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NUUK, Greenland — Greenland’s prime minister on Monday downplayed concerns over a possible US takeover of the Arctic island, following renewed interest from President Donald Trump. The remarks came amid heightened attention after Washington’s recent military operation in Venezuela. Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen stressed that Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, is “not comparable … Read more
ST. PAUL, Minn. — US Sen. Amy Klobuchar is seriously considering a bid for governor of Minnesota following Gov. Tim Walz’s announcement Monday that he will not seek a third term. Sources familiar with the matter told CBS News that Klobuchar has received outreach from party leaders encouraging her to run but has not yet … Read more
One person is in custody and a federal investigation is underway after an incident at Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio residence that caused visible damage to the property. According to a federal law enforcement source, as authorities assess whether the vice president or his family were targeted. KEY POINTS The incident at Vance’s Ohio residence … Read more
Denmark’s prime minister has warned President Donald Trump to stop what she called “threats” over Greenland, pushing back forcefully against renewed US rhetoric suggesting the Arctic territory could be taken over by Washington. The comments, delivered this week by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, sharpen a diplomatic dispute involving NATO allies and revive long standing tensions … Read more
CARACAS, Venezuela — The sudden capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US forces and Washington’s decision to recognize Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as an interim leader have triggered a Venezuela power transition with far reaching political, economic and regional consequences, according to US, Venezuelan and international officials. KEY POINTS The detention of Mr. Maduro … Read more
CARACAS/MIAMI — President Donald Trump said Saturday that a US military operation removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power with no American fatalities and only a handful of injuries. Adding that Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are being transported to New York to face criminal charges. Speaking from his Mar-A-Lago club in Florida, Trump … Read more
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are set to face a new federal indictment in Manhattan, US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Saturday. The move expands a long running case targeting Maduro for alleged involvement in a transnational narcotics organization. Bondi said in a social media post that both Maduro and Flores … Read more
KEY POINTS MIAMI — In the predawn hours of Saturday, President Donald Trump celebrated the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Telling a reporter the mission was the result of “a lot of good planning” and “great troops and great people.” The United States military and law enforcement personnel executed the operation. Trump said in … Read more
CARACAS, Venezuela — The United States launched a large scale military operation in Venezuela early Saturday, resulting in the reported capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, US President Donald Trump announced. The move represents the most direct US military intervention in Latin America since the 1989 invasion of Panama. Trump said … Read more
Israel accused New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani of antisemitism after he moved to cancel two executive orders that restricted city agencies from boycotting Israel and formally adopted a broad definition equating some criticism of Israel with antisemitism. A step that immediately escalated tensions between the new mayor, the Israeli government and major Jewish organizations in … Read more
