President Donald Trump has hailed his operation in Venezuela as a victory, praising the “spectacular assault” that led to the successful capture of former President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, . However, while the Trump Administration celebrates what it deems a win, others have raised serious concerns about the manner in which the U.S. conducted […]
As public approval of President Donald Trump and Congress lingers amid high-profile , , and broad concerns about the direction the U.S. is taking, Americans’ trust in their government appears to be nearing its lowest point in decades. A mere 17% of Americans have faith that the nation’s capital government will do what is right […]
On January 6, 2021, I was present in the U.S. House of Representatives Chamber when violent insurrectionists our country’s Capitol—intent on halting Congress from fulfilling its constitutional duties and causing severe harm to , the Speaker of the House , and other members of Congress. As I think back on this grim day for our […]
For Candace Owens, the American conservative pundit facing an active lawsuit from French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte regarding her allegations that the latter is biologically male, a Paris criminal court’s Monday conviction of 10 French nationals for cyberharassing the First Lady over comparable assertions might appear to instill concern about her own […]
This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Sign up to get stories like this sent to your inbox. Nine years ago, George Conway was up front at Donald Trump’s election night party, wearing a “Make America Great” hat and embracing his then-wife, who was running the billionaire’s campaign. The tears of […]
The Trump Administration’s military action in Venezuela faced condemnation from both American allies and opponents during an emergency UN Security Council session on Monday, following the of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. French U.N. envoy Jay Dharmadhikari stated that the U.S.-led mission to apprehend Maduro undermines the basic principles of global order. “The military mission resulting […]
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona pledged to “fight” back after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced administrative actions against the retired Navy captain for his involvement in a [content] urging U.S. troops to refuse unlawful orders. “Over 25 years in the U.S. Navy, 39 combat missions, and four space missions, I put my life on […]
On Saturday, President Trump delivered nearly an hour-long address explaining his decision to launch an operation to apprehend Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and transport him to New York to stand trial for drug trafficking. He stated his goals were to terminate the Venezuelan government’s collaboration with drug cartels and enable American firms to seize control […]
When Venezuelan President was taken into custody by U.S. special forces during a landmark raid in his home country, he wasn’t by himself—his wife, Cilia Flores, was detained as well. Now transported back to the U.S. to await trial on narco-terrorism allegations, Venezuela’s high-profile pair—who entered a “not guilty” plea at their initial U.S. court […]
In a New York court on Monday, former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro entered a not guilty plea to drug trafficking charges. During his initial U.S. court appearance following his capture by American forces over the weekend, he described himself as a “decent man” and “a prisoner of war.” The charges against Maduro include narco-terrorism and […]
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has declared he is ending his re-election campaign and will not pursue a third term in the upcoming November election amid within the state. Walz, who served as the Democratic Party’s vice presidential candidate in the 2024 election, has faced over the past month as scrutiny intensifies amid probes revealing that […]
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has issued a warning to the United States to cease its annexation threats toward the territory. In a statement on Sunday, he declared, “No more pressure. No more hints. No more fantasies about annexation,” stressing that while Greenland remains open to dialogue with the U.S., it will no longer tolerate […]
Our society confronts a profound yet hard-to-define crisis. Underlying the surface of political instability and rapid technological change are two quietly crumbling pillars: truth and trust. Their decline is transforming the global scene more deeply than the headline-grabbing events of the day. Truth and trust are frequently seen as moral virtues, but they act as […]
President Donald Trump has been unusually clear about the purposes of his recent brief incursion in Venezuela. In explaining why U.S. forces entered and exited the country to capture [individual], Trump has outlined at least four objectives, all expressed with reasonable clarity. The issue with the president’s goals in Venezuela is not a lack of […]
Between 1970 and 2007, I had the privilege of serving seven presidents and their families, observing White House life from a rare behind-the-scenes perspective that few have ever known. My White House career started as a uniformed officer with the Executive Protective Service, White House Division, which was part of the U.S. Secret Service, serving […]
This piece is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s political newsletter. Sign up to have stories like this delivered to your inbox. Donald Trump sought the presidency three times to the kind of military involvement that played out on Saturday: U.S. troops had Venezuela’s leader and his spouse in an early-morning mission, transported them to […]
President Donald Trump stated that the United States would “run” Venezuela until it can ensure a political transition following an extraordinary raid by American special forces early Saturday. The president’s remarks suggest the Trump Administration is planning a long-term intervention in the South American country, despite previously stating it was seeking regime change. “We’re going […]
Global leaders responded to the United States’ action with a combination of outrage, concern, and caution on Saturday. President Donald Trump declared that Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, had been captured, and announced a large-scale strike against Venezuela hours after explosions were reported in Caracas, the nation’s capital. This unprecedented military action comes after […]
The United States launched military strikes against Venezuela in the early hours of Saturday morning, representing a significant escalation of the Trump Administration’s campaign against Nicolas Maduro. Several explosions were reported by witnesses in the capital, Caracas, beginning around 2 am local time. Videos posted to social media showed large explosions and what appeared to […]
Future historians will recognize that 2025 marked the beginning of a profound transformation. By 2050, most individuals will oversee workforces exceeding the size of today’s largest multinational corporations. However, these “employees” won’t be humans in cubicles or on factory floors. Instead, they’ll be armies of AI agents—digital workers capable of designing products, writing code, managing […]