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Venezuela has become Trump’s test of hemispheric reengineering. After two world wars nearly destroyed the planet, at mid-century America decided to step up and apply its ingenuity to the Eastern Hemisphere’s many unstable dynamics. Europe needed settling down, then Asia, and then, later, the Middle East and Africa. An objective view of history says that, … Read more
The president’s pardon for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao came after he and his company hired multiple lobbyists with connections to Trump’s inner circle. Toggle menu Binance founder’s pardon shows power of Trump allies on K Street The president’s pardon for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao came after he and his company hired multiple lobbyists with connections … Read more
White House and military officials will not say who the donor is or whether the gift has been properly vetted. Defense officials said they have accepted an anonymous gift of $130 million from a wealthy donor to help pay military salaries during the government shutdown, but they would not release any additional details about the … Read more
The move is the latest escalation between Washington and Bogotá. The United States on Friday sanctioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro, the latest escalation of tensions between Washington and Bogotá over drug trafficking and other issues of bilateral importance. In a press release, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the left-wing leader “has allowed drug cartels to … Read more
The 88-year-old exhibited “early stages of dementia,” according to an internal police report obtained by a local television station, which her office denied. Toggle menu Eleanor Holmes Norton scammed out of thousands of dollars, DC police says The 88-year-old exhibited “early stages of dementia,” according to an internal police report obtained by a local television … Read more
The NBA commissioner is being called to explain what the league is doing about the arrest of Portland coach and Miami player. Congress wants answers from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on the investigation into gambling and game-fixing that has cast a shadow over the league. The House Committee on Commerce, which has jurisdiction over sports, … Read more
Selig’s selection comes after Brian Quintenz’s nomination ran into resistance from MAGA donors Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. President Donald Trump has tapped Mike Selig, a high-ranking cryptocurrency regulator, to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, White House crypto czar David Sacks said early Saturday. Selig “is deeply knowledgeable about financial markets and passionate about modernizing … Read more
Harris also said she has reflected about whether she should have urged Biden to pull out of the 2024 race. Former United States Vice President Kamala Harris suggested she may run again for U.S. president. The Democratic Party presidential hopeful, who lost to Republican Donald Trump in 2024, told the BBC in an interview with … Read more
Donald Trump is stewing over an Ontario ad campaign that invoked former President Ronald Reagan to argue against his tariffs. Ontario Premier Doug Ford and California Gov. Gavin Newsom are raising the stakes on this year’s World Series, which tees off as President Donald Trump stews over an Ontario ad campaign that invoked former President … Read more
I love Mumbai, but there are days when the city tests me. When I’m walking in sweltering heat amid a cacophony of horns, dodging dog poop on the pavement, coughing up dust churned up by zigzagging rickshaws. So I took a break with my family this month near the beach in Goa, and booked a … Read more