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Trump’s Backyard Imperialism Won’t Work

Trump’s Backyard Imperialism Won’t Work

Jennifer Kavanagh January 9, 2026
The White House isn’t prioritizing challenges—it’s stretching the military thin.

How Xi Jinping Views the Capture of Maduro

Benjamin R. Young January 9, 2026

After Venezuela, Realism and Restraint Part Ways 

Andrew Day January 8, 2026

State of the Union

U.S. Trade Deficit Shrinks in October After Tariff Changes

January 8, 2026 – 3:00 PM Eastern

Senate Advances War Powers Resolution to Rein in Trump on Venezuela

January 8, 2026 – 1:47 PM Eastern

Trump Calls For Vast Military Budget Expansion

January 8, 2026 – 12:43 PM Eastern

ICE Agent Kills Minneapolis Woman

January 7, 2026 – 6:15 PM Eastern

U.S. Seizes Two Oil Tankers in Latest Blockade Action

January 7, 2026 – 1:08 PM Eastern

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