Trump administration denies Gabbard was excluded from planning Venezuela operation - WSJ
The administration had begun leaving Gabbard out of plans regarding Venezuela last summer, WSJ reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
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Longtime pro-Israel Democrat Steny Hoyer announces retirement from Congress
Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela following cooperation
Trump administration to overturn Biden's Minnesota mining ban
Democratic states sue Trump administration over childcare fund freeze
California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York challenged the administration's freezing of more than $10 billion in federal childcare and family assistance funds based on alleged fraud.
Sen. Jacky Rosen calls Iran a global danger, urges tech lifeline for protesters - interview
Nevada senator urges a technological “lifeline” for Iranian protesters and coordinated sanctions to choke Tehran’s revenues in interview with the 'Post.'
US to withdraw from 66 international organizations deemed 'contrary to US interests'
The list included 31 UN organizations and 35 non-UN organizations, all deemed “contrary to the interests of the United States to remain a member of, participate in, or otherwise provide support to.”
Trump admin. advises Americans to consume alcohol in moderation in order to be healthier
The change is part of the new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the US government's roadmap to healthy drinking and eating practices with has wide-reaching influence.
Trump draws criticism after joking about transgender athlete at Kennedy Center
Remarks by President Donald Trump mocking a transgender athlete have sparked criticism, amid ongoing legal battles over transgender rights in the US.
White House posts new January 6 account ahead of fifth anniversary
The White House published a new January 6 webpage praising President Donald Trump’s actions, assigning blame to Democrats, Nancy Pelosi, and others ahead of the attack’s fifth anniversary.
Trump declares he will get impeached if Republicans lose midterms, plans to meet health insurers
Trump spoke to House Republicans at the Kennedy Center, a Washington performing arts center that was recently renamed to include a mention of Trump.
On This Day in 2021: January 6 US Capitol insurrection riots
Conspiracies surrounding the election, spread and promoted by Trump and many right-wing news outlets, led hundreds of people to surround the US Capitol and destroy federal property.
Hilton removes Minneapolis hotel from system over canceled ICE agent bookings
After ICE officers booked rooms using official government email addresses and rates, Hilton canceled their reservations, the Department of Homeland Security said in a post on social media platform X.
After Maduro’s capture, Rubio links Venezuela mission to fight against Iran, Hezbollah
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States will exert leverage to ensure that the country “no longer cozy up to Hezbollah and Iran in our own hemisphere.”
