palestine" and "No kings." FOX News
About 15,000 nurses in New York City are on strike on Monday as the deadline passes for the state's union to agree to a new contract with facilities. UPI
VOA VIEW: The nurses are making big mistake.
An escalation in the deadly crackdown on protests in Iran meant Washington might need to take action despite the regime reaching out for negotiations. UPI
A "suspicious object" was found by U.S. Secret Service agents during an inspection of Palm Beach International Airport on Sunday, the White House said, as President Donald Trump was to depart from Florida. UPI
A box truck van rammed through a crowd demonstrating in support of protesters in Iran on Sunday, injuring two people, authorities said. UPI
VOA VIEW: Those involve are criminals.
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Scott Bessent tore into the New York Times at the paper’s own media conference on Wednesday — accusing it of pushing distorted coverage of President Trump’s health while downplaying its own failures to scrutinize former President Joe Biden’s decline. Good for him.
In a tense onstage exchange at the paper’s Dealbook Summit in New York City, Bessent warned Times reporter Andrew Ross Sorkin that the paper was drifting to “You know, in 20, 30, 40, 50 years, the New York Times is no longer the paper of record,” Bessent predicted in comments reported by Mediaite. ward irrelevance and had become a “fever swamp,” insisting he no longer reads the Times himself. The Treasury secretary cited a Times report last week that claimed that Trump, 79 was starting to show his age: shorter public days, later starts, and moments in which he appeared fatigued during meetings.
“I read this article, like ‘President Trump is slowing down. President Trump’s mental capacity –’ It is a hundred percent fake. Like he only called me twice at 2 in the morning last week instead of three times.” According to the Times story, Trump holds far fewer public events than he did during the first year of his first term and travels domestically at a slower pace, even as he increases foreign trips. The article also cited instances in which the president’s eyes drooped during midday meetings, and recounted questions surrounding recent medical procedures he disclosed without detail.
In response, Bessent highlighted a lengthy cCabinet meeting as evidence the president was fully engaged as he faulted the paper for ignoring the pace of official work. Bessent went on to accuse the Times of contributing to what he called “one of the greatest scandals of all time” through its “coverage of the Biden administration, Joe Biden’s diminished capacity, and the cover-up.”
