Executive - Page 228

January 4

Venezuela still owes US energy companies billions as Trump calls for new investment

Trump wants U.S. oil companies to invest billions in Venezuela's broken infrastructure, but massive unpaid debts to American firms complicate plans.

January 4

Noem demands Maduro ‘face the consequences’ after his capture by US forces

 Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem discusses the U.S. military’s operation in Venezuela, the capture of Nicolás Maduro and its global ramifications on ‘Fox News Sunday.’

January 4

Venezuelan dissident outlines risks and opportunities as Venezuela enters post-Maduro era

Hope emerges for Venezuela's future as experts discuss rebuilding institutions and creating stable democracy after years of authoritarian control.

January 3

Israel shuts door on Turkey in Gaza as Trump praises Erdogan, plays down clash

Israel is blocking any Turkish military role in Gaza as President Donald Trump praises Turkey's president and works to manage rising tensions over Gaza, Syria and other issues in region.

January 3

Trump tears up Obama-era Latin American policy with renewal of Monroe Doctrine, rebrands as 'Don-roe Doctrine'

President Donald Trump has revived the Monroe Doctrine, and used it to justify strikes in Venezuela and the capture of dictator Nicolas Maduro.

January 3

JD Vance skips Trump’s Venezuela spotlight, but aide says he was ‘deeply involved’ behind the scenes

JD Vance was absent from Trump's briefing on the capture of Maduro due to security concerns. The Venezuelan leader was taken into U.S. custody in a major operation.

January 3

ICE highlights ‘best of the best’ agents who jumped into action at crash sites

After a year in which ICE dramatically increased its operations under President Trump, the agency is highlighting the “best of the best" agents for particularly heroic actions in the line of duty.

January 3

Supreme Court tariffs case, Fed chair pick loom as twin tests for Trump’s economic agenda in 2026

Supreme Court weighs Trump tariff authority while White House prepares to name next Fed chair, with both decisions carrying major economic implications.

January 2

US appeals court strikes down California's open-carry ban in major Second Amendment ruling

A federal appeals court struck down California's open-carry ban affecting 95% of state residents, ruling the restrictions violate Second Amendment rights.

January 2

Mamdani disputes antisemitism definition amid blowback from Jewish community about Day 1 executive orders

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani suggested the IHRA antisemitism definition does not protect Jewish New Yorkers amid blowback over his Day 1 directives affecting that community.