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Machado’s Failed Venezuelan Gambit

Machado’s Failed Venezuelan Gambit

Joseph Addington January 10, 2026
The Venezuelan opposition finds they have been left high and dry even after Maduro is gone.

After Minneapolis, Democrats Revive ‘Abolish ICE’

Scott Greer January 10, 2026

The Ugly Ironies in Trump’s Venezuela Press Conference 

Ted Snider January 10, 2026

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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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