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Former State Department Official Urges Machado to 'Get Back to Venezuela as Quickly as Possible' as Rodríguez Consolidates Power

Political analysts say Rodríguez is using the improved economic conditions and diplomatic alignment with Washington to strengthen her position ahead of eventual elections

New Flotilla of More Than 70 Vessels Prepares to Sail to Gaza as Humanitarian Concerns Mount
A multinational flotilla carrying humanitarian aid is preparing to sail toward Gaza this month, with organizers aiming to challenge Israel's blockade as conditions in the territory continue to deteriorate and access to medical care becomes more restricted.
Trump's Iran Ceasefire in Peril After Israel Escalates Against Hezbollah and Iran Closes the Strait of Hormuz Again
President Donald Trump presented the new U.S.-Iran ceasefire as a breakthrough, a two-week pause that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calm oil markets, and pull the region back from a wider war. Within hours, that message was already colliding with reality as Israel intensified its campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, exposing a critical weakness in the deal Trump had just celebrated.
Democrat Candidate Eric Swalwell Denies Sexual Misconduct Claims as Allegations Roil California Governor's Race
Rep. Eric Swalwell is forcefully denying online allegations of sexual misconduct that surfaced just weeks before California's June 2 gubernatorial primary, calling the claims flatly false as they spread across social media and begin to collide with an already volatile campaign season.

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Lindsey Graham Shows Cracks in His Support to Trump Over Iran War Strategy, Raising GOP Tensions

Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump's most reliable Republican allies, is showing signs of a rare public break after sharply criticizing the administration's posture on a potential conflict with Iran, a shift that is raising eyebrows across Washington.

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New Survey Finds Nearly Half of New Yorkers Approve of Mayor Zohran Mamdani

The survey, reported by The New York Times, is the first high-quality nonpartisan poll to capture New Yorkers' views of Mamdani since he took office on Jan. 1.

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Sheinbaum Pushes Back on UN Claim, Says Disappearances in Mexico Are 'Not Crimes Against Humanity'

The remarks follow a report which concluded there are "well-founded indications" that enforced disappearances in Mexico have occurred in a "widespread or systematic" manner

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Ecuador's Noboa Says Presence of U.S. Troops in Country is 'Not an Invasion' but 'International Collaboration Against Crime'

Noboa has strengthened ties with the U.S. and aligned closely with the administration of Donald Trump on security policy, particularly in combating drug trafficking

Suspected Tren de Aragua fugitive arrested in Spain

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Spain Arrests Suspected Tren de Aragua Fugitive Wanted by U.S. Over ATM Hacking Scheme

The arrest was carried out by a joint task force within the National Police created specifically to combat Tren de Aragua

Texas Governor Abbott Holds Border Security Bill Signing At Texas

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Texas Moves to Restrict Noncitizens' Rights Through New Laws and Policy Changes, Report Says

In a state with nearly 2 million undocumented immigrants, refugees, and individuals with temporary protected status, these changes have led to widespread fear and uncertainty, according to immigration attorneys and advocates.

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A Hugo Chávez Loyalist Co-Producer on Melania Trump's Documentary: Who is Max Sánchez Arbeláiz

A former Chávez insider who once moved through the upper ranks of Venezuelan diplomacy has resurfaced in a highly unlikely place, as a co-producer on Melania, the glossy Amazon-backed documentary built around first lady Melania Trump.

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Airfares Surge More Than 200% in Weeks as Iran War Drives Global Price Shock

Airfares on some international routes have surged by more than 200% in the past month as the war in Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring and forces airlines worldwide to pass costs directly to travelers.

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Can JD Vance Be Excommunicated? What the US Bishops Said About the White House Latest Threat Against Iran as Pope Leo Urges Americans to Call Representatives

Catholic outrage over the Trump administration's Iran rhetoric intensified Tuesday after a powerful message from Pope Leo asking Americans to call their representatives and a forceful statement from Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, condemning the president's threats against civilians and warning that the destruction of "a whole civilization" cannot be morally justified.

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Megyn Kelly Says She'd Back Trump 'Even If He Dropped a Nuke' as Iran War Divides Conservative Voices

Her comments contrast with personalities like Joe Rogan, Tucker Carlson and Alex Jones who have voiced their concern with Trump's approach to the Middle East conflict

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President Trump Calls Tucker Carlson 'Low IQ Person' in Latest Attack Over Iran Criticism

"He calls me all the time; I don't respond to his calls," said Trump of Carlson, adding that he doesn't deal with him because he likes "dealing with smart people, not fools"

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House Democrats Push Immediate Vote to End Iran War After Trump's "Unhinged" Statement

House Democratic leaders demanded on Tuesday that lawmakers return to Washington at once after President Donald Trump's latest threat against Iran, calling his rhetoric "completely unhinged" and warning that Congress must act before the conflict spirals further.

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AOC Warns Trump's Iran Rhetoric Is 'Threat of Genocide' and Urges Officials to Reject Illegal Orders

Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , better known for her initials AOC, delivered one of her strongest rebukes yet of President Donald Trump, warning that his escalating rhetoric toward Iran could amount to a threat of genocide and calling on government officials to refuse unlawful commands.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Takes Aim At Trump For Calling Her a 'Traitor': 'A Badge Of Honor Because I'm Not In His Cult'

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls for Trump's Removal, Calls His Iran Message 'Evil'

Former MAGA leader and Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene demanded today the removal of Donald Trump from office after the president posted a controversial message on Truth Social about an alleged imminent fatal attack against Iran.

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Carlson Says Trump's Iran Rhetoric Risks Religious Conflict: 'No President Should Mock Islam'

On Easter morning Trump posted a message on Truth Social that included the line: "Open the F——Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH!"