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US Catholic cardinals urge Trump administration to embrace a moral compass in foreign policy

16 hours ago

Associated Press,

Three U.S. Catholic cardinals urged the Trump administration on Monday to use a moral compass in pursuing its foreign policy, saying U.S. military action in Venezuela, threats of acquiring Greenland and cuts in foreign aid risk bringing vast suffering instead of promoting peace.

US seizes sixth sanctioned tanker it says has ties to Venezuela in Trump’s effort to control its oil

Jan 15, 2026 11:24 AM EST

Associated Press,

U.S. forces in the Caribbean Sea have seized another sanctioned oil tanker that the Trump administration says has ties to Venezuela, part of a broader U.S. effort to take control of the South American country’s oil.

US to suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns

Jan 14, 2026 2:05 PM EST

Associated Press,

The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.

Trump Administration reaches drug cost deal with Abbvie

Jan 13, 2026 5:43 PM EST

CNN,

The Trump Administration reached an agreement with drug-maker Abbvie that it says will drop the price of some medicines.

With Cuban ally Maduro ousted, Trump warns Havana to make a ‘deal’ before it’s too late

Jan 12, 2026 2:51 PM EST

ABC Columbia Staff,

President Donald Trump on Sunday fired off another warning to the government of Cuba as the close ally of Venezuela braces for potential widespread unrest after Nicolás Maduro was deposed as Venezuela’s leader.

US intercepts fifth sanctioned tanker as it exerts control over Venezuelan oil distribution

Jan 9, 2026 11:18 AM EST

Associated Press,

U.S. forces boarded another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea on Friday, the U.S. military said, as the Trump administration continues to target sanctioned tankers traveling to and from Venezuela.

Senate advances war powers resolution to rein in Trump on Venezuela

Jan 8, 2026 1:50 PM EST

ABC News,

In a rare rebuke to the Trump administration, the Senate on Thursday advanced a war powers resolution that would block the president’s use of the U.S. armed forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress.

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Minneapolis on edge after fatal shooting of woman by ICE officer

Jan 8, 2026 10:17 AM EST

Associated Press,

Minneapolis was on edge Thursday following the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer taking part in the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown, with the governor calling for people to remain calm and schools canceling classes and activities as a safety precaution.

President Trump threatens to ban investors from buying single-family homes

Jan 7, 2026 6:20 PM EST

CNN,

President Trump says he plans to ban large investors from buying up more single-family homes.

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White House releases new dietary guidelines encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods

Jan 7, 2026 1:13 PM EST

ABC News,

The Trump administration announced new federal dietary guidelines on Wednesday, encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods and to reduce refined carbohydrates.

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US Catholic cardinals urge Trump administration to embrace a moral compass in foreign policy

US seizes sixth sanctioned tanker it says has ties to Venezuela in Trump’s effort to control its oil

US to suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns

Trump Administration reaches drug cost deal with Abbvie

With Cuban ally Maduro ousted, Trump warns Havana to make a ‘deal’ before it’s too late

US intercepts fifth sanctioned tanker as it exerts control over Venezuelan oil distribution

Senate advances war powers resolution to rein in Trump on Venezuela

Minneapolis on edge after fatal shooting of woman by ICE officer

President Trump threatens to ban investors from buying single-family homes

White House releases new dietary guidelines encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods

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