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Trump authorizes CIA covert operations in Venezuela - U S escalates pressure

President Trump confirmed he has authorized covert CIA operations inside Venezuela, escalating pressure on the Maduro regime and signaling the White House is prepared to broaden options as U S military assets operate nearby

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10,000 - U S forces now supporting counternarcotics operations in the Caribbean

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"We will have no choice but to go in and kill them" — President Donald Trump

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Trump to meet Putin in Hungary - summit to seek Ukraine truce

President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to meet in Hungary as leaders push for talks to end the war in Ukraine. The planned in person summit is being positioned as a diplomatic push amid ongoing battlefield attacks.

Trump calls Putin 'very productive' - talks set summit

The White House says calls between Trump and Putin were productive and will be followed by high level meetings. Officials are coordinating summit timing with visits by Ukraine leaders to Washington.

B‑52s patrol off Venezuela coast in show of force

The administration has moved forces and acknowledged covert action options in Venezuela while warning of possible kinetic steps. Bombers and operational planning near the Caribbean have heightened tensions with Caracas.

Trump threatens to 'go in and kill' Hamas if executions continue

Tensions around Gaza remain high as alleged internal reprisals and executions surface. President Trump has issued stark warnings to Hamas and U S and Israeli patience is being tested as the ceasefire faces pressure.

Where does the Israel Hamas ceasefire stand

Officials and analysts track the fragile ceasefire agreement as exchanges of hostages and bodies complicate implementation. The deal's next steps hinge on cooperation over remains and prisoner releases.

Hamas admits complications in ceasefire over hostages

Reports show Hamas is taking forceful steps against rival groups and internal order in Gaza is volatile. The intragroup violence raises questions about stability and the ceasefire's longevity.

US led Gaza coordination center to open in coming days

Humanitarian leaders and U S officials are mobilizing a Gaza coordination effort even as malnutrition and aid restrictions persist. Relief operations face logistical and political obstacles during the fragile pause in fighting.

Russia targets Ukraine energy facilities ahead of summit

Ukraine suffered fresh strikes on energy infrastructure ahead of planned diplomacy, raising fears of longer term blackouts. Kyiv says the attacks aim to undermine resilience ahead of high level meetings.

DOJ files terrorism charges tied to Antifa after ICE attack

The Justice Department has filed terrorism related charges tied to violent actions against an ICE facility, marking a notable escalation in prosecutions. Officials say the indictments reflect broader cracking down on organized violent extremism.

Justice Department expected to seek grand jury indictment of John Bolton today

Federal prosecutors are expected to present a case against former national security adviser John Bolton to a grand jury today as part of an unfolding probe. Multiple outlets report grand jury action may lead to formal charges.

MI5 chief warns UK faces rise in state actor threats

Britain's domestic security chief warns of growing threats from state actors and espionage as national counterintelligence cases mount. Officials say the scale of investigations into hostile activity has increased markedly.

Pentagon's new press policy sparks media outrage

The Pentagon's new media rules have prompted major news organizations to push back and return press credentials, igniting a nationwide debate over military transparency and reporter access to defense reporting.

Mitch McConnell falls in Capitol hallway

Senator Mitch McConnell fell while walking through a Senate office building, prompting new questions about the health of the 83 year old leader. Video circulated and his staff say he was not seriously injured but the incidents raise concern.

Bill to fund the military fails in Senate procedural vote

Congress remains deadlocked as the shutdown grinds on and a bid to fund the military stalled in procedural votes. Judges have intervened to block some of the administration's planned workforce actions amid the impasse.

FBI director says agents will keep getting paid during shutdown

FBI leadership and White House allies have insisted special agents will be paid and prosecutions continue during the shutdown. The bureau's director and senior officials have publicly defended ongoing operations.

F5 stock plunges after disclosure of nation state hack

A major cybersecurity firm disclosed a nation state breach that hit its systems and sent its stock sharply lower. Separately hackers exploited airport public address systems to broadcast political messages at multiple terminals.

Regional banks tumble amid sour loan fears

Markets reacted to mounting loan concerns and tariff drift as regional banks slid and gold surged to new highs. Analysts warn tariff costs and sector weakness could ripple through the economy.

Trump administration eyes doubling Argentina financing to 40 billion

The White House push to provide large scale financing for Argentina has prompted questions from lawmakers and criticism from Republicans. The plan to increase emergency financing has become a contentious diplomatic and fiscal issue.

Shenzhen chip expo shows China's push for tech self reliance

China is showcasing semiconductor progress while trade tensions over rare earths and tariffs persist. Beijing and Washington are publicly trading barbs even as back channel talks remain possible.

Former envoy warns AI energy demand could become a crisis

Concerns grow about AI's rising energy footprint even as chipmakers report strong profits. Data center deals and investor moves underscore how energy demand and AI expansion are reshaping infrastructure plans.

Judge orders Chicago area immigration agents to wear body cameras

A federal judge has ordered immigration agents in the Chicago area to wear body cameras following confrontations and tear gas use. Arrests of a local police officer by ICE and related enforcement actions have intensified scrutiny.

DOJ charges executives over alleged homeless funding fraud

Federal prosecutors charged real estate executives in an alleged scheme to defraud homeless funding programs and a high profile state attorney general faces mortgage fraud indictments, raising political and legal consequences.

Trump unveils model for Independence Arch in DC

President Trump rolled out high profile White House projects and thanked major donors as critics raised ethics concerns about private fundraising for public monuments and renovations.

Hundreds airlifted from Alaskan villages after typhoon surge

Alaska mounted a large scale rescue and airlift operation after a coastal storm and typhoon remnant brought record winds and storm surge. Hundreds were evacuated and relief efforts are ongoing across affected villages.