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‘It’s a violation of the law’: Schumer criticizes Trump’s decision to strike Venezuela

Sunday, January 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer addressed on Sunday the stunning U.S. strike on Venezuela, saying the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was unlawful."Maduro is a horrible, horrible person, but you don't treat lawlessness with other lawlessness, and that's what's happened... Read More.

Trump’s vow to ‘run’ Venezuela, sell oil, part of plan to dominate Western Hemisphere

Sunday, January 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) - At a Mar-a-Lago news conference Saturday morning, hours after he ordered a military strike in Venezuela and the capture of the country's president, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife, President Donald Trump started off calling it an anti-drug law enforcement operation.His Secretary... Read More.

‘What he ate’: Inside the meticulously planned operation to capture Maduro

Saturday, January 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, provided a very detailed account of how the U.S. military's mission to apprehend Nicholas Maduro and his wife took place early Saturday morning.Here are highlights:The mission was called Operation "Absolute Resolve"Caine... Read More.

Republicans largely back Trump on Venezuela action, Democrats decry it as unjustified

Saturday, January 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Top congressional leaders -- comprising the "Gang of 8" -- did not receive a briefing from the administration before the U.S. strike in Venezuela began, multiple sources told ABC News Saturday morning.Per one source, the Department of Defense notified congressional staff after... Read More.

Why Venezuela? Trump’s shifting explanations about military buildup

Saturday, January 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Amid the news that the U.S. carried out a "large scale strike" on Venezuela overnight Saturday and captured the country's leader, Nicolas Maduro, Americans may be wondering why Trump, who promised voters no more wars, would launch a risky ground operation... Read More.

Trump warns US is ‘locked and loaded’ if Iran kills peaceful protesters

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump said overnight the United States is "locked and loaded" as he warned Iran not to kill peaceful protesters as nationwide unrest unfolds in Tehran.In a post on his social media platform early Friday morning, Trump vowed that "if Iran... Read More.

Zohran Mamdani sworn in at midnight ahead of historic public inauguration as New York City mayor

Thursday, January 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) Zohran Mamdani, the state assemblyman and democratic socialist who catapulted to national attention during the 2025 race for New York City mayor, was sworn in at midnight on New Year's Day 2026 in a ceremony that ushered in historic leadership for America's... Read More.

Russia downs 4,300 Ukrainian drones in December, setting new record, Moscow claims

Thursday, January 1 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- December saw a new record number of Ukrainian long-range drones shot down by Russian forces, according to statistics published by the Russian Defense Ministry and analyzed by ABC News, with Moscow claiming to have destroyed more than 4,300 over the course of... Read More.

White House delays new tariffs on furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities

Thursday, January 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) In the latest reversal of his signature economic policy, President Donald Trump is rolling back tariffs on furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities.Higher tariff rates on those goods that were set to take effect Jan. 1 will now be delayed for another year, according... Read More.

US strikes 3 alleged drug vessels and leaves survivors — now a search-and-rescue operation

Thursday, January 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. Southern Command said it targeted three vessels traveling in a convoy in undisclosed international waters -- leaving "narco-terrorists" as survivors after they jumped overboard, according to a social media statement.The strikes occurred on Dec. 30, according to the post on X."Three... Read More.

‘It’s a violation of the law’: Schumer criticizes Trump’s decision to strike Venezuela

Trump’s vow to ‘run’ Venezuela, sell oil, part of plan to dominate Western Hemisphere

‘What he ate’: Inside the meticulously planned operation to capture Maduro

Republicans largely back Trump on Venezuela action, Democrats decry it as unjustified

Why Venezuela? Trump’s shifting explanations about military buildup

Trump warns US is ‘locked and loaded’ if Iran kills peaceful protesters

Zohran Mamdani sworn in at midnight ahead of historic public inauguration as New York City mayor

Russia downs 4,300 Ukrainian drones in December, setting new record, Moscow claims

White House delays new tariffs on furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities

US strikes 3 alleged drug vessels and leaves survivors — now a search-and-rescue operation

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