United States — On Saturday U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and transported him, officials said; President Donald Trump announced that the United States will "run" Venezuela until a "safe, proper and judicious" transition occurs. Trump said U.S. oil companies would be allowed to enter to repair infrastructure and...
Milwaukee — Judge Hannah Dugan resigned Saturday after a December conviction for obstructing federal agents who sought to arrest an undocumented man in her courtroom. Dugan submitted a formal resignation letter to Governor Tony Evers, citing unprecedented federal legal proceedings and concerns about judicial independence. Her resignation follows threats of...
WASHINGTON — The United States conducted a large-scale strike against Venezuela on Saturday and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, authorities said. President Donald Trump announced the operation on social media. Venezuelan officials called the attack an "imperialist" assault and urged citizens to protest. Attorney General Pam...
Washington — President Donald Trump said Saturday that US forces launched large-scale strikes inside Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who were flown out of the country. Explosions and aircraft activity were reported over Caracas and surrounding states early Saturday, with witnesses and images describing blasts, smoke...
Washington President Donald Trump issued an executive order this week blocking HieFo Corporation's acquisition of Emcore's chip and wafer fabrication assets, citing credible national security concerns identified by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. The order prohibits HieFo, described as controlled by a Chinese national, from holding...
Washington, President Donald Trump visited a Florida stone supplier on Friday to review marble and onyx samples for a proposed White House ballroom, officials said. Pool reports placed the presidential motorcade in Lake Worth at 9:46 a.m. as Secret Service secured the site and reporters were held. A White House...
Washington. A federal magistrate judge on Friday ordered Brian Cole, Virginia man accused of placing two pipe bombs outside Republican and Democratic Committee headquarters Jan. 5, 2021, to remain detained pending trial. Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh found prosecutors met their burden that no conditions would reasonably assure community safety. Prosecutors...
Mint Hill, North Carolina — Federal authorities announced Friday they arrested an 18-year-old who allegedly planned an ISIS-inspired attack on New Year's Eve targeting a grocery store and fast-food restaurant. Christian Sturdivant, whom agents say they monitored since 2022, communicated online with people he believed were ISIS operatives and with...
United States — Multiple companies announced corporate actions this week: Rivian reported producing 10,974 vehicles and delivering 9,745 in Q4 2025 and 42,284 produced and 42,247 delivered for full year 2025, and scheduled its earnings release for February 12, 2026. Chemed set its fourth-quarter 2025 results release for February 25...
Washington President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States would intervene if Iranian authorities killed peaceful protesters, writing on Truth Social that Washington was "locked and loaded" and ready to go. The comment followed shopkeepers' strikes in Tehran over high prices that spread into nationwide demonstrations, clashes with security...
