Trump Administration

Democracy Watchdog Says U.S. 'No Longer a Democracy,' Warns of Rapid 'Autocratization'

A leading global monitor of democratic governance says the United States, under the Trump administration, has lost its status as a liberal democracy and is undergoing a rapid process of "autocratization."
Voice of America

Federal Court Rules Voice of America Closure Violated Law, Mandates Return of Staff

A US federal judge has ruled the shutdown of Voice of America illegal, reinstating over 1,000 journalists and sparking a global conversation on press freedom.
Susie Wiles

How Old Is Susie Wiles? Quick Facts About Trump's Chief of Staff Amid Breast Cancer Announcement

Susie Wiles, White House Chief of Staff and a key ally of Donald Trump, has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. Despite the diagnosis, she plans to continue her duties at the White House.
Tourism falls in Cuba in 50% in 2024

Fuel Shortages Further Strain Cuba's Tourism Sector as Travelers Choose Other Destinations Amid Deepening Crisis

After averaging more than 4 million visitors as recently as 2019, only about 1.6 million tourists traveled to Cuba between January and November 2025, a drop of nearly 70 percent since 2018
Rossiya aircraft

Russia to Temporarily Suspend Flights to Cuba After Rescue Trips for Stranded Tourists

Russian airlines will temporarily suspend flights to Cuba after operating special return trips to bring home stranded tourists, the country's civil aviation authority Rosaviatsia said Wednesday.
Chris Wright

Energy Secretary Plans Venezuela Trip, Says Country's Oil Wealth Is 'Coincidental' to U.S. Move Against Maduro

Wright described the situation instead as a geopolitical matter, calling Venezuela under Maduro "a threat to all of its neighbors" and "a threat to the Western hemisphere"
Nobel laureate María Corina Machado

Machado Says Venezuela Could Hold Elections in Less Than a Year a Shorter Timeline Than That Reportedly Given By Trump Official

Machado also argued Venezuela differs from other recent U.S.-backed nation-building efforts because of a "legitimate leadership with huge popular support"
Remittances

U.S.-Sent Remittances to Mexico Fall to Lowest Level in Over a Decade, Analysts Point to Fewer New Migrants

Additional pressure on remittances emerged at the start of 2026, when the Trump administration implemented a 1% tax on remittances sent in cash, money orders, or cashier's checks
amazons-founder-jeff-bezos

Washington Post Cries Betrayal as Jeff Bezos' Silence Favours Trump-Era Ties Over Paper

Washington Post journalists fear for the paper's future as layoffs loom and Jeff Bezos stays silent amid criticism over Trump-era political ties.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security seal

DHS More Than Doubles Stipend for Migrants to Self-Deport, Now Pays $2,600: 'May Not Last Long'

The Department of Homeland Security announced that it is increasing the stipend offered to migrants who voluntarily leave the United States from $1,000 to $2,600.
Donald Trump

Trump's Disturbingly Bruised Hand Sparks Fresh Health Fears and Wild New Theories

President Trump's persistently bruised hands, visible in multiple public appearances and explained by Trump himself as a side-effect of a high aspirin dose, are prompting fresh concerns and a mix of medical opinion, public speculation, and official explanations about his health at age 79.
Laura Dogu, newly-appointed US Ambassador to Venezuela

Laura Dogu, The New U.S. Ambassador To Venezuela, Is a Veteran Of Regional Security Policy

The United States on named Laura Dogu as ambassador to Venezuela, marking a new phase in Washington's effort to re-establish diplomatic engagement after years of strained relations.
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez

Venezuelan's Delcy Rodríguez Was Labeled As 'Priority Target' By DEA Before Rising To Power: Report

Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodríguez was labeled a "priority target" by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration years before rising to the top of the country's power structure, according to a new report.
Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan Pushes Back on U.S. Action Against Venezuela: 'I Don't Think Anybody's Going to Really Support That'

Joe Rogan questioned the Trump administration's posture toward Venezuela and the prospect of military conflict during the latest episode of The Joe Rogan Experience.
President Trump Attends the State Department Kennedy Center

Trump Warns Critics They're Acting 'Treasonous' For Questioning His Physical Health

US President Donald Trump lashed out at the media and critics this week, calling scrutiny about his physical condition 'seditious, perhaps even treasonous,' in an unusually fiery post, sparking backlash over his fitness for office.
Venezuela's Diosdado Cabello and Nicolas Maduro

These Are The Six Figures Who Could Rule Venezuela If Maduro Steps Down or Is Forced Out

A new report says former and current officials have privately discussed that the Trump administration's military campaign in Venezuela has as its main target goal to replace Nicolás Maduro.
Maduro dances before supporters

Maduro Dances Before Supporters, Claims 'They Will Never Remove Us From Power' as U.S. Pressure Mounts

"They have not moved us one inch from the correct path we must always follow," he said, adding that "they will never remove us from the path of the revolution"
President Donald Trump

U.S. Restricts Puerto Rico Airspace for 'Security Reasons Even As Trump Denies He's Decided to Strike Venezuela

The Trump Admin issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) restricting airspace off the coast of Ceiba, Puerto Rico, from November 1 through March 31 citing "special security reasons"
Citizenship applicants await interviews at USCIS

U.S. Citizenship Test Changes Make Naturalization Harder, Leading to Lower Applications

Advocacy groups have claimed the updated test has shifted from simple, one-word answers to more detailed questions about American history, which could discourage people from seeking citizenship.
Farm workers labor in the fields of Bakersfield, Kern County

U.S. Workforce Could Shrink by More Than 15 Million In 10 Years Due To Trump's Immigration Policies

The study projects that the U.S. labor force could shrink by 6.8 million workers by 2028 and by 15.7 million by 2035. It would also lower the nation's GDP by $1.9 trillion from 2025 to 2028, and by $12.1 trillion between 2025 and 2035.
Donald Trump Tried To Seize Voting Machines Even After He Was Warned Not To, Testifies Former Trump Officials

Donald Trump Wants to Seize Voting Machines After the 2020 Election, Ex-Top Security Officials Say

Former top national security officials have testified to a federal grand jury that former President Donald Trump wanted to seize voting machines after the 2020 election, a report said.