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Energy boss Wright says U.S. will control Venezuelan oil flow ‘indefinitely’

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Wednesday the U.S. government will direct the sale of Venezuelan oil for the foreseeable future to benefit the world and the South American country.

January 7, 2026

Democrats, global powers demand clarity as Trump revels in ‘brilliant’ Maduro raid

President Trump took a victory lap Tuesday over his "brilliant" operation to oust Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as Democrats demanded clarity about what comes next, saying Americans cannot afford an open-ended commitment in the South American nation.

January 6, 2026

At House GOP retreat, Trump marvels over Venezuela raid: ‘So complex’

President Trump on Tuesday defended his decision to depose and arrest Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro as a "brilliant" operation that took a "violent guy" out of South America.

January 6, 2026

‘We’re going to keep the oil,’ Trump tells TV host about Venezuela

President Trump is rejecting comparisons between his capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro and President George W. Bush's invasion of Iraq, saying the U.S. plans to keep the oil from the South American nation.

January 6, 2026

Trump neutralizes politics of Jan. 6, 2021; security is focus of new committee

When the Jan. 6 attack unfolded in Washington five years ago, many people believed that President Trump was in big trouble and could even land in prison. Instead, he is entering the second year of another White House term and is rewriting the narrative around the Capitol clash that shocked the world.

January 5, 2026

Maduro, donning prison uniform, pleads not guilty in first appearance before judge in NYC

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told a federal judge that he was "captured" as he pleaded not guilty in a federal courtroom in New York City to charges he masterminded a narco-terrorism conspiracy.

January 5, 2026

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen rebukes Trump, says Greenland is ‘not for sale’

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen wants President Trump to know that Greenland is "not for sale."

January 5, 2026

Trump delays big tariffs on furniture, kitchen and bathroom cabinets for one year

President Trump is delaying higher tariffs on imported upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for one year, citing fruitful negotiations with trading partners.

January 2, 2026

Jack Smith stands by his prosecutorial pursuit of Trump in transcript of House’s closed-door session

Former special counsel Jack Smith used a closed-door session with Congress to defend his prosecutorial pursuit of President Trump, saying his probe found proof "beyond a reasonable doubt" the president tried to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

December 31, 2025

Most Americans expect stagnant or declining finances despite Trump’s 2026 optimism: Poll

President Trump says the country will see an economic boom in 2026, but two-thirds of Americans expect their finances to be worse off or the same a year from now, according to a new poll.

December 31, 2025

Train engineers’ union agrees to five-year wage increase, bonus deal with freight carriers

A labor union for locomotive engineers and rail workers said Tuesday its members voted for a new collective bargaining deal that includes pay raises and bonuses without concessions to major railways.

December 30, 2025

Meta says it is acquiring Manus, an ‘AI agent’ company with Chinese roots

Tech behemoth Meta said Tuesday it is acquiring Manus, a company that was founded in China and makes artificial intelligence agents.

December 30, 2025

Democrats to hold special hearing on fifth anniversary of Jan. 6 attack on Capitol

Democrats will mark the fifth anniversary of the 2021 assault on the Capitol with a special hearing that focuses on election threats and new crimes committed by pardoned Jan. 6 offenders, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Monday.

December 29, 2025

Trump’s Education Dept. to garnish wages of delinquent student borrowers in January

The Trump administration says it will kick off the new year by garnishing the wages of people who are delinquent on student loan repayment, reversing Biden-era leniency.

December 29, 2025

Not just dollars: Supreme Court tariff case could threaten Trump’s favorite diplomatic tool

A Supreme Court ruling canceling President Trump's ability to impose tariffs on other nations unilaterally would open the floodgates to refunds and economic upheaval.

December 25, 2025

Trump: Rise in jobless rate OK since it’s fueled by federal job cuts

President Trump, hoping to boost his ratings on the economy, says a recent increase in the unemployment rate is OK because the change is due to a drastic reduction in the federal workforce.

December 19, 2025

N.Y. Federal Reserve official says ‘special factors’ might have pushed down Nov. inflation report

New York Federal Reserve President John Williams says data distortions from the government shutdown might have impacted the latest inflation report, resulting in rosier numbers.

December 19, 2025

Cooling inflation numbers boost Trump’s economic message

Consumer prices rose at a lower-than-expected rate last month, handing President Trump an early Christmas gift and a much-needed political boost heading into the midterm campaign season.

December 18, 2025

Inflation report comes in cooler than expected, at 2.7% annual rate

Consumer prices rose at a lower-than-expected rate for the year leading to November, the Department of Labor said Thursday in its first major inflation report since the government shutdown.

December 18, 2025

Ted Cruz tells FCC to avoid moves that could ‘chill’ protected speech

Sen. Ted Cruz warned the Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday to avoid punishing media companies that engage in "disfavored content," saying such moves would chill protected speech.

December 17, 2025