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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

Tony Dokoupil’s ‘embarrassing’ first days at CBS Evening News savaged by staff: ‘It’s state TV’

EXCLUSIVE: In a conversation with one of his handlers during an ad break, Pete Hegseth said during his interview with Tony Dokoupil that ‘we did it at Bari's request and because CBS News did something right on this.’

The Independent UK

Democrats decry Venezuela attack as Republicans defend Trump after Senate briefing

Top Trump officials brief 100 US senators on weekend raid while defending military operation and US president

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Tulsi Gabbard goes missing from TV spots as Trump officials boast about president’s Venezuela attacks

Director of National Intelligence reportedly not part of planning for raid on Caracas to capture Nicolas Maduro and has not been seen on conservative media since

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth Faces Backlash After Being Accused of Pressuring Christianity on US Troops

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing mounting criticism from faith leaders and civil liberties groups over claims that he is attempting to impose a narrow form of Christianity within the armed forces, raising concerns about religious freedom and pluralism.

International Business Times UK

Maduro And His Wife Were Bruised Or Bleeding After U.S. Operation To Capture Them In Venezuela

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, sustained injuries in the operation that ended with their capture in Venezuela, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Trump news at a glance: President ramps up saber-rattling for Greenland

White House says using US military to secure arctic territory is ‘always an option’ as European leaders push back

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Furious Congressman Claims Trump Team Lied Straight To Congress Over Venezuela Plot

Senior US lawmakers say Trump officials misled Congress before a surprise Venezuela operation captured Maduro, sparking constitutional and geopolitical controversy.

International Business Times UK

Hegseth Says Nearly 200 U.S. Troops Entered Caracas to Capture Maduro, Mocks Russian Air Defenses

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that nearly 200 American troops entered central Caracas during a pre-dawn operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

Latin Times

The ‘Donroe doctrine’: Maduro is the guinea pig for Donald Trump’s new world order

Shortly after US special forces captured and extracted Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on January 3, Donald Trump said that the US would now “run” Venezuela.

The Conversation

Pentagon plans to review the ‘effectiveness’ of women in combat roles as Hegseth’s DEI crackdown continues

Pentagon officials say review meant to ‘ensure standards are met and the United States maintains the most lethal military’

The Independent UK

Two Republicans oppose Pete Hegseth’s censure of fellow Senator Mark Kelly

Pushback from Susan Collins and Thom Tillis is striking amid tepid response from most other Republican senators

The Guardian - US

Trump is marching into 2026 with the worst cabinet in history

From RFK Jr to Pete Hegseth, the president’s top aides have been disastrous. We shouldn’t be surprised

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump just weaponized the Pentagon to punish a decorated astronaut for daring to speak against him

Apparently, you don't get free speech if you're a veteran.

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The Independent UK

Trump administration extends a rare ‘thank you’ to media after Venezuela military action

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has publicly credited media outlets for withholding reports on last Saturday's strike in Venezuela

The Independent UK

Mark Kelly pledges to fight Hegseth’s attempt to demote him as he slams the Trump admin as ‘petty’

Pete Hegseth announced plans to slash Mark Kelly’s retirement pay after the veteran and senator warned US troops that they had an obligation to refuse ‘illegal orders’

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Maduro appears in US court as nations condemn president’s attack on Venezuela

Trump’s moves spark global wave of revulsion and fears that similar actions could happen in other countries

International Business Times UK

Senator Mark Kelly Faces Demotion: Military Pay Cut as Punishment for Video Warning Against 'Illegal Orders'

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Mark Kelly is facing demotion and a military pension cut after the video in November warning service members to defy 'illegal orders.'

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Trump administration censures former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video

The Department of Defense is taking administrative action against former NASA astronaut and current U.S. Senator Mark Kelly over remarks he made in a 90-second video in November.

International Business Times UK

Hegseth Moves to Slash Sen. Mark Kelly's Retirement Pay Over 'Seditious' Statements and Reckless Misconduct

The Pentagon is looking to reduce Mark Kelly's retirement pay and downgrade his military rank due to his participation in a seditious video allegedly intended to undermine good order.

The Independent UK

What exactly can Congress do about Venezuela? And will it do anything?

ANALYSIS: Only Congress has the power to declare war. But, Eric Garcia writes, Republicans show no signs of trying to rein in Trump and Democrats are not prepared to shut down the government over the president’s move

Reason

Did Marco Rubio Lie to Congress About Venezuela?

His explanation for why the Trump administration attacked Venezuela without congressional authorization does not stand up to scrutiny.

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‘Warmongering neocons’: Senator exposes what Trump administration really said in briefing before Venezuela regime change

Not surprising, though.

Axios

Hegseth goes after Mark Kelly's rank over "seditious" video

The potential demotion is a serious escalation, typically reserved for significant misconduct, and could drastically affect Kelly's pension.

The Independent UK

Marco Rubio sees his 2028 odds soar on Polymarket after Venezuela attacks

Secretary of state’s role in ousting of Nicolas Maduro raises prospects of White House run as President Donald Trump’s successor – but JD Vance still in pole position

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