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When It Comes to Russia, Trump Navigates Conflicting Goals

President Trump’s efforts to court President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia are rife with contradictions about stability and displays of American power. [...]

Steny Hoyer, Longest-Serving House Democrat, to Retire From Congress

The Maryland congressman, who served as one of his party’s top leaders, plans to depart after nearly half a century in Congress, as his party looks toward generational change. [...]

What We Know About the Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis

Officials in Minnesota have disputed federal accounts of the shooting that killed a 37-year-old woman on Wednesday. [...]

Trump Withdraws the U.S. From More International Organizations

The executive order the president signed Wednesday follows a broader vision of American foreign policy that shuns coalition building and the consensus of nations. [...]

Trump Proposes Huge Increase in Military Spending

The president’s proposal for a $600 billion increase comes as his administration pushes for American imperialism. [...]

How Venezuela Is Already Rattling Republican Thomas Massie’s Primary Race

Most Republicans are on board with Trump’s aggression. Not Thomas Massie. [...]

During Maduro Raid in Venezuela, a Close Call for Helicopters and Trump’s Plan

As a damaged U.S. helicopter struggled to stay aloft over Venezuela’s capital, the success of the entire operation hung in the balance. [...]

Trump’s Claim to Venezuelan Oil Money Draws Scrutiny in Congress

Democrats say the president cannot take money from the proceeds of seized oil and control it himself, calling it a ‘slush fund’ that would fly in the face of the Constitution. [...]

Lawmakers Split After Classified Briefings on Venezuela

Republicans praised what they characterized as a narrow and well-executed plan, while Democrats expressed alarm, warning that the mission was vaguely defined. [...]

Rubio Lays Out Long-Term U.S. Involvement in Venezuela

The secretary of state told lawmakers the administration has a three-phase plan for Venezuela after ousting its leader, including seizing oil and controlling the proceeds. [...]

U.S. will leave 66 international organizations as Trump further retreats from global cooperation

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order suspending U.S. support for dozens of international organizations, including the U.N.'s population agency and the U.N. treaty that establishes international climate negotiations, as the U.S. further retreats from global cooperation. [...]

Ex-ICE chief calls DHS rush to judgment after Minneapolis shooting 'irresponsible'

For analysis on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shooting and killing a woman in Minneapolis, Amna Nawaz spoke with John Sandweg, who served as acting ICE director under President Obama. [...]

News Wrap: DeSantis calling special session to redraw Florida's congressional maps

In our news wrap Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling a special session to redraw congressional maps, the House Oversight Committee heard from Minnesota Republicans who claimed that state officials resisted efforts to address systemic fraud and Nick Reiner's arraignment in the killing of his parents was delayed after his high-profile attorney was replaced by a public defender. [...]

Trump 'needs to be reigned in' after Venezuela action and Greenland threats, Jeffries says

To discuss the deadly ICE shooting in Minnesota, President Trump's military action in Venezuela and his threats against Greenland, Amna Nawaz spoke with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. [...]

GOP Rep. Bacon says Trump placing 'too much emphasis on oil' after Maduro's removal

Geoff Bennett spoke with Republican Congressman Don Bacon of Nebraska for his perspective on President Trump's military actions in Venezuela and his threats to take over Greenland. [...]

WATCH: Noem defends fatal ICE shooting of Minneapolis woman in remarks to reporters

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said at a news conference in Minneapolis Wednesday evening that any death is a "tragedy," but that the shooting was justified. [...]

Trump invited to deliver State of the Union address to Congress on Feb. 24

Speaker Mike Johnson has invited President Donald Trump to give the first State of the Union address of his second term on Feb. 24. [...]

Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5 trillion to build 'Dream Military'

The 2026 military budget is set at $901 billion. [...]

White House finalizes plan to curb National Environmental Policy Act

The White House Council on Environmental Quality says the directive will "restore common sense to the environmental review and permitting process." [...]

5 things on Congress' agenda right now

We lay out a rough to-do list for members of Congress as they return from holiday break. [...]

Some on-air claims about Dominion Voting Systems were false, Fox News acknowledges in statement after deal is announced

Dominion still has pending lawsuits against election deniers such as Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powell

Here are the 20 specific Fox broadcasts and tweets Dominion says were defamatory

• Fox-Dominion trial delay 'is not unusual,' judge says • Fox News' defamation battle isn't stopping Trump's election lies [...]

Judge in Fox News-Dominion defamation trial: 'The parties have resolved their case'

The judge just announced in court that a settlement has been reached in the historic defamation case between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems. [...]

'Difficult to say with a straight face': Tapper reacts to Fox News' statement on settlement

A settlement has been reached in Dominion Voting Systems' defamation case against Fox News, the judge for the case announced. The network will pay more than $787 million to Dominion, a lawyer for the company said. [...]

Millions in the US could face massive consequences unless McCarthy can navigate out of a debt trap he set for Biden

• DeSantis goes to Washington, a place he once despised, looking for support to take on Trump • Opinion: For the GOP to win, it must ditch Trump • Chris Christie mulling 2024 White House bid • Analysis: The fire next time has begun burning in Tennessee [...]

White homeowner accused of shooting a Black teen who rang his doorbell turns himself in to face criminal charges

• 'A major part of Ralph died': Aunt of teen shot after ringing wrong doorbell speaks • 20-year-old woman shot after friend turned into the wrong driveway in upstate New York, officials say [...]

Newly released video shows scene of Jeremy Renner's snowplow accident

Newly released body camera footage shows firefighters and sheriff's deputies rushing to help actor Jeremy Renner after a near-fatal snowplow accident in January. The "Avengers" actor broke more than 30 bones and suffered other severe injuries. CNN's Chloe Melas has more. [...]

Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Lee Curtis spent the Covid-19 lockdown together

It's sourdough bread and handstands for Jake Gyllenhaal and Jamie Lee Curtis. [...]

Toddler crawls through White House fence, prompts Secret Service response

A tiny intruder infiltrated White House grounds Tuesday, prompting a swift response from the US Secret Service. [...]

US immigration agent fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis

Trump says the woman was attempting to run over ICE agents. Local leaders disagree. [...]

US seizes two 'shadow fleet' tankers linked to Venezuelan oil

The ships were boarded by US forces in predawn operations in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea. [...]

Trump to meet Colombian president at White House in 'near future'

The US president described a call with Gustavo Petro as a "Great Honor", just days after saying a military operation in Colombia "sounds good". [...]

Analysis: Why Trump chose Delcy, not Machado

What is it about Delcy Rodríguez, deputy to ousted dictator Nicolás Maduro, that caught the eye of the Trump administration? [...]

Trump actively discussing potentially buying Greenland, White House says

Both Greenland and its owner Denmark have repeatedly stressed the island was not for sale. [...]

'We are not for sale': Greenlanders express fear and indignation as Trump eyes territory

Greenlanders tell the BBC they have no interest in becoming American as the White House restates its desire for annexation. [...]

Russian attacks leave two regions with widespread blackouts, Ukraine says

The southeastern regions of Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia were almost entirely without power, officials said. [...]

Nick Reiner's lawyer removes himself from murder case

The son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner appeared in a Los Angeles court, now represented by a public defender. [...]

Heatwave hits Australia as officials warn of 'catastrophic' fire risk

The fire danger level for northern Victoria will be set at the highest level. [...]

Rare mountain gorilla twins born in Africa's oldest national park

Trackers in DR Congo's Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday. [...]

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Weekend Music Thread – U.S. Blues