Venezuela plunged into political uncertainty this weekend after international reporting said U.S. forces seized President Nicolás Maduro during an overnight operation in Caracas and moved him to the United States, where he is now being held in federal custody. U.S. President Donald Trump publicly claimed responsibility for the operation, calling it a capture mission and signaling that Washington intends to take a direct role in steering what it described as a “transition” per

Public dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump ’s handling of the U.S. economy has reached its highest level yet, according to newly released polling data that signals rising concern among voters across multiple income and political groups. The poll indicates that a clear majority of Americans now disapprove of how the administration is managing key economic issues, including inflation, the cost of everyday goods, housing affordability, and overall financial stability. Wh

A newly leaked top-secret U.S. defense assessment has sent shockwaves through Washington, revealing that American military forces may be severely outmatched in a future conflict with China, especially in the Pacific. According to officials familiar with the briefing, the classified document — circulated among senior Pentagon leaders earlier this year — outlines a series of war-game scenarios showing the United States struggling to counter China’s rapidly expanding military st

The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate for the third time this year, a move aimed at stabilizing an economy that has begun to show unmistakable signs of slowing. After months of mixed economic data, rising public anxiety, and political pressure from both sides of the aisle, the central bank concluded that additional support was necessary to keep growth from slipping further. The new federal funds rate now sits at 3.50% to 3.75%, the lowest level since 2022. A

A new federal proposal that could authorize direct payments to millions of Americans is now at the center of active discussions in Washington. While the plan is still in its early stages, lawmakers from both parties have confirmed that negotiations are underway, marking one of the most serious conversations about household financial assistance since the pandemic-era relief programs. What the Proposal Would Do The framework under discussion would provide one-time or recurring

For years, a small private island in the Caribbean sat quietly on nautical maps, known officially as Little St. James. To most travelers, it was just another patch of turquoise water and white sand—one of thousands scattered across the Virgin Islands. But after the arrest and death of financier Jeffrey Epstein, this island transformed into one of the most infamous locations in modern memory. What had once looked like a luxurious retreat became a symbol of unanswered questions

The U.S. government has announced a major policy shift that will restrict certain tax benefits for many immigrants, especially those who rely on refundable tax credits. Treasury officials say the move is meant to tighten eligibility rules and ensure that only U.S. citizens and certain qualified residents can receive what they describe as “federally funded public benefits.” What the New Policy Does Several major refundable tax credits — including the Earned Income Tax Credit,

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A confidential internal memo from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has triggered national debate after claiming that COVID-19 vaccines contributed to the deaths of 10 American children. The document, authored by Vinay Prasad, head of the FDA’s vaccine division, asserts that the fatalities were caused by myocarditis — an inflammation of the heart muscle that has been identified as a rare side effect of mRNA vaccines. According to the memo, the chi