Trump’s Cuba strategy echoes his Venezuela playbook. But there are key differences
Using oil blockade and military threats, looks like the Venezuela playbook, but experts say key differences make similar results unlikely.
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Judge throws out author Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against Melania Trump
Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil in federal court in Manhattan chided both sides for “inappropriate level of tactical gamesmanship” and said she “will not be conscripted to oversee an abusively presented spat.”
Senators from both parties push Hegseth for action on Ukraine aid
A bipartisan group of senators is urging the pentagon to release $600 million in security aid for Ukraine and eastern European allies
Trump administration rule to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad
The Trump administration is announcing a new policy that requires foreigners in the U.S. to leave and apply for a green card from their home country.
DNC tries to move past autopsy debacle as Martin faces calls to resign as chair
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin is facing new calls to resign from within his own party. The public backlash came on Friday, a day after Martin released a postelection autopsy that raised pointed questions about the health of the Democrats’ political operation.
Ex-prosecutor and other Trump critics sue to block payouts from $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Two police officers who helped defend the U.S. Capitol from a mob’s attack on Jan. 6, 2021, also sued this week.
Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported
A federal judge dismissed human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ruling the prosecution was vindictive.
Warsh is sworn in as the Fed chair after Trump’s bid for greater control over the independent bank
President Donald Trump has overseen the White House swearing-in of the new Federal Reserve chair. Trump said Friday that he’d like Kevin Warsh’s help in stimulating the economy.
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband’s health
Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer.
In heavily Democratic California, 2 GOP House rivals grapple in nasty fight over Trump loyalty
California is one of the most heavily Democratic states in the country. But in a U.S. House district southeast of Los Angeles, the campaign is being shaped by a different dynamic: Two sitting GOP lawmakers are duking it out over who is most loyal to Trump.