What Trump’s latest dramatic Venezuela move means

The Trump administration’s seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela is one of the most dramatic twists yet in a military pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro. read more...

It’s not just Americans who are feeling Trump’s tariffs. Five charts show their global impact

There are signs steeper US tariffs, introduced by US President Donald Trump, are feeding through to higher prices for Americans. But they are also inflicting pain beyond US borders. We look at examples from around the world. read more...

Analysis: Retired colonel breaks down video of US forces seizing oil tanker off Venezuelan coast | CNN Politics

Retired US Air Force Colonel Cedric Leighton explains the tactics American forces used to seize control of a sanctioned oil tanker off Venezuelan coast. read more...

Democratic Rep. Adam Smith reacts to the seizure of an oil tanker by the US off the coast of Venezuela | CNN Politics

Pres. Trump announced today that the US had seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, escalating his pressure campaign against the South American nation. “He’s expanding the idea of where we should go to war,” says House Armed Services Committee Rankin… read more...

Ukraine presents response to US peace plan as Trump says European leaders want a meeting

Ukraine delivered its response to the latest US-drafted peace proposal aimed at ending the war with Russia to the Trump administration on Wednesday, US and Ukrainian officials told CNN, as the contours of a tenuous potential deal take shape and the US preside… read more...

US seized oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, Trump says

President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed that the US has taken control of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. read more...

Powerball jackpot climbs to $930 million, the second largest prize of the year

The Powerball jackpot drawing has climbed to an estimated $930 million, the second largest prize in 2025, according to a statement from the Multi-State Lottery Association. read more...

At least 197 children were fathered by sperm donor with cancer-causing gene. Some have already died

A sperm donor with a rare genetic mutation linked to an increased risk of developing cancer fathered at least 197 children across Europe, some of whom have already died from the disease, according to a new investigation. read more...

Takeaways: Powell says the Fed has delivered enough rate cuts for now

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates again in a continued effort to keep the labor market intact, despite objections from several key Fed officials who believe the central bank should be prioritizing the higher cost of living instead. read more...

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