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Trump Authorizes Covert CIA Ops in Venezuela - Land Strikes Possible

President Trump has authorized covert CIA operations in Venezuela and publicly confirmed the move amid recent strikes on suspected drug boats The decision marks a major escalation of U S policy toward Caracas and raises the prospect of wider military action

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16,000 - Nestlé will cut 16,000 jobs worldwide over the next two years

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"This FBI won’t stop" — Kash Patel

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