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Venezuela releases multiple American citizens from prison following military operation

At least four Americans detained under Nicolás Maduro’s regime were released by Venezuela’s interim government following a U.S. military operation that captured the longtime leader....

Rand Paul says GOP colleagues 'don’t give a s‑‑t about these people in the boats': They 'say they’re pro-life'

Sen. Rand Paul blasted GOP colleagues over the boat strikes near Venezuela, accusing them of not caring about the lives lost on the vessels....

GOP senator suggests Fed chair Powell resign now to dodge potential criminal indictment

Sen. Kevin Cramer suggests Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell should resign amid a DOJ criminal probe into Fed headquarters renovation project costs....

Minneapolis-area leaders condemn ICE, call for removal amid Trump deportation campaign

Minneapolis-area officials moved to condemn federal immigration authorities and seek their removal from the region as the Trump administration ramps up deportations....

White House says Trump gave ‘appropriate’ response after heckler confrontation caught on video at Ford plant

The White House called President Trump’s reaction “appropriate" after video showed him responding to a heckler during a visit to a Michigan Ford plant....

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China's annual trade surplus hits a record $1.2 trillion, even as exports to U.S. decline by 20%

China's exports growth in December sharply beat expectations, catapulting the annual trade surplus to a record high. ...

Warren Buffett was still searching for that elephant to buy in his final months as Berkshire CEO

Warren Buffett, who handed over the CEO reins to Greg Abel at the start of 2026, made it clear that size is not the constraint, opportunity is....

A major development in Trump's Fed feud is set to happen next week in the Supreme Court

Supreme Court arguments on Jan. 21 will likely be the next big development for the central bank's quest to maintain independence....

Meta's VR layoffs, studio closures underscore Zuckerberg's massive pivot to AI

Meta began laying off employees in its Reality Labs division focused on virtual reality and shut down several VR studios as it pushes resources towards AI....

Some traders say the market is way too calm given the risks out there. How to hedge for a volatility spike

Investors should position themselves in case more volatility soon hits the market, according to Bank of America....

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Venezuela Frees Several Americans From Prison, U.S. Says

They were the first U.S. citizens released after the U.S. military captured Nicolás Maduro and flew him to the United States to stand trial on drug and other charges....

Trump Raises Middle Finger at Heckler in Michigan Ford Factory Tour

A White House spokesman said the president “gave an appropriate and unambiguous response.”...

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Who Cussed Out ICE, Is No Stranger to Crisis

Mayor Jacob Frey, a Democrat, has clashed with his party’s activist wing. His response to ICE has won him new respect at home and new foes in Washington....

Senator Says Prosecutors Are Investigating Her After Video About Illegal Orders

It is unclear what possible crime might involve Senator Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat, who has warned in dire terms about the dissolution of American democracy....

Smithsonian Submits More Records in Face of Trump Deadline

The institution, which is viewed as independent, has sought to reduce tensions with the White House by complying with some of its demands for documents....