Politics

Venezuelans struggle with crumbling economy as Trump promises economic renaissance

By Regina Garcia Cano, Matt Sedensky, Associated Press

Venezuelans digesting news of the United States’ brazen capture of former President Nicolás Maduro are hearing grandiose promises of future economic prowess even as they live through the crippling economic realities of today.

Democratic Fulton County commissioner announces run for Georgia secretary of state

By Kate Brumback, Jeff Amy, Associated Press

Barrett, a Democrat, on Thursday joined a primary field that includes former Judge Penny Brown Reynolds, Adrian Consonery Jr. and Cam T. Ashling.

Shootings in Minneapolis and Portland spur protests over federal enforcement operations

By Rebecca Santana, Tim Sullivan, Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press

As anger and outrage spilled out onto Minneapolis' streets over the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, a new shooting by federal officers in Oregon sparked additional protests and elicited more scrutiny of enforcement…

WATCH: Walz says Minnesota must play a role in investigation into ICE's killing of Renee Good

By Rebecca Santana, Tim Sullivan, Associated Press

Minnesota must play a role in investigating the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, Gov. Tim Walz insisted Thursday, pushing back against the Trump administration's decision to keep the investigation solely in federal hands.

Senate moves to restrict Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela

By Lisa Desjardins, Jonah Anderson

Congress saw several key votes on Thursday, including ones to address military action in Venezuela, expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies and more. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins has been following it all and reports from the Capitol.

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Trump focused on foreign affairs to distract from domestic challenges, Sen. Slotkin says

By Geoff Bennett, Doug Adams

Congress has a lengthy list of priorities, but the week has been dominated by the Trump administration's operation in Venezuela and what to do next. Geoff Bennett spoke with Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin for the Democratic perspective.

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Zinke supports Trump action in Venezuela but sees no basis for action in Greenland

By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura

While the War Powers Resolution to limit further action in Venezuela advanced in the Senate, its future in the House is less certain. For the Republican perspective, Amna Nawaz spoke with Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke.

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ICE shooting reinforces Minnesota's grim role as Trump's target

By Nicholas Riccardi, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

Trump has focused on several blue states in the divide-and-conquer campaign that has characterized his second term, and now he has turned to Minnesota, where the killing of George Floyd and the protests it sparked stained his first presidency.

WATCH: California Gov. Newsom delivers his final State of the State address to lawmakers

By Sophie Austin, Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state must stand up to Republican President Donald Trump's “assault on our values,” warning in his final State of the State address Thursday that democracy is at stake.

Denmark and Greenland envoys meet with White House officials over Trump's call for a 'takeover'

By Aamer Madhani, Claudia Ciobanu, Associated Press

Denmark and Greenland's envoys to Washington have begun a vigorous effort to urge U.S. lawmakers as well as key Trump administration officials to step back from President Donald Trump's call for a "takeover" of the strategic Arctic island.