The Trump Administration Approved a Big Lithium Mine. A Top Official’s Husband Profited.
January 3, 2026
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The Trump Administration Approved a Big Lithium Mine. A Top Official’s Husband Profited.

Karen Budd-Falen, the No. 3 at the Interior Department, didn’t disclose a $3.5 million water-rights contract between her husband and the developers of a Nevada mine, records show.…

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An Operation in Venezuela
January 3, 2026
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An Operation in Venezuela

President Trump announced that U.S. forces had captured Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, following a “large-scale attack.” Source link

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One-Eyed Cat Found by Dumpster Wins Pet of the Week
January 3, 2026
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One-Eyed Cat Found by Dumpster Wins Pet of the Week

2026 may only be a few days old, but it’s already been a bumper few days for fans of all things furry and four-legged. From pregnant dachshunds being…

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Donald Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise
January 3, 2026
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Donald Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise

Can We Really Afford to Let Health Care Get Any Worse?
January 3, 2026
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Can We Really Afford to Let Health Care Get Any Worse?

With Trump’s health care cuts, I traveled to Ohio, Mississippi and Alabama — and encountered devastated families bracing for even more difficult challenges. Source link

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Why Security Guarantees Are So Crucial, and Thorny, for Ukraine
January 3, 2026
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Why Security Guarantees Are So Crucial, and Thorny, for Ukraine

While Kyiv has reported progress in negotiations, and is accelerating talks in the coming days, major questions remain unresolved about which countries will provide what kind of security…

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Trump Celebrates Capture of Nicolas Maduro in New York Times Phone Interview
January 3, 2026
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Trump Celebrates Capture of Nicolas Maduro in New York Times Phone Interview

In a call with The New York Times, President Trump called the U.S. operation in Venezuela “brilliant” but did not address whether he had consulted Congress. Source link

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Trump Says He Takes a High Daily Dose of Aspirin. How Safe Is That?
January 3, 2026
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Trump Says He Takes a High Daily Dose of Aspirin. How Safe Is That?

Despite his doctors’ recommendations, President Trump takes a high dose. Source link

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The U.S. Has Been Building Up Forces Off Venezuela for Months
January 3, 2026
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The U.S. Has Been Building Up Forces Off Venezuela for Months

The United States military’s Southern Command said in December that about 15,000 troops were in the Caribbean region. Source link

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Multiple Explosions Rock Venezuela—Live Updates
January 3, 2026
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Multiple Explosions Rock Venezuela—Live Updates

Venezuela’s President has declared a national emergency after multiple explosions rocked Caracas early Saturday morning. Smoke billowed from a hangar at a military base in the city, while…

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