Rubio says US wonβt govern Venezuela but will press for changes through oil blockade
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is suggesting the United States won't govern Venezuela other than enforcing an existing βoil quarantineβ on the country.
What we know about a US strike that captured Venezuela's Maduro
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will manage Venezuela until there can be a transition of power, utilizing its oil reserves for rebuilding.
US plans to 'run' Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust Maduro
President Donald Trump said the United States would run Venezuela at least temporarily and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.
What to know about Trump administration freezing federal child care funds
The Trump administration has frozen child care funds to all states after allegations of fraud at Minnesota day care centers run by Somali residents.
Kennedy Center renaming prompts new round of cancellations from artists
The president of the Kennedy Center fiercely criticized a musician's sudden decision to cancel a Christmas Eve performance at the venue days after the White House announced that President Donald Trump's name would be added to the facility.
Israel to halt several humanitarian operations in Gaza in 2026
Israel says dozens of humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders, will be suspended from working in Gaza in 2026.
Trump's return brought stiff headwinds for clean energy. So why are advocates optimistic in 2026?
Dozens of energy developers, experts and politicians say there were some highs amid a lot of lows in a roller coaster year for clean energy as President Donald Trump worked to boost polluting fuels while stymying wind and solar.
Trump is leaning on son-in-law Jared Kushner for difficult diplomacy
President Donald Trumpβs son-in-law Jared Kushner has been drawn back into the foreign policy fold like he was during Trump's first term.
Trump holds an event with Rubio and Hegseth during vacation as tensions with Venezuela mount
President Donald Trump is gathering with top national security officials. Monday's meeting comes as the U.S. Coast Guard is stepping up efforts to interdict oil tankers in the Caribbean Sea as part of an escalating pressure campaign on Venezuelan President NicolΓ‘s Maduroβs government.
Trump insists during North Carolina visit he's bringing down costs, but residents say they're squeezed
President Donald Trump visited the eastern North Carolina town of Rocky Mount on Friday, the second time this month he traveled to a presidential battleground state to focus on the economy and affordability concerns.
Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, endorses JD Vance's potential 2028 presidential bid
Erika Kirk, widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, endorsed a potential presidential bid by Vice President JD Vance on the opening night of the conservative youth groupβs annual conference.
Trump to visit North Carolina on Friday
President Donald Trump will be in North Carolina on Friday. The White House says he will speak at an event in Rocky Mount.
Four-term North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt, a leader in education reform, dies at 88
Four-term North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt, a major figure in late 20th-century state politics, has died at 88.
Trump's handpicked board votes to rename Washington performing arts center the Trump Kennedy Center
President Donald Trumpβs handpicked board has voted to rename Washingtonβs leading performing arts center as the Trump Kennedy Center.
New board to oversee transportation in Charlotte region will meet Thursday
The Metropolitan Public Transit Authority will have its inaugural meeting Thursday evening. The 27 member board is now responsible for overseeing safety solutions and improvements for all public transit in the region.
Trump in White House speech announces $1,776 bonus for US troops, as he says economy is strong
resident Donald Trump says he is sending a $1,776 bonus check to U.S. troops for Christmas, indicating in a White House speech that tariffs were funding the payments as he tried to reassure a worried public about the health of the economy.
Trump expands travel ban, adding 5 more countries and imposing new limits on others
This move Tuesday is part of ongoing efforts to tighten U.S. entry standards for travel and immigration. The decision follows the arrest of an Afghan national suspect in the shooting of two National Guard troops over Thanksgiving weekend.
Justice Department asks appeals court to block judge's contempt inquiry in mass deportation case
The Justice Department has asked an appeals court to block a contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador in March.
DOJ claims sign language services 'intrude' on Trump's ability to control his image
DOJ argues in lawsuit that providing sign language interpretation at news conferences βwould severely intrude on the Presidentβs prerogative to control the image he presents to the public."
House Democrats release photos of Trump, Clinton and Andrew from Epstein's estate
House Democrats released a selection of photos from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, including some of Donald Trump, Bill Clinton and the former Prince Andrew.
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