January 4, 2026

Protests, celebrations after Maduro’s capture, US strikes on Venezuela

U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the capture of the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro, received mixed responses from members of Congress. It’s also proved to be a polarizing topic across the U.S. and internationally, as some celebrate Maduro’s ouster and others condemn U.S. intervention in other nations’ affairs. Protests against US strikes Protests against the United […]

January 3, 2026

US launches airstrikes on Venezuela, captures Maduro and first lady

The United States military carried out air strikes on Venezuela early Saturday morning. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were also captured and flown out of the country. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the attacks on social media early Saturday. He reported the operation was done in conjunction with U.S. law enforcement. Trump told Fox News the […]

January 3, 2026

Congress divided after US captures Venezuela’s Maduro without authorization

The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces has triggered an immediate and sharp divide on Capitol Hill. Republicans largely praised President Donald Trump’s decision, while Democrats warned the operation bypassed Congress and risks destabilizing the region. A rare point of agreement and a hard break Lawmakers from both parties agree on one […]

January 3, 2026

Iran threatens US forces in Mideast after Trump vows to ‘rescue’ protesters

President Donald Trump has warned that the United States is “locked and loaded and ready to go” to help Iranian protesters if security forces “violently kill peaceful protesters.” Trump issued the threat on Truth Social as demonstrations over Iran’s deteriorating economy entered their sixth day and turned deadly, with as many as seven people killed […]

January 3, 2026

Why the US risks losing its measles-free status after 2025 surge

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recorded 2,065 measles cases across 44 states in 2025, the highest count since the early 1990s. There were 53 new infections reported in the last week of December; most occurred in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah, where there are ongoing outbreaks.  Declining vaccination rates across the U.S. […]

January 3, 2026

California’s PG&E cuts 2026 electric rates 5%. Not all customers will benefit

California’s largest utility company, Pacific Gas and Electric, said a subset of its customers will pay lower rates in 2026 than in 2025. The company’s announcement cuts against the national trend of rate increases, but California electricity rates are still far higher than the rest of the country. The typical electric bill for a customer […]