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Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike

Jan 2, 2026 10:56 AM EST

Associated Press,

Venezuela is open to negotiating an agreement with the United States to combat drug trafficking, the South American country’s President Nicolás Maduro said in a pre-taped interview aired Thursday on state television.

The US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%

Dec 16, 2025 11:22 AM EST

Associated Press,

The United States gained a decent 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October as federal workers departed after cutbacks by the Trump administration, the government said in delayed reports.

US seizes tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says

Dec 10, 2025 5:34 PM EST

ABC News,

The U.S. has seized a tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday, amid escalating tensions between the administration and the South American nation.

Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screening

Dec 10, 2025 5:26 PM EST

Associated Press,

Foreigners who are allowed to come to the United States without a visa could soon be required to submit information about their social media, email accounts and extensive family history to the Department of Homeland Security before being approved for travel.

Administration cancels some naturalization ceremonies for those on travel ban list

Dec 4, 2025 10:45 AM EST

ABC News,

Some naturalization ceremonies for people that were set to be sworn in as U.S. citizens from the 19 countries that have been put on the Trump administration’s new travel ban list have been placed on pause, according to multiple sources.

US pauses all pending green card applications from 19 ‘countries of concern’

Dec 4, 2025 10:42 AM EST

ABC News,

The United States has paused all pending immigration applications from 19 “countries of concern,” meaning that even applicants with pending green card applications will be subject to a pause and review, following the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C.

U.S., China agree to framework deal

Oct 27, 2025 5:44 PM EDT

CNN,

Sunday, October 26, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined the framework for a U.S.-China trade deal to avoid imposing an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.

US and China say a trade deal is drawing closer as Trump and Xi ready for a high-stakes meeting

Oct 27, 2025 11:41 AM EDT

Associated Press,

A trade deal between the United States and China is drawing closer, officials from the world’s two largest economies said Sunday as they reached an initial consensus for President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to aim to finalize during their high-stakes meeting.

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America The Beautiful: 4th Of July Special

Jun 29, 2025 4:28 PM EDT

DJ Beal

This 4th of July Jeff and Boogie highlight the top 5 most American things that you can do all leading up to fireworks.

US surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis

Jun 25, 2024 10:32 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The U.S. surgeon general on Tuesday declared gun violence a public health crisis, driven by the fast-growing number of injuries and deaths involving firearms in the country.

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Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike

The US gained 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October; unemployment rate at 4.6%

US seizes tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says

Foreigners allowed to travel to the US without a visa could soon face new social media screening

Administration cancels some naturalization ceremonies for those on travel ban list

US pauses all pending green card applications from 19 ‘countries of concern’

U.S., China agree to framework deal

US and China say a trade deal is drawing closer as Trump and Xi ready for a high-stakes meeting

America The Beautiful: 4th Of July Special

US surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis

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