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Oil Entrepreneur Harry Sargeant Emerges as Key Figure in U.S. Talks on Venezuela Energy: Report

Oil entrepreneur and Republican donor Harry Sargeant III has emerged as a central figure advising the Trump administration on how to facilitate the return of oil companies to Venezuela.

Latin Times

Trump blindsides Rubio by reading note out loud in front of oil executives

Donald Trump appeared to blindside Marco Rubio as he read a note aloud from the Secretary of State during a televised sit-down with oil industry executives on Friday (9 January).

The Independent UK

Trump Ally Blasts Potential Greenland Invasion: 'Weapons-Grade Stupid'

Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana told CNN that a U.S. military invasion of Greenland would be "weapons-grade stupid" but he doesn't believe that they will attempt it.

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Several Republicans Voters Approve Of The Operation That Captured Maduro Because It Projects U.S. Power Abroad: Report

Several Republicans interviewed about their assessment of the operation that captured Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said they approve of it because it projects U.S. power abroad, according to a new report.

Latin Times

‘A more convenient dictatorship’: fear and uncertainty in Venezuela after fall of Maduro

US capture of president gave many Venezuelans hope, but a week on, an even more draconian atmosphere pervades

The Guardian - UK

George Washington’s foreign policy was built on respect for other nations and patient consideration of future burdens

Foreign policy is usually discussed as a matter of national interests – oil flows, borders, treaties, fleets. But there is a problem: “national interest” is an inherently ambiguous phrase. Although it is often presented as an expression of sheer force, its effectiveness ultimately rests on something softer – the manner…

The Conversation

Vance snarls and swipes in defence of ICE agent – was the boss impressed?

The vice-president went ballistic against the media and the left – a version of Trump with even more menace

The Guardian - US

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Greenland, Venezuela and the ‘Donroe doctrine’

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The Conversation

Trump walks away from ‘woke’ world bodies, slashes multiple U.N. agencies — even those battling violence against children

According to him, they are a threar to US sovereignty.

We Got This Covered

More chaos at CBS Evening News as producer fired just days into Tony Dokoupil’s ‘embarrassing’ tenure

Javier Guzman, who has been the program’s senior broadcast producer since August, was dismissed after Wednesday night’s broadcast.

The Independent UK

Trump Signals US Oversight of Venezuela Will Last Well Over a Year

Trump said the U.S. expects to maintain direct oversight of Venezuela for an extended period, signaling that Washington's role in running the country and managing its oil resources will last "much longer" than a year.

International Business Times

Some US media are cheerleading Trump’s Venezuela raid. That’s not their job

An almost admiring feeling pervaded the early coverage – and not just among right-leaning outlets

The Guardian - US

Number Of U.S. Warships Off Venezuela Reportedly Reduced After Operation To Capture Maduro

The amount of U.S. warships off the coast of Venezuela is being reduced following the operation to capture authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro this past weekend, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Seven In Ten Americans Believe Trump Admin Has Not Clearly Explained Its Plans Regarding Venezuela, Polls Shows

Seven in ten Americans believe the Trump administration has not clearly explained its plans regarding Venezuela, according to a new poll.

Latin Times

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Latin Times

Trump Says His Administration Is 'Getting Along Very Well' With Venezuela's Interim Administration

President Donald Trump said his administration is "getting along very well" with Venezuela's interim regime after the capture of Nicolas Maduro.

Latin Times

Trump Says U.S. Oversight of Venezuela Will Last 'Much Longer' Than a Year

Euronews

Danish soldiers would shoot back if invaded, government confirms

Danish soldiers must open fire even without orders if US troops were to try and capture Greenland by force, according to a 1952 directive that Denmark's Defence Ministry confirmed remains in place, domestic media reported.

Latin Times

White House Does Not Rule Out Use of Military In Greenland Following Operations in Venezuela

The White House said the use of the military "is always an option" in pursuing control of Greenland despite warnings from major European powers that they will continue to defend the island's sovereignty.

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Latin Times

John Fetterman Supports Buying Greenland From Denmark: 'Massive Strategic Benefits For The United States'

Senator John Fetterman said he supports buying Greenland from Denmark as the Trump administration sets its sights on adding the territory to the United States.

The Independent UK

Danish forces will ‘shoot first and ask questions later’ if Greenland is invaded amid US threats

The White House said this week that Donald Trump was still weighing military intervention as an option to take over Greenland

Roll Call

Exploring the legality questions about Venezuela military strike - Roll Call

FactCheck.org takes a closer look at some of the legal arguments that have been made surrounding President Trump's regime change in Venezuela

The Guardian - US

Senate advances war powers resolution to stop Trump from taking further military action in Venezuela

Democratic-led resolution would require US president to seek Congress’s approval to use military against Venezuela

Euronews

US plans to 'dictate' Venezuelan oil sales amid further tanker seizures

Washington announced its control over Venezuela's oil sales after capturing two tankers transporting sanctioned crude and capturing Nicolás Maduro.

The Independent UK

Senate Democrats ridicule Trump’s ‘insane’ plan to ‘steal’ Venezuela’s oil ‘at gunpoint’

Rubio and Hegseth reject criticism that they have ‘no plan’ for Venezuela’s future, even as they can’t say when elections will be held or whether vice president can remain

The Independent UK

Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'

President Donald Trump is proposing setting U_S_ military spending at $1_5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”

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