2 h. ago Trump Said to Authorize C.I.A. Plans for Covert Action in Venezuela

The president has signed off on possible operations inside Venezuela but has also reopened back-channel communications with the government of President Nicolás Maduro.

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16 h. ago House Democrats Press for Vote to Bar Military Action in Venezuela

The effort would invoke the War Powers Act, which expedites action on measures limiting the president’s war-making authority. It faces long odds in the G.O.P.-led House.

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20 h. ago Trump leaves military action against Venezuela on the table but floats possible talks

Trump leaves military action against Venezuela on the table but floats possible talks  abcnews.go.com

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25 h. ago Trump Gives Mixed Messages About Military Action Against Venezuela

President Trump said that he was open to talking with President Nicolás Maduro but that the United States has “to take care of Venezuela” as the U.S. builds a military force in the Caribbean.

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28 h. ago Trump floats possible talks with Venezuela but leaves military action on the table

Trump floats possible talks with Venezuela but leaves military action on the table  PBS

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31 h. ago Whatever Trump’s goal in Venezuela, US military action is unlikely to achieve it

Whatever Trump’s goal in Venezuela, US military action is unlikely to achieve it  CNN

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59 h. ago Trump pardons Jan. 6 rioter for gun offense and woman convicted of threatening to shoot FBI agents

It's the latest example of Trump's willingness to use his constitutional authority to help supporters. The post Trump pardons Jan. 6 rioter for gun offense and woman convicted of threatening to shoot FBI agents appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago ‘Table is being set’ for military action against Venezuela, U.S. official says

‘Table is being set’ for military action against Venezuela, U.S. official says  NPR

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3 d. ago USS Gerald Ford enters Caribbean Sea as threat of U.S. action against Venezuela rises

USS Gerald Ford enters Caribbean Sea as threat of U.S. action against Venezuela rises  NPR

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4 d. ago US seeks UN authorization for Gaza international force lasting through 2027 under Trump plan

U.S. pushes U.N. Security Council to authorize international force in Gaza through 2027 under Trump's 20-point plan, with deployment planned by January 2025.

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4 d. ago United States Preparing For Possible Action Against Venezuela

United States Preparing For Possible Action Against Venezuela  The Organization for World Peace

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5 d. ago After President Trump Authorized the End of the Penny, United States Mint Hosts Historic Ceremonial Strike for Final Production of the Circulating One

After President Trump Authorized the End of the Penny, United States Mint Hosts Historic Ceremonial Strike for Final Production of the Circulating One-Cent Coin  Sierra Sun Times

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1 week ago Judge blocks deployment of National Guard to Portland, says Trump exceeded authority

In a 106-decision, Trump-appointed Judge Karin Immergut made permanent an order she issued last month blocking the deployment into the city. 

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1 week ago Judge Blocks National Guard From Portland and Says Trump Overstepped His Authority

With her temporary block expiring, Judge Karin Immergut said the Trump administration had failed to prove that protesters were hampering President Trump’s policies.

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1 week ago Senate rejects resolution blocking military action against Venezuela

Senate rejects resolution blocking military action against Venezuela  NBC News

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1 week ago Senate sinks measure to block military action against Venezuela

Senate sinks measure to block military action against Venezuela  Politico

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1 week ago JONATHAN TURLEY: Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs comes down to a numbers game

Supreme Court justices expressed skepticism about Trump tariffs authority under IEEPA during oral arguments, with Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Gorsuch raising key concerns.

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1 week ago Trump urges GOP to end shutdown. And, SCOTUS skeptical of reasoning behind tariffs

President Trump calls on Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown. And, the Supreme Court hears arguments on whether Trump overstepped his authority by imposing tariffs.

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1 week ago Live Updates: Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments Challenging Trump’s Tariff Authority

Live Updates: Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments Challenging Trump’s Tariff Authority  The New York Times

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1 week ago Florida Man Threatened James Comey and Letitia James, Complaint Says

Gregory Formicone, of Bradenton, Fla., used online comments to call for several of President Trump’s most prominent adversaries to be targeted, the authorities said.

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