POLITICS

YouTuber Nick Shirley claims credit after Tim Walz announced he won't seek re-election as Minnesota governor, calling him a 'conspiracy theorist'.

Tim Walz shocked reporters by abruptly leaving Monday's press conference without answering questions after announcing he won't seek re-election.

US Homeland Security accused a Hilton hotel in Minneapolis of cancelling rooms for agents. Hilton says the property acted independently and is reviewing the issue.

Gold hits a one-week high amid U.S.-Venezuela tensions, boosted by safe-haven demand, geopolitical risks, and expectations of future Fed rate cuts.

Venezuela's new leader Delcy Rodríguez, faces U.S. threats; and offers cooperation after Maduro's arrest, amid regional tensions and geopolitical shifts.

Elon Musk signals support for Donald Trump's shock Venezuela invasion and capture of Nicolas Maduro by updating his X profile picture to the US flag.

Man arrested after breaking windows at VP JD Vance's Cincinnati home overnight. Secret Service responds to vandalism; suspect in custody, charges pending.

Venezuelan VP claims US operation against Maduro has 'Zionist undertones.' Experts analyse antisemitic conspiracy rhetoric.

Outgoing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has condemned Trump's Venezuela intervention, calling it a corporate windfall that betrays 'America First' goals.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz could announce today that he is stepping down from the 2026 governor's race amid allegations of fraud in the state's daycare centres.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised how Biden administration handled previous bounty on Maduro while praising Trump's recent operations.

Donald Trump has drawn backlash after amplifying attacks on the Kennedy family on Truth Social just hours after the death of Tatiana Schlossberg.

Trump's plan to revive Venezuela's oil industry has raised questions over whether Texas will see quick benefits, with analysts warning gains could take years to materialise.

Cuba announced 32 citizens were killed during the US military raid to capture Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, declaring two days of national mourning.

Delcy Rodriguez denounced US actions on state TV, claiming Washington seeks Venezuela's oil and natural resources through regime change.

UN Security Council meets Monday after US captured Venezuelan President Maduro, with UN chief warning of 'dangerous precedent'.

Adelys Ferro urges Trump to protect Venezuelans in the US who fled Maduro's regime, warning 'they're not Tren de Aragua' gang members.

Donald Trump faces intense scrutiny and mockery from political critics after repeating claims that he 'aced' a cognitive exam despite inconsistencies in his timeline.

Trump's massive Venezuelan air assault contradicts his 'no more wars' pledge, sparking backlash from Fox News and supporters questioning the president's military strategy.

Karoline Leavitt attacks Rama Duwaji's $630 designer boots as 'classic communist' hypocrisy amid Zohran Mamdani's affordable housing promises.

Angelina Jolie visited Egypt's Rafah crossing on 2 January, calling aid delays deadly as Israel suspends 37 aid groups in Gaza.

Minnesota disputes viral child care fraud claims, confirming 8 of 9 inspected centres are operating as expected.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani creates Office of Mass Engagement led by DSA organiser Tascha Van Auken, bringing campaign's 100,000 volunteers into City Hall.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani sparks controversy by revoking Israel-related executive orders, drawing both criticism and praise over free speech and antisemitism.

Cilia Flores, Maduro's wife and Venezuela's hidden power broker, captured by US forces. Lawyer-turned-revolutionary faced narco-trafficking scandal.

Trump reveals he ignores doctors' advice on aspirin and regrets taking heart scans that fueled health speculations.

George Clooney and Donald Trump used to be friends. Now, the two high-profile personalities are engaged in an ongoing 'war of words.'

Mamdani scraps NYC antisemitism definition on day one, sparking Jewish community backlash and Herzog criticism.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani signs a sweeping order revoking most of Eric Adams' post-indictment policies, including the Crypto Office, Anti-BDS rules, and the 'Rat Czar' office.