Politics Americans Express Deep Concern Over U.S. Entanglement in Venezuela Following Maduro Capture Stella Green, January 5, 2026 By Alex Smith Monday, 05 January 2026 07:09 PM EST Nearly three-quarters of Americans fear the United States will become too deeply involved in Venezuela following the military operation that captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores and brought them to Manhattan to face federal drug charges, according… Continue Reading
Politics Seattle Mayor Defends Public Drug Use Arrests Policy Despite Police Union Backlash Stella Green, January 5, 2026 Brand-new Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is denying allegations that one of her orders ends arrests of public drug use in the city. The Seattle Police Officers Guild on Sunday issued a statement stating city leaders issued a directive halting such arrests and instead promoted diversion program recommendations. “You’ll know when… Continue Reading
Politics Senator Mullin: U.S. Move on Venezuela’s Maduro Signals Western Hemisphere Resolve Stella Green, January 5, 2026 On Monday, Senator Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., stated that the legal basis for U.S. actions targeting Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro is clear and underscores America’s resolve in the Western Hemisphere. In an appearance, Mullin emphasized that critics who claim such action is unprecedented are overlooking established precedent: when a foreign leader… Continue Reading
Politics U.S. Requests Seven-Day Delay in Returning Deported Venezuelans Following Maduro Arrest Stella Green, January 5, 2026 The Justice Department has sought a seven-day delay from U.S. District Judge James Boasberg to return a group of Venezuelan nationals who were deported under the Alien Enemies Act, asserting that rapidly evolving conditions in Venezuela make immediate compliance with court orders unfeasible. This request follows a deadline set by… Continue Reading
Politics Paul Blames Graham for Trump’s Decision to Seize Venezuelan Dictator Stella Green, January 5, 2026 Following the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, Senator Rand Paul, R-Ky., has accused Senator Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., of playing a central role in persuading President Donald Trump to deploy U.S. special operations forces into Caracas for the purpose of seizing Maduro. Paul stated that the operation contradicts Trump’s long-standing… Continue Reading
Opinion Azerbaijan’s Strategic Role in the Middle Corridor and the Urgent Need for U.S. Policy Updates Sentinel Update, January 5, 2026 By Robert Zapesochny Monday, January 5, 2026 The Abraham Accords, which began as a normalization process between Israel and four Arab states, are gradually expanding into Central Asia. The most recent example is Kazakhstan’s announcement that it has agreed to join the Accords. Azerbaijan is a natural contender for the… Continue Reading
Opinion U.S. and Saudi Arabia Forge Emerging $1 Trillion Economic Partnership: A New Era of Practical Collaboration Eugene Barnes, January 5, 2026 There is a moment in every serious relationship when both parties stop performing for the crowd and begin speaking honestly to each other. The posturing fades, grudges lose their power. What remains is a clear recognition of interests, limits, and long-term intent. That’s where the relationship between the United States… Continue Reading
Politics Massie Faces Primary Challenge After Condemning U.S. Operation in Venezuela Stella Green, January 5, 2026 By Sam Barron | Monday, 05 January 2026 06:48 PM EST Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., is facing new attacks from his Republican primary rival after criticizing the U.S. operation in Venezuela. In posts on social media over the weekend, Massie attacked President Donald Trump for not seeking congressional authorization for… Continue Reading
Politics Secret Service Detains Man Who Vandalized VP Vance’s Ohio Home Stella Green, January 5, 2026 U.S. Secret Service officials detained a man early Monday who broke windows at Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio home and caused other property damage, according to agency spokesperson Anthony Guglielmi. The suspect was apprehended shortly after midnight near Vance’s residence in Cincinnati’s Walnut Hills neighborhood. Law enforcement officials, speaking anonymously,… Continue Reading
Politics Venezuela’s Democratic Transition and Cuba’s Communist Strain: Florida Leaders Highlight Long Road Ahead Stella Green, January 5, 2026 Florida Senator Rick Scott warned Monday that while democracy is likely to return to Venezuela following Nicolas Maduro’s arrest, the process will be lengthy as attention shifts toward the challenges posed by communist rule in Cuba. Scott spoke at a media briefing in Doral alongside Cuban dissident Jose Daniel Ferrer… Continue Reading