Politics U.S. Coast Guard Targets Venezuelan Oil Tanker as Senator Demands Revenue Control Stella Green, January 7, 2026 Senator Bill Cassidy, R-La., stated on Wednesday that the United States should “control the dollars that Venezuela gets from selling oil” as the U.S. Coast Guard moved to board a Venezuelan oil tanker reflagged as a Russian vessel. Cassidy stated that U.S. efforts against Venezuela are aimed at preventing revenue… Continue Reading
Entertainment Michael Rapaport Swears to Run for NYC Mayor in 2029 as Zohran Mamdani’s Policies Spark Outrage Ella Thomas, January 7, 2026 Actor and podcaster Michael Rapaport announced plans to run for mayor of New York City in 2029, positioning himself as a future challenger to newly sworn-in democratic socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Rapaport, 55, revealed his plan at the end of an episode of his “I Am Rapaport Stereo Podcast,” marking… Continue Reading
Politics Trump to Unveil Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ Next Week as Ceasefire Framework Advances Stella Green, January 7, 2026 President Donald Trump is expected to announce a Gaza “Board of Peace” next week as his administration pushes into a second phase of its ceasefire framework. The initiative would formalize an international governing and reconstruction effort while the territory remains unstable and politically contested. Administration officials have indicated that invitations… Continue Reading
Entertainment Ashley Tisdale Leaves ‘Toxic’ Celebrity Mom Group After Calling Out Exclusion Ella Thomas, January 7, 2026 By Zoe Papadakis Wednesday, 07 January 2026 01:20 PM EST Ashley Tisdale said she left a celebrity mom group after feeling increasingly excluded, describing the environment as unhealthy in an essay. The actor and singer, who rose to fame as a Disney Channel star, wrote that the decision followed months… Continue Reading
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Politics U.S. Proposes Vague ‘Stabilization’ Plan for Venezuela Amid Congressional Pushback Stella Green, January 7, 2026 By Solange Reyner | Wednesday, 07 January 2026 04:07 PM EST During a Wednesday briefing with congressional leaders, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined a three-phase plan for Venezuela following American military actions that ousted President Nicolas Maduro. “Step one is the stabilization of… Continue Reading
Politics Senate Compromise Essential as Capitol Hill Negotiations Face Shutdown Deadline Stella Green, January 7, 2026 By Jim Mishler | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., said on Wednesday that spending negotiations on Capitol Hill require compromise to avoid another government shutdown. Ricketts noted that Republicans lack sufficient Senate seats to pass legislation without Democratic support, stating they need 53 Republican votes and additional… Continue Reading
Politics Minnesota Governor Walz Labels ICE Shooting a “Predictable Consequence” of Trump Administration’s Reckless Tactics Stella Green, January 7, 2026 Minnesota Governor Tim Walz condemned the Trump administration Wednesday after a fatal shooting involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis, calling it the “predictable consequence” of what he described as reckless federal operations designed to provoke fear and conflict. Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department… Continue Reading
Politics Pence and Noem Defend ICE Agents After Fatal Minneapolis Shooting Stella Green, January 7, 2026 Former Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday night urged caution following the fatal shooting of a motorist who allegedly tried to run over a federal agent in Minneapolis. Speaking on CNN, Pence defended Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and called for greater state and local support in immigration enforcement efforts…. Continue Reading
Politics Minneapolis Woman Shot Dead by ICE Agent; Mother Says She Was Not Involved in Protests Stella Green, January 7, 2026 By Mark Swanson | Wednesday, 07 January 2026 05:45 PM EST A mother identified a 37-year-old woman as the victim of a fatal shooting by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday. Donna Ganger stated her daughter lived in the Twin Cities with her partner but did… Continue Reading