Earlier the president said US oil firms could be “up and running” in the country within 18 months. Read full story Author:
Palisades fire report was sent to mayor’s office for ‘refinements,’ Fire Commission president says
The Fire Commission president’s account raises questions about Mayor Karen Bass’ role in revisions to the Palisades fire after-action report. Read full story Author: Alene Tchekmedyian, Paul Pringle
Live Updates: U.S. Forces Intercept Oil Tanker That Defied Blockade of Venezuela
The U.S. military had been pursuing the Russian-flagged tanker as part of its pressure campaign against Venezuela. The move deepens a confrontation with Russia after the U.S. ouster of Venezuela’s …
Buy Greenland? Take It? Why? An Old Pact Already Gives Trump a Free Hand.
Analysts say the Cold War agreement allows the president to increase the American military presence almost at will. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Jeffrey Gettleman, Amelia Nierenberg and …
Europe Tries to Come to Terms With Trump’s Intervention in Venezuela
Needing U.S. support to fend off Russia in Ukraine, European leaders have been cautious about criticizing President Trump on Greenland, Iran, Venezuela and much else. Read full story (NYT subscription …
Stephen Miller Offers a Strongman’s View of the World
President Trump’s trusted adviser is casting his hard-right gaze abroad, saying the world must be governed by “force.” Go to Source Author: Katie Rogers https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
After Maduro’s Ouster, Marco Rubio Faces the Challenge of Running Venezuela
The secretary of state helped steer President Trump to attacking Venezuela and seizing Nicolás Maduro, and now aims to force the country to give U.S. companies access to its oil. …
Rubio Tells Lawmakers Trump Wants to Buy Greenland
President Trump has said since his first term that he wants to acquire Greenland, and he asked aides for an updated plan on Monday. European leaders rejected the president’s assertions. …
How Venezuela’s Oil Could Shake Up the World Supply
The country could, eventually, attract investment and re-emerge as a force in the oil markets, but many analysts are concerned about an oversupply. Go to Source Author: Stanley Reed https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Trump Warns of Impeachment if Republicans Lose Midterm Elections
President Trump is still sowing doubt about the integrity of America’s elections. The claims could affect this year’s midterms. Go to Source Author: Luke Broadwater and Dylan Freedman https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Advice to Democrats Regarding Maduro Arrest: Resist Reflexive Opposition
During high-profile crises or controversies in business, politics, and life, the rule I have preached over the years of experience is to get the full truth out into the public …
Dave McCormick Pens Inaugural Letter to Pennsylvania Voters
PITTSBURGH — In his inaugural letter to residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) said that after his first year in office, he believed it was important …
An Update to the Monroe Doctrine: ‘It’s About Peace on Earth’
Just in case you missed it, President Trump just updated the Monroe Doctrine, with a clear-headed legal case, and an incredibly well-executed military action to take out Venezuela’s communist strongman …
Tim Walz Personifies Democrats’ Decline
Tim Walz is going away, but the Democratic Party’s Tim Walz crisis isn’t. The Minnesota governor gave up his quest for a third term Monday: Staying out of jail will …
The painful questions for Nato and the EU as Trump threatens Greenland
Were Trump to make good on his ambition to bring Greenland under US control, would it mark not just an existential threat to Nato but also a major crisis for …
Venezuelan security forces detain journalists from foreign news organisations
Venezuelans describe their fear of speaking out as 14 media workers are detained and police check people’s social media. Read full story Author:
Why I now hug the man who killed my son with a single punch
Joan Scourfield joins forces with Jacob Dunne to highlight the benefits of restorative justice. Read full story Author:
Elon Musk’s X should deal with ‘appalling’ Grok AI deepfakes, government demands
Grok is being used to digitally remove women’s clothing – something victims describe as “dehumanising”. Read full story Author:
Iran anti-government protests spread to majority of provinces, videos show
Videos show that unrest has spread to more than 50 towns and cities, including pro-government heartlands. Read full story Author:
Swiss ski bar not inspected for five years before deadly fire, mayor says
The New Year’s Eve fire at a bar in Crans-Montana killed 40 people and injured 116. Read full story Author: