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Trump, News, Venezuela, Maduro, America: Analysis of U.S. Policy and Regional Impact

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  You follow breaking news because it changes plans fast. What happened between the Trump administration and Venezuela — from tough talk about Maduro to U.S. actions that grabbed headlines and oil assets — affects politics, trade, and safety across the Americas. You need to know who made the moves, what those moves did, and why the fallout matters for both countries and for global oil markets. This post lays out the key events, the policy choices that drove them, and the likely effects on U.S.-Latin America ties and energy flows. Expect clear facts, major developments, and the practical questions that matter for voters, businesses, and anyone tracking global security. Key Takeaways Trump’s actions shifted U.S. policy toward direct pressure and strategic control efforts. Moves in Venezuela reshaped regional politics and affected oil and trade dynamics. International reactions and domestic debates signal lasting consequences for the Americas. Donald Trump’s Stance on Venezuela You sh...
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Protests sweep Iran despite internet shutdown as state TV warns of casualties

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This is a locator map for Iran with its capital, Tehran. (AP Photo) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iranian protesters shouted and marched through the streets into Friday morning after a call by the country's exiled crown prince for demonstrations, despite Iran's theocracy cutting off the nation from the internet and international telephone calls. Short online videos shared by activists purported to show protesters chanting against Iran's government around bonfires as debris littered the streets in the capital, Tehran, and other areas. Iranian state media broke its silence Friday over the protests, alleging "terrorist agents" of the U.S. and Israel set fires and sparked violence. It also said there were "casualties," without elaborating The full scope of the demonstrations couldn't be immediately determined due to the communications blackout, though it represented yet another escalation in protests that began over Iran's ailing economy and tha...
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Trump's 'beautiful' new law means states have big decisions this year on Medicaid, SNAP and taxes

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  President Donald Trump listens as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz speaks during an executive order signing in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) States have major decisions to make in 2026 about the social safety net and taxes in the aftermath of a sweeping law President Donald Trump signed last year. The federal government is shifting more responsibilities to states over the next few years, and states must prepare for greater costs in the Medicaid health care and SNAP food aid programs. They also must decide whether to offset upcoming federal funding cuts with state tax dollars. And they must weigh whether to cut state taxes on tips, overtime wages and other items to remain in line with Trump's big bill. Though most states still have ample rainy day funds, the extra burdens are coming as many states face their tightest budgets since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. ...
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