Nicolás Maduro pleads not guilty in NYC court

The capture of Nicolás Maduro represents one of the most aggressive actions taken by the United States against a sitting foreign leader in decades.

Tim Walz ends reelection campaign for governor of Minnesota

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."

Gov. Walz likely to drop out of 2026 MN governor's race: Report

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is likely to announce Monday that he will drop out of the 2026 governor's race, political insider Blois Olson reported on Sunday.

Maduro appears in New York court after dramatic weekend raid
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Nicolás Maduro faces federal drug and gun charges as U.S. officials brief Congress, global leaders react, and questions grow over the operation that brought him into custody.

Trump claims US will 'run' Venezuela after Maduro captured

The United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday, President Donald Trump said.

Who is Jocelyn Nungaray? Houston girl mentioned during Trump speech on Venezuela strike

President Donald Trump mentioned Jocelyn Nungaray during a press conference regarding U.S. strike on Venezuela. Two suspected Venezuelan gang members are accused of killing the 12-year-old near her Houston home.

DePaul professor weighs in on Trump’s warning to Iran over treatment of protesters
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President Trump is threatening to get involved if Iran kills peaceful protesters. Joining us to talk about all of this is Tom Mockaitis, a history professor at DePaul.

Trump administration freezes child care funding amid Minnesota fraud probe
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The Trump administration has suspended child care funding nationwide as federal investigators probe alleged widespread fraud at Minnesota day care centers, prompting calls for Gov. Tim Walz to testify before Congress.

Trump delays tariff hikes as criticism grows over rising prices
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President Trump is already delaying tariff hikes on multiple products, just two days after the new year. It comes as his administration faces criticism over rising prices. 

Johnson welcomes new year, highlights drop in Chicago violence

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed the New Year with a video message to residents focused on reflection, optimism, and the work ahead for the city.

Trump peace plans for 2026
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President Trump continues work towards phase two of his ceasefire plan between Israel and Hamas. His administration also working toward peace between Ukraine and Russia.   Caroline Shively reports from Washington.

U.S. ramps up pressure on Venezuela
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President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on Venezuela, going from attacking drug boats to striking the shoreline.

White House teases housing affordability plan
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As interest rates stay high, the White House weighs ideas like 50-year and portable mortgages, raising questions about whether fixes for housing affordability could bring unintended consequences.

Pope Leo calls for peace in Christmas Day address
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In his first Christmas Day address, Pope Leo XIV issued an appeal to world.  Trey Yingst shows you why the message was about compassion as parts of Europe and the Middle East are at war.