Congress is kicking off 2026 with a packed agenda. Lawmakers are tackling healthcare subsidies, U. S. involvement in Venezuela, and government funding—all under tight deadlines. Healthcare subsidies are a big issue. A group of lawmakers wants to extend enhanced health insurance subsidies that expir
Béla Fleck, a famous banjo player with 18 Grammy Awards, has decided to cancel his upcoming shows with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center. He shared his decision on social media, explaining that performing there has become too political. Fleck believes the Kennedy Center should fo
Spencer Pratt, a familiar face from reality TV, has thrown his hat into the ring for L. A. mayor. This move comes exactly a year after the devastating Palisades fire, which destroyed his home and many others. Pratt has been vocal on social media, blaming Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom fo
In a daring operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, U. S. forces encountered significant risks and close calls. The mission, dubbed Absolute Resolve, involved over 150 aircraft launched from 20 different bases in the region. The operation was not as smooth as President Trump's desc
Iran is feeling the heat as President Trump's bold moves, like the recent operation in Venezuela, have put the country on edge. With protests spreading across Iran and the government struggling to keep control, Trump's threats to take action if protesters are harmed have added to the tension. Trump
Venezuela's state oil company, PDVSA, has been in talks with the U. S. about selling oil. This comes after the U. S. made a deal with Venezuela's new interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, to buy up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude. The U. S. wants full access to Venezuela's oil industry, but PD
Russia is in a tough spot after Nicolás Maduro, a close friend of the Kremlin, was captured. But in Moscow, they see this as a sign of something bigger. They think the U. S. is making a bold move in Venezuela. This move is a distraction from the Ukraine conflict. It also shows a shift in global poli
Venezuela sits on a massive oil reserve, over 300 billion barrels, making it a tempting target for those eager to tap into its potential. The country's oil, however, is not just any oil. It's heavy, thick, and packed with impurities, making it one of the dirtiest oils in the world. Extracting this o
In a bold move, the U. S. Coast Guard and military forces seized a Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic. This action has sparked a heated debate and raised eyebrows around the world. The tanker, Marinera, was formerly known as Bella-1 and had previously evaded a U. S. blockade in the Caribbean. Russi
Delcy Rodríguez, now Venezuela's interim president, has always been a shrewd player in politics. Back in 2017, when Donald Trump became U. S. president, she saw a chance to make a deal. She directed Citgo, a company owned by Venezuela's state oil firm, to give half a million dollars to Trump's inaug
