Trump praises “historic” agreement for the United States to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil BBCU.S. will take control of much of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves WSJTrump’s deal for Venezuelan oil will take time to impact prices, analysts say Barron’s Trump found unusual solution to his Venezuela problem CNNTrump says US now has majority … Read more
The noise from President Donald Trump and his allies about alleged threats to vote for non-U.S. citizens is growing louder as the November election approaches. He is pushing for the United States Postal Service to send mail-in ballots only to voters verified as American citizens. The Census Bureau promoted a dubious report on thousands of … Read more
PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Jurors in the closely watched Lindsay Clancy trial began deliberating this week but had not reached a verdict by the end of Friday. They have a lot to consider. Over the past five weeks, the jury heard testimony from doctors, first responders, family members and even Clancy’s ex-husband. She now weighs … Read more
Gubernatorial candidate Tom Begich speaks during a forum at the 10th annual Alaska Oil and Gas Association (AOGA) conference at the Dena’ina Center in Anchorage on Wednesday, August 26. (Bill Roth/ADN) Tom Begich, the former Democratic state lawmaker who finished second in Alaska’s crowded gubernatorial primary, said Friday that he will drop out of the … Read more
The National Hurricane Center said Friday that the short-lived Tropical Storm Dolly had broken up to become simply a tropical wave as it moved toward the Caribbean. As of the NHC’s 11 a.m. advisory, what remained of Dolly was located about 1,000 miles east of the Leeward Islands and was moving west at 25 mph. … Read more
President Donald Trump will appear at the Pentagon to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks instead of visiting Ground Zero in New York City. Asked why he wouldn’t commemorate the anniversary in his hometown, Trump told reporters Friday: “Because I’m going to the Pentagon.” Instead, Vice President JD Vance is expected … Read more
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE BBCBritish far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE The Washington PostMilo Yiannopoulos, a right-wing provocateur, is arrested by ICE The New York TimesMilo Yiannopoulos is in ICE custody and faces a final deportation order, sources say CBS NewsPolitical commentator and Kayne West associate detained by ICE in New … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is appealing a judge’s ruling that blocked limitations on mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections, the latest twist in a court fight unfolding days before the first states begin sending out mail-in ballots for the crucial November election. The notice of appeal filed Friday comes after a federal … Read more
Lindsay Clancy jury sent home for weekend; Deliberations resume MondayJury heard closing arguments Thursday morningSenior Digital Editor/Producer, WCVB.comPLYMOUTH, Mass. —The jury in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of strangling her three children in the family’s Duxbury home in 2023, will return Monday to continue deliberations. A jury of nine women … Read more
How ICE is arresting growing numbers of immigrants without criminal records The Washington PostICE arrested a record number of people without criminal records in summer enforcement surge, new data shows CBS News Immigrant arrests in San Diego and Imperial counties hit record levels fox5sandiego.com Immigrant arrests soar, reaching 50,000 in July NPRICE arrests surge in … Read more