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U.S. launches military strikes on Venezuela, Trump says Maduro captured and flown out of the country

President Trump announced early Saturday that Delta Force operatives captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who were then flown out of the country following large-scale U.S. military strikes on Caracas and other locations. Trump confirmed the operation via Truth Social post and scheduled a press conference at Mar-a-Lago for 11 a.m. ET, stating U.S. law enforcement was involved without specifying which agencies. This operation follows Trump’s announcement of a “total and complete blockade” of Venezuelan oil tankers announced just weeks prior.

Republican Senator Mike Lee of Utah reported that Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated Maduro would face criminal charges in the U.S., where he was indicted in 2020 on narco-terrorism allegations. Rubio reportedly told Lee that “no further action in Venezuela” was anticipated now that Maduro was in U.S. custody, and that the military operation was deployed to protect those executing the arrest warrant. The Trump administration has maintained a $50 million bounty for information leading to Maduro’s capture, doubled from $25 million last summer.

U.S. military strikes targeted major installations including Fuerte Tiuna military base, La Carlota airbase, signal antenna at El Volcán, and La Guaira Port on the Caribbean coast. The operation represents the culmination of Trump’s rapid military expansion across Latin America through recent security agreements signed with multiple nations. The FAA banned U.S. commercial aircraft from Venezuelan airspace due to ongoing military activity, effective through Sunday morning Caracas time.

Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez demanded proof of life and Maduro’s location on state television, while Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López announced military deployment across the country and declared a state of external emergency. The Venezuelan government called supporters to the streets to resist what it termed an “imperialist attack,” though the defense minister made no mention of Maduro’s reported capture.

Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona denounced the strikes as “illegal,” calling it the “second unjustified war in my lifetime,” while Republican Senator Mike Lee expressed constitutional concerns about military action absent a declaration of war or authorization for use of military force. Congressional measures to require approval for Venezuelan strikes have been voted down in recent months despite bipartisan pushback against the administration’s military buildup in the region.

(Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/venezuela-us-military-strikes-maduro-trump/)

HHS freezing child care payments to all states after Minnesota fraud allegations: Official – ABC News

The Trump administration halted child care funding to all states following fraud allegations centered on daycare centers in Minnesota, with HHS officials stating funds will resume only when states demonstrate legitimate spending. Deputy HHS Secretary Jim O’Neill characterized the alleged fraud as “blatant” and “rampant” across the country, demanding Minnesota Governor Tim Walz conduct a comprehensive audit of identified facilities. The freeze expanded requirements for all child care funding recipients nationwide, mandating administrative data submission and additional documentation including attendance records, licensing reports, and inspection findings.

The federal action was triggered by an unverified online video posted by conservative influencer Nick Shirley alleging fraud in Somali community child care centers in Minneapolis. ABC News has not independently verified Shirley’s claims, which included footage of allegedly empty facilities during business hours. Minnesota state officials disputed the video’s methodology and findings, with Department of Children, Youth and Families Commissioner Tikki Brown questioning whether the footage was captured during operational times.

Minnesota officials documented that state unannounced visits to all facilities named in the video found children present and confirmed each site had been inspected within six months as part of routine licensing procedures. Governor Walz characterized the federal freeze as part of Trump’s strategy to defund assistance programs, stating Minnesota has actively pursued fraud investigations independent of the administration’s pressure. The state emphasized it takes fraud concerns seriously while questioning the video’s investigative standards.

FBI Director Kash Patel and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced expanded investigations into alleged child care fraud and other federal program abuses, with Patel citing a $250 million fraud scheme involving federal food aid uncovered during the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Attorney’s Office prosecutor Joe Thompson described the scale of alleged Minnesota fraud as “staggering,” though unrelated fraud investigations in the state predated the viral video and Trump administration’s current response.

The funding freeze applies to all states despite allegations being localized to Minnesota, with HHS tightening documentation requirements for the Administration for Children and Families across the nation. The Trump administration has linked the child care fraud allegations to broader claims of systematic fraud nationwide, though the specific evidence supporting nationwide fraud in child care funding remains unsubstantiated beyond the Minnesota video.

(Source: https://abcnews.go.com/US/hhs-freezing-child-care-payments-minnesota-after-fraud/story?id=128793851&fbclid=IwdGRleAPD_AxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeAlKtCzgHaZqiNF57R8QpvrDOu-xIFNjYML4K4McqSDWlBx43ljfzHBipd90_aem_FzrHH7CVhYuJlkcgzRqBeg)

TACO strikes again: Italian pasta becomes the latest product to have tariffs slashed by Trump

President Donald Trump’s administration slashed proposed tariffs on Italian pasta manufacturers in January 2025, reducing rates from 92 percent to between 2 and 14 percent for specific companies and 9 percent for others. The Department of Commerce had initially accused 13 Italian pasta makers of unfair trade practices and “dumping” products below market rates, with La Molisana and Garofalo cited for failing to cooperate with pricing investigations. Italy’s government contested these allegations through its embassy in Washington, D.C., and the companies’ cooperation prompted the dramatic reversal.

Italy’s Foreign Ministry characterized the tariff reduction as recognition of the companies’ “constructive willingness to cooperate,” according to Reuters. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had expected her alignment with Trump to shield Italian companies from steep levies, making the initial high tariff proposal a source of political embarrassment. Italy’s pasta exports totaled approximately $4.7 billion in 2024, with the United States accounting for roughly $800 million of that revenue.

The pasta tariff reversal represents another rollback in Trump’s tariff regime, following a pattern critics label “Trump Always Chickens Out” (TACO). The administration delayed furniture and kitchen cabinet tariffs for one year on New Year’s Eve, removed tariffs from over 200 agricultural products in November, and announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs affecting Canada and Mexico earlier in 2025.

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended the reversals to CNBC and ABC News in November, claiming the policy shifts do not indicate failure and attributing price increases to factors beyond tariffs. The Trump administration maintains its tariff strategy remains intact despite the recurring delays and rollbacks.

Polling data demonstrates widespread consumer concerns about pricing: more than one-third of Trump’s own voters reported the cost of living as the worst they have experienced, according to a November Politico survey. The Supreme Court is currently reviewing whether Trump’s claim of emergency powers to impose tariffs by executive order is constitutional, with Trump warning the court in November against “serving hostile foreign interests” ahead of its ruling.

(Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-tariffs-italy-pasta-taco-b2893225.html)

‘They Stole $18 BILLION Dollars!’ Trump Fetes NYE Bash With Rant About Fraud

During a New Year’s Eve gathering at Mar-a-Lago on December 31, 2025, President Donald Trump delivered an unsubstantiated rant alleging $18 billion in fraud across Democratic-led states, claiming the funds were “stolen” and vowing his administration would “get that money back.” Trump made sweeping accusations against Minnesota, California, Illinois, and New York without presenting evidence, describing the alleged misconduct as “a giant scam” and framing recovery of purported stolen funds as grounds for optimism entering the new year.

Trump’s remarks followed the Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement that it would freeze federal child care funding nationwide pending state verification of legitimate spending, with Minnesota facing a complete halt to child care payments. The administration’s scrutiny of Minnesota was directly prompted by influencer Nick Shirley, whose viral video accused the state of operating empty day-care centers funded by taxpayer dollars, with claims of $110 million in fraudulent expenditures under Governor Tim Walz’s administration.

Deputy HHS Secretary Jim O’Neill explicitly cited Shirley’s video investigation in announcing the funding freeze, stating he had “identified the individuals” referenced in the material and demanding a comprehensive audit from Governor Walz. Shirley’s video, which documented visits to child-care facilities on weekdays where he alleged they were nonoperational, received endorsements from Vice President JD Vance and Elon Musk, amplifying its influence on the administration’s policy response.

Governor Walz responded by accusing Trump of weaponizing the fraud investigation for political purposes, characterizing the freeze as part of a deliberate strategy to defund programs benefiting Minnesota residents. Walz stated his administration had already spent years investigating fraudsters and that Trump was “politicizing the issue” to advance an agenda against Democratic-led states, despite acknowledging that fraud in child-care systems is a legitimate concern.

Trump’s unsubstantiated $18 billion fraud claim and the resulting federal funding freeze demonstrate the administration’s pattern of using executive power to target Democratic states based on viral social media content rather than verified evidence, while simultaneously Trump himself has pardoned individuals convicted of fraud when they maintained access to his circle.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/they-stole-18-billion-trump-treats-mar-a-lago-nye-revelers-to-wild-rant-about-minnesota-fraud/)

Donald Trump Slams Exercise as ‘Boring’ in Health Interview

During a Wall Street Journal interview on New Year’s Day 2026, President Donald Trump, aged 79, dismissed exercise as “boring” while responding to mounting public concern about his health and stamina. Trump denied experiencing any health decline, attributing his ability to function on minimal sleep and work extended hours—reportedly from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.—to “good genetics,” despite the Journal’s reporting that he displays “signs of aging in public and private.”

Trump rejected the premise of health inquiries, stating “My health is perfect” while revealing he takes 325 milligrams of daily aspirin on his doctors’ recommendation, a dose he acknowledged they have advised him to reduce. When asked about exercise, Trump stated he refuses to use a treadmill or engage in sustained physical activity, saying “I just don’t like it. It’s boring.” His reported habits include regular fast food consumption and golf as his primary physical activity.

The president addressed specific incidents that triggered health concerns, including appearing to doze off during Cabinet meetings, which he attributed to being photographed while “blinking.” Trump also explained visible bruising on his hands as a side effect of aspirin use rather than a sign of underlying medical issues, and downplayed hearing difficulties he experienced during a September event when his wife had to repeat a question he could not hear.

Trump’s resistance to basic health practices contradicts medical evidence supporting regular exercise and cardiovascular health maintenance. His dismissal of exercise as “boring” and reliance on genetics to excuse minimal physical activity, combined with his reported diet heavy in processed foods, diverges sharply from standard clinical recommendations for individuals in his age group managing cardiovascular risk factors.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-calls-exercise-boring-as-he-rages-against-health-critics-thats-not-for-me/)

Trump Tells Jared Polis and Colorado ‘RINO’ to ‘Rot in Hell’

President Trump attacked Colorado Governor Jared Polis and a Republican district attorney in a December 31st Truth Social post, calling Polis a “scumbag” and the DA “disgusting” while telling both to “rot in Hell.” Trump’s outburst targeted officials responsible for prosecuting former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who is serving nine years in prison for seven state-level charges related to 2020 election interference, including providing MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell’s associate unauthorized access to county election software.

Trump falsely claimed earlier in December that he had pardoned Peters, stating she was being “relentlessly” targeted for “demanding honest elections.” However, Trump lacks authority to pardon individuals convicted of state-level crimes; Peters’ conviction and imprisonment remain valid regardless of any presidential pardon claim. Trump characterized her prosecution as evidence that Democrats prosecute election-security advocates while ignoring their own alleged mail-in ballot fraud, assertions contradicted by documented fact patterns showing no evidence of widespread voter fraud in Colorado or nationally.

Trump previously weaponized disaster aid to Colorado, denying federal assistance following wildfires and flooding while Governor Polis governed the state. This pattern of targeting Colorado’s Democratic leadership demonstrates Trump’s use of presidential authority to punish political opponents, further illustrating the authoritarian consolidation of power through weaponized governance.

Trump’s attack on a fellow Republican official as a “RINO” (Republican In Name Only) reflects his ongoing purge of party members who do not demonstrate absolute loyalty to him personally. His refusal to accept Peters’ lawful conviction—despite her documented actions undermining election integrity through unauthorized system access—prioritizes Trump’s electoral narrative over institutional accountability and rule of law.

The Truth Social post exemplifies Trump’s pattern of attacking state officials and judicial processes when outcomes conflict with his interests, framing legitimate prosecutions as political persecution while simultaneously attempting to overturn state convictions through false pardon claims that carry no legal weight.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-tells-scumbag-governor-and-disgusting-rino-to-rot-in-hell/)

Kennedy Center president claims ‘legacy media’ is encouraging artists to boycott performances over Trump name change | The Independent

Kennedy Center president Richard Grenell accused major news outlets CNN, The Washington Post, and The New York Times of encouraging artists to boycott performances in response to the Trump administration’s attempt to rename the institution the Trump-Kennedy Center. Grenell made these claims without providing evidence across multiple X posts, stating that “legacy media are left wing activists.” Critics, including former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger, demanded Grenell produce the alleged emails, which would violate journalistic standards.

Multiple artists have canceled performances at the Kennedy Center since the board’s controversial February vote to add Trump’s name to the statutorily protected institution. Jazz supergroup The Cookers canceled New Year’s Eve concerts, with saxophonist Billy Harper stating he would not perform at a venue “bearing a name (and being controlled by the kind of board) that represents overt racism and deliberate destruction of African American music and culture.” The Doug Varone and Dancers troupe withdrew from an April 2026 performance, and drummer Chuck Redd canceled a longstanding Christmas Eve jazz concert in protest. In response to Redd’s cancellation, Grenell demanded $1 million from the artist, labeling the withdrawal a “political stunt.”

Trump attacked the Kennedy family on social media hours after the death of JFK’s granddaughter, amplifying MAGA supporters’ mockery of their objections to the name change. The administration installed MAGA-friendly board members in February and named Trump chairman of the center, abandoning the institution’s bipartisan tradition. Some observers dispute the legality of the board’s voting process, noting that a congresswoman was muted during the call and prevented from voicing criticism.

The attempted renaming has damaged the Kennedy Center’s financial performance and viewership. Ticket sales reached their worst levels in years following Trump’s takeover, according to October analysis by The Washington Post. The Kennedy Center Honors viewership dropped 35 percent year-over-year when Trump became the first president to host the event.

The Trump administration defended the name change as necessary to save the institution from deterioration, disregarding criticism from Kennedy family members and the broader artistic community. Grenell’s unsubstantiated allegations of media coordination appeared designed to shift focus from the substantive objections raised by canceling artists regarding Trump’s control of the culturally significant venue.

(Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-kennedy-center-artist-boycott-b2892457.html)

Donald Trump Attacks Kennedy Family on Truth Social Hours After Death of JFK’s Granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg

Hours after Caroline Kennedy’s daughter Tatiana Schlossberg died on December 30 at age 35 from acute myeloid leukemia, President Donald Trump shared screenshots on Truth Social mocking the Kennedy family for objecting to his decision to rename the Kennedy Center after himself. Trump did not acknowledge Schlossberg’s death; instead, he amplified MAGA supporters’ attacks on the Kennedys, claiming they had neglected the performing arts venue and failed to support it financially.

The Kennedy Center board voted on December 18 to rename the historic memorial—originally dedicated to President John F. Kennedy following his 1963 assassination—as the “Trump-Kennedy Center,” with work crews adding Trump’s name above Kennedy’s existing inscription. Multiple board members and family representatives challenged the process, asserting the vote was not unanimous and violated federal law prohibiting renaming the center without Congressional approval.

Kennedy Center board member Rep. Joyce Beatty reported she was muted during the call and prevented from voicing opposition to the renaming. She stated the vote was not on the agenda, lacked consensus, and constituted an attempt to circumvent law and deny citizens a voice in the decision. Joe Kennedy III argued that the Kennedy Center, established by Congress as a memorial to a fallen president, cannot be renamed any more than the Lincoln Memorial can be.

Family members responded with tributes to Schlossberg rather than engaging Trump’s attacks. Caroline Kennedy’s cousin Maria Shriver wrote that Schlossberg “fought like hell” to survive, describing her as a “beautiful, courageous spirit” and expressing her solidarity with Caroline Kennedy during the family’s mourning.

(Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/donald-trump-attacks-kennedy-family-021944814.html)

Trump Claims He Has Ridiculously High Approval Rating

President Trump claimed on Tuesday that his approval rating stands at 64%, contradicting consistent polling data showing his support underwater. Trump shared a graphic from Trafalgar Group—one of a handful of Trump-friendly pollsters—displaying 50.2% approval, yet he asserted without evidence that the actual figure is 64% and accused polls of being “rigged.”

Major polling organizations document Trump’s approval rating significantly below 50%. A Gallup poll released last week showed Trump 23 points underwater, while a Fox News survey from December recorded his lowest approval rating on economic handling at just 38%, despite Trump claiming he would give the economy an “A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus” grade.

Trump’s inflation and economic claims contradict voter perception. He stated the country has “No Inflation” and a “powerful Military” and “great Economy,” yet Americans remain pessimistic about economic conditions according to multiple surveys. Trump also claimed he “inherited a total mess,” contradicting his current assertions of success.

Trump’s pattern of dismissing unfavorable data as rigged reflects his broader rejection of independent verification. He stated “The polls are rigged even more than the writers,” attributing his low approval to systemic bias rather than actual public sentiment measured across numerous independent sources.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/trump/trump-claims-he-has-ridiculously-high-approval-rating-the-real-number-is-64/)

Trump Posts Photo of Dead Falcon in Israel and Says, ‘Windmills Are Killing All of Our Beautiful Bald Eagles!’

President Donald Trump posted a photograph on Tuesday claiming windmills kill bald eagles, but the image actually depicts a falcon from Israel, not an American bald eagle. Google Lens traced the dead bird photo to Israeli news sources Haaretz (2017) and The Times of Israel (2019), both crediting the Israel Nature and Parks Authority; Haaretz identified it as a falcon, while The Times of Israel specified a kestrel.

Trump’s opposition to wind turbines dates to at least 2012, when he testified against their installation near his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland. After 11 turbines were eventually built, Trump denounced them as “some of the ugliest you’ve ever seen.” He has made baseless claims that windmills cause cancer, stating in 2019 that “the noise causes cancer,” and in July called them “a disgrace,” claiming they are inefficient and the most expensive energy source.

Trump’s assertion that windmills kill bald eagles contradicts factual record and mirrors his broader pattern of making demonstrably false claims about wind power, including allegations they damage the ozone layer. His long-standing vendetta against wind energy appears rooted in personal business interests rather than environmental or wildlife conservation concerns.

(Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/trump-posts-photo-dead-falcon-005211969.html)

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