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US Forces Capture Maduro, Trump Calls Operation a Success

Robert K. Lawson January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Maduro captured by U.S. forces; Trump calls operation a success. Trump says the operation was "brilliant" and that some U.S. troops were...

Maduro and Flores being escorted by US soldiers in tactical gear with smoke and broken windows

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U.S. Forces Capture Venezuelan President Maduro in Historic Strike

Jordan M. Lewis January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores on Jan 3 2026. The strike followed a buildup of...

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US Launches ‘Large-Scale Strike’ on Venezuela, Captures Maduro

James O Connor Fields January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance The U.S. launched a 'large-scale strike' on Venezuela early Saturday. President Nicolás Maduro was captured and flown out of the...

Maduro being escorted by U.S. agents with handcuffs and explosions in the background.

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Caracas Hits by Explosions, Maduro Accuses U.S. Attack

Olivia Bennett Harris January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Multiple explosions and low-flying aircraft hit Caracas early Saturday. Maduro's government accuses the United States of attacking...

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Caracas Explosions: Venezuela Blames U.S., Declares Disturbance

Emily Carter Reynolds January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft heard around 2 a.m. in Caracas. Venezuela's government accuses the United States of...

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Trump Eyes Major Renovation of Andrews Golf Course with Jack Nicklaus

James O Connor Fields January 3, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Trump hires Jack Nicklaus to redesign the Courses at Andrews. The White House calls the renovation the most significant in Andrews'...

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2026: Olympics, Moon Mission, World Cup, 250th America, Midterms

Olivia Bennett Harris January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Winter Olympics Feb.\u202f6-22 in Milan & Cortina d'Ampezzo Artemis II moon launch Feb-Apr with 4 astronauts FIFA World Cup...

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Smith Defends Trump Indictments, Cites Jan. 6 Evidence

Jordan M. Lewis January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Smith defends Trump indictments, citing evidence that Trump was the main conspirator. He says investigations were not politically...

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ACA Subsidies Expire, Pushing Premiums 114% Higher for 20M+ Enrollees

Emily Carter Reynolds January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Expanded subsidies expired overnight, raising costs for millions. Premiums for 20 million subsidized enrollees projected to rise 114 %...

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Trump Reveals CT Scan, Defends Health in WSJ Interview

Robert K. Lawson January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Trump revealed he had a CT scan, not an MRI, during an October Walter Reed exam. He said the scan gave him "a little ammunition" and he...