Jan 07 U.S. seizes 2 sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean By Konstantin Toropin, Jill Lawless, Associated Press The U.S. has seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in back-to-back actions in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean, officials said Wednesday. Continue reading
Jan 06 Watch 4:54 After Trump's removal of Maduro, European leaders reject his demands for Greenland By Nick Schifrin, Solveig Rennan The divides opened by the Trump administration's operation to remove Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro widened further. European leaders denounced aggressive statements by Trump about an American seizure of Greenland, a territory of NATO ally Denmark. Meanwhile, tension and concerns are running… Continue watching
Jan 06 Watch 7:44 Trump's push to access Venezuela's oil reserves faces major barriers By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins President Trump says the U.S. government could subsidize any effort by American companies to rebuild Venezuela’s oil infrastructure. He has made no secret that a major goal of this weekend’s operation was to pry open Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. Geoff… Continue watching
Jan 06 Watch 10:43 Latin America analyst, ex-ambassador offer views on 'Trump Doctrine' By Nick Schifrin, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako President Trump and his aides are now speaking of a foreign policy where pressure and the use of military might can be applied both to adversaries and, potentially, allies. Nick Schifrin has two views on the Trump Doctrine from Todd… Continue watching
Jan 06 Trump administration thanks the media for keeping quiet before the strike that captured Maduro By David Bauder, Associated Press That came from Secretary of State Marco Rubio. It contrasts with the consistent posture of Pete Hegseth's Defense Department, which has been at odds with the media. Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: Trump says Republicans need to win midterms or 'I'll get impeached' By Dan Cooney President Donald Trump suggested to House Republicans on Tuesday that their party needs to maintain control of Congress during this year's midterm elections or Democrats will "find a reason to impeach me."… Continue reading
Jan 06 WATCH: 'MAGA Granny' Pamela Hemphill makes emotional apology to Jan. 6 officers By Hannah Grabenstein “I am truly sorry from the bottom of my heart for being part of the mob that put you and so many officers in danger," Hemphill said in her testimony. Continue reading
Jan 06 European leaders push back on Trump's comments about U.S. taking over Greenland By Claudia Ciobanu, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press The leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom joined Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in defending Greenland’s sovereignty. Continue reading
Jan 06 A U.S. takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO, Danish prime minister says By Anders Kongshaug, Claudia Ciobanu, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Monday an American takeover of Greenland would amount to the end of the NATO military alliance. Continue reading
Jan 06 Here's why Trump says the U.S. 'needs' Greenland for Arctic security By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Increasing international tensions, global warming and the changing world economy have put Greenland at the heart of the debate over global trade and security. Continue reading