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Travel guru Rick Steves is happy to pay more taxes

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At least one crew member still missing after Iran shoots down 2 U.S. aircraft while Trump says ‘it’s war’
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US President Donald Trump, alongside Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, speaks to the press following US military actions in Venezuela, at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on Jan. 3. Trump said U.S. forces had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after launching a "large scale strike" on the South American country.
EnergyPresident Trump stands ready to send U.S. Big Oil into Venezuela en masse, but the messy reality of rebuilding a ruined industry takes many years
By Jordan BlumJanuary 6, 2026
  • The U.S. accuses Maduro and his wife of ordering kidnappings, beatings and murders, among other charges
    LawThe U.S. accuses Maduro and his wife of ordering kidnappings, beatings and murders, among other charges
    By Alanna Durkin Richer, Larry Neumeister and The Associated PressJanuary 4, 2026
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EnergyTrump’s strike on Venezuela gives the U.S. 30% of the world’s oil reserves on paper and a $100 billion rebuilding job in reality
By Sasha Rogelberg and Nick LichtenbergJanuary 5, 2026
Trump tells NBC U.S. may reimburse firms for Venezuela oil efforts
EnergyTrump tells NBC U.S. may reimburse firms for Venezuela oil efforts
By Kate Sullivan, Hadriana Lowenkron and BloombergJanuary 5, 2026
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EnergyEnergy stocks rip as JP Morgan estimates the U.S. could hold 30% of all the world’s oil
By Michelle Chapman and The Associated PressJanuary 5, 2026
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EconomyUnder Biden, America got 150 countries to agree a 15% global corporate tax. Under Trump, America gets an exemption
By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressJanuary 5, 2026
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Politics92-year-old judge cuts Maduro’s protestations of innocence short: ‘There will be time and place to go through all of this’
By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Eric Tucker and The Associated PressJanuary 5, 2026
  • If Venezuela becomes a major oil producer again, ‘that could cement lower prices’ long term and put pressure on Russia, analyst says
    EnergyIf Venezuela becomes a major oil producer again, ‘that could cement lower prices’ long term and put pressure on Russia, analyst says
    By Josh Funk and The Associated PressJanuary 4, 2026
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PoliticsAmerica’s pediatricians reel as government slashes vaccine requirements for children
By Ali Swenson, Lauran Neergaard and The Associated PressJanuary 5, 2026
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PoliticsCould Venezuela be another Iraq or Afghanistan? Lessons from American statecraft in force and legitimacy
By Monica Duffy Toft and The ConversationJanuary 5, 2026
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PoliticsFrom Trump walking away to ‘managed instability,’ Princeton expert on Latin-U.S. relations sees 5 scenarios for Venezuela
By Robert Muggah and The ConversationJanuary 5, 2026
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PoliticsVenezuela’s 20-year downfall featured a weird bromance between Hugo Chávez and Sean Penn, ex-husband of Madonna and ‘One Battle After Another’ actor
By Nick LichtenbergJanuary 5, 2026
Is Iran next for Trump? A currency collapse, energy crisis, and water shortage have exploded into unrest against the regime
Middle EastIs Iran next for Trump? A currency collapse, energy crisis, and water shortage have exploded into unrest against the regime
By Jason MaJanuary 5, 2026
  • Maduro is now in the U.S. to face criminal charges after deposed Venezuelan leader smiles while escorted by DEA agents
    PoliticsMaduro is now in the U.S. to face criminal charges after deposed Venezuelan leader smiles while escorted by DEA agents
    By Regina Garcia Cano, Konstantin Toropin, Eric Tucker and The Associated PressJanuary 4, 2026
Nicolas Maduro, dressed in military uniform, speaks behind a microphone with both hands raised.
InvestingOne Polymarket user made more than $400,000 in profits betting on Maduro’s capture on an investment made within 24 hours of the military action
By Sasha RogelbergJanuary 5, 2026
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Economy‘Military adventures cost money’: Economists’ key concern about Trump’s Venezuela action is how it weakens $38.5 trillion national debt picture
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 5, 2026
Machado once backed Trump’s Venezuela plan. Now the jilted Nobel laureate is frozen out
PoliticsMachado once backed Trump’s Venezuela plan. Now the jilted Nobel laureate is frozen out
By Ashley LutzJanuary 5, 2026
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Politics‘Something happened nearby’: Trump bats aside Kremlin’s claim that Ukraine drone strike hit Putin residence
By Darlene Superville, Aamer Madhani and The Associated PressJanuary 5, 2026
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LawThe legality of Maduro’s trial will all come down to an opinion written in 1989 by … Bill Barr
By Joshua Goodman, Eric Tucker and The Associated PressJanuary 5, 2026
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PoliticsVenezuela’s new interim president is the daughter of a socialist who was arrested in connection with the 1976 kidnapping of an American businessman
By Megan Janetsky, Isabel Debre and The Associated PressJanuary 5, 2026
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PoliticsMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops bid for reelection, citing ‘extraordinarily difficult year for our state’
By Steve Karnowski, Bill Barrow and The Associated PressJanuary 5, 2026
Wall Street cheers the prospect of conflict in Venezuela and Greenland
EnergyWall Street cheers the prospect of conflict in Venezuela and Greenland
By Jim EdwardsJanuary 5, 2026
Crude oil prices rise after Maduro ouster as Wall Street braces for a big week that will put the U.S. economy back on Trump’s radar
EnergyCrude oil prices rise after Maduro ouster as Wall Street braces for a big week that will put the U.S. economy back on Trump’s radar
By Jason MaJanuary 4, 2026
After Venezuela raid, Trump says ‘We do need Greenland, absolutely’ — prompting Denmark to warn U.S. has ‘no right to annex’ the territory
PoliticsAfter Venezuela raid, Trump says ‘We do need Greenland, absolutely’ — prompting Denmark to warn U.S. has ‘no right to annex’ the territory
By Aamer Madhani and The Associated PressJanuary 4, 2026
OPEC+ sticks with plan to keep oil flow steady amid turmoil
EnergyOPEC+ sticks with plan to keep oil flow steady amid turmoil
By Grant Smith, Ben Bartenstein, Salma El Wardany, Nayla Razzouk, Fiona MacDonald and BloombergJanuary 4, 2026
People in Venezuela didn’t celebrate Maduro’s capture out of fear of government repression, construction worker says
PoliticsPeople in Venezuela didn’t celebrate Maduro’s capture out of fear of government repression, construction worker says
By Regina Garcia Cano, Megan Janetsky, Juan Arraez and The Associated PressJanuary 4, 2026
Trump once called the Iraq war a ‘big, fat mistake.’ Now he needs to calm the GOP after saying he’s not afraid to put boots on the ground in Venezuela
PoliticsTrump once called the Iraq war a ‘big, fat mistake.’ Now he needs to calm the GOP after saying he’s not afraid to put boots on the ground in Venezuela
By Steven Sloan and The Associated PressJanuary 4, 2026
Rubio suggests the U.S. won’t govern Venezuela day-to-day and will use oil quarantine to exercise control
PoliticsRubio suggests the U.S. won’t govern Venezuela day-to-day and will use oil quarantine to exercise control
By Regina Garcia Cano, Matthew Lee, Will Weissert, Eric Tucker and The Associated PressJanuary 4, 2026
Meet Venezuela’s new leader Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime socialist who turned to market reforms after the economy collapsed
PoliticsMeet Venezuela’s new leader Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime socialist who turned to market reforms after the economy collapsed
By Jason MaJanuary 4, 2026
The U.S. military emerged as a big winner after Maduro’s capture. The other sensation is this Nike outfit
PoliticsThe U.S. military emerged as a big winner after Maduro’s capture. The other sensation is this Nike outfit
By Jason MaJanuary 4, 2026
Rubio says the U.S. doesn’t need Venezuelan oil but seeks to deny adversaries control over it—and doesn’t rule out occupying the country
EnergyRubio says the U.S. doesn’t need Venezuelan oil but seeks to deny adversaries control over it—and doesn’t rule out occupying the country
By Jason MaJanuary 4, 2026
What is the Monroe Doctrine? Here’s how it has shaped U.S. foreign policy for two centuries, including Trump’s ouster of Maduro
PoliticsWhat is the Monroe Doctrine? Here’s how it has shaped U.S. foreign policy for two centuries, including Trump’s ouster of Maduro
By Meg Kinnard and The Associated PressJanuary 4, 2026
Venezuela’s capital Caracas is unusually quiet with stores and gas stations closed, a day after Maduro was deposed by U.S.
PoliticsVenezuela’s capital Caracas is unusually quiet with stores and gas stations closed, a day after Maduro was deposed by U.S.
By Regina Garcia Cano, Megan Janetsky and The Associated PressJanuary 4, 2026
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