World Venezuelans Fear Instability After U.S. Ouster of Maduro Venezuelans reacted with fear and uncertainty after U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro in an early morning raid, removing him from power. Many who opposed Mr. Maduro said they wanted him gone but worry the intervention could bring greater instability. José, an entrepreneur living in Mexico City who voted against
World U.S. Forces Capture Nicolás Maduro; Trump Says America Will "Run" Venezuela The U.S. military captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro in a swift strike on Caracas early Saturday and was transporting him to New York to face criminal charges. At a news conference later, President Trump said the United States would "run the country" until a proper transition of
Politics Trump Says U.S. Will Run Venezuela After Seizure of Maduro, Citing Oil Claims Jan. 3, 2026 — President Trump announced that the United States would “run” Venezuela for an unspecified period after U.S. forces seized President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, saying Washington would issue orders to an interim government and seek to regain control of Venezuela’s oil resources. Speaking at Mar-a-Lago,
World Ukraine Insists on Binding Security Guarantees as Talks With U.S. and Europe Intensify Ukraine has accelerated talks with the United States and European partners but major questions remain about which countries would provide what kinds of security guarantees and for how long. President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Ukraine will not lay down its arms without firm, clearly defined guarantees, citing past failures of
Business Trump Says U.S. Oil Companies Would Rebuild Venezuela’s Struggling Industry President Trump said the Venezuelan oil industry would “make a lot of money” if the United States supported its recovery, speaking at a news conference confirming the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, who faces U.S. federal drugs and weapons charges. Mr. Trump said U.S. oil companies would “spend
World Iran warns of swift response after Trump says US is 'locked and loaded' over protests Iran has threatened a "swift, decisive and comprehensive" response if the US intervenes following nationwide unrest that has left at least 10 people dead and prompted dozens of arrests. The warning came after US president Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that "If Iran kills peaceful protesters.
Politics Maduro's rule: economic collapse, brutal repression and political survival Nicolás Maduro presided over Venezuela's descent from an oil-rich state to economic ruin, a collapse that drove about seven million people to flee the country. His presidency was marked by striking public displays—dancing and boastful rhetoric, including a remark that he was "bigger than Taylor Swift&
Business Study Says Exemptions, Evasion and Delays Blunted Effect of Trump’s Tariffs President Trump raised U.S. import taxes to levels not seen in a century, and prices rose while some businesses struggled. But a new working paper from economists at Harvard and the University of Chicago finds the overall impact was smaller than many expected. The researchers calculated that the tariff
World US strikes in Caracas and reported capture of Maduro escalate tensions as outcome remains unclear The United States carried out strikes in Caracas targeting military infrastructure and President Donald Trump announced that Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro, has been captured and flown out of the country. Trump said Maduro now faces weapons and drugs charges; his exact whereabouts are unknown and Venezuelan colleagues have
World How tensions between the US and Venezuela escalated into strikes After months of rising tensions and a build-up of US warships in the Caribbean, the United States has struck Venezuela. US President Donald Trump said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been captured and taken out of the country; much of what has happened or is still happening remains unclear. Tensions
Crypto Bitcoin recovers to near $90,000 after brief dip as U.S. captures Venezuela's Maduro The U.S. launched a "large scale" military strike against Venezuela early Saturday, President Donald Trump said, and captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, who were flown out of the country. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi later announced Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, had been
Trump Trump Announces Capture of Nicolás Maduro After U.S. Strikes; Venezuela Reports Deaths President Trump announced on Truth Social on Saturday that the United States had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a "large scale strike" and was flying him out of Venezuela, and said Maduro’s wife had also been captured. Venezuelan officials said explosions and strikes hit Caracas and
World US carries out large-scale strikes in Venezuela amid claims Maduro was captured and flown out The US carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela early on Saturday, with witnesses reporting several explosions and low-flying aircraft over Caracas and smoke rising from a military hangar. Venezuelan officials said the strikes, which lasted about 30 minutes, also hit the states of Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira. The
Politics Trump halts chips deal over security and China concerns Trump has blocked a deal involving chips. He cited security and China-related concerns as the reason for the move. Key Topics Politics, Donald Trump, Chips Deal, China, Security Concerns
Business Study: Actual U.S. Tariffs Much Lower Than Announced, but Costs Fell Heavily on American Firms President Trump raised U.S. import tariffs to levels not seen in a century, and prices and business strains followed. Yet the economic effects have been smaller than some analysts expected after April announcements of broad, double-digit tariffs. A working paper by economists at Harvard and the University of Chicago
Politics Coming year could reshape control in Washington and Trump’s agenda The coming year is shaping up to be consequential for U.S. politics. Key outcomes include who controls power in Washington and the policy agenda pursued by President Trump. Key Topics Politics, Donald Trump, Washington, Policy Agenda, President Trump, U.s. Politics
World US says it carried out strikes in Venezuela and captured President Maduro The United States has carried out a "large scale strike" on Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, the US president said. Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores were "captured and flown out of the Country" in
World Iran warns of swift response after Trump's 'locked and loaded' message Iran has warned it would respond "swift, decisive and comprehensive" if the United States intervenes amid widespread protests, after President Donald Trump said on Truth Social the US was "locked and loaded and ready to go" to "rescue" demonstrators. At least 10 people have
Health Experts Question Trump’s High Aspirin Dose Reports say Trump is taking four times the recommended aspirin dose used for cardiac prevention. Experts now advise that even low-dose aspirin is not recommended for people over 60 who do not have heart disease. Key Topics Health, Donald Trump, Aspirin, Low-dose Aspirin, Cardiac Prevention, Heart Disease
World Trump Says U.S. Carried Out Airstrikes in Venezuela and Captured Maduro President Donald Trump claimed overnight that the United States carried out airstrikes in Venezuela. He also said that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had been captured. Key Topics World, Donald Trump, Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela, Airstrikes
Politics Trump Warns Iran Against Killing Protesters; Tehran Accuses U.S. and Israel, Calls U.S. Bases Targets President Trump warned Iran not to kill protesters. Iranian officials accused the U.S. and Israel of stoking the sweeping protests. They also said U.S. military bases in the region are legitimate targets. Key Topics Politics, Donald Trump, Iran, Iranian Protests, Tehran, Israel
Politics Major political questions loom for 2026 as Trump sets the agenda The new year is shaping up to be a consequential one. Its stakes range from who controls power in Washington to the agenda President Trump pursues. Key Topics Politics, Donald Trump, Midterm Elections, Washington, President Trump, Washington, D.c
Iran Trump Warns of US Intervention if Iranian Authorities Kill Protesters; Tehran Officials Threaten Regional Consequences US President Donald Trump issued a public warning to Iran's authorities that the United States would intervene if Iranian security forces killed peaceful protesters, saying Washington "will come to their rescue." The remark was posted on the president's social media account and included the line: "
