The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

A more complete Latin American history, including centuries of US influence, helps students understand the complexities surrounding Nicolás Maduro’s arrest

Many of our college freshman students will have seen and read about the Jan. 3, 2026, U.S. military operation in Venezuela that culminated in the arrest of its leader, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores. The U.S. has charged Maduro and Flores with conspiracy and drug trafficking. Maduro and…

The Conversation · Jan 26

Americans have fought back against authoritarianism at home before

The first year of Donald Trump’s second term has been marked by increasing authoritarianism at the heart of the US federal government. He has openly defied court orders, worked beyond the established remit of executive power and is making no secret of his strongman ambitions. History tells us that such…

The Conversation · Jan 26

Lawmakers warn that Trump’s policies will make it harder for US athletes to compete overseas

President Donald Trump’s aggressive recent foreign policy actions could see competitors subjected to hostile crowds and anti-American sentiment at this year’s major sporting events, representatives argue

The Independent UK · Jan 26

Gavin Newsom Calls For Kristi Noem To 'RESIGN' After Killing Of Alex Pretti

California Governor Gavin Newsom called for Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to resign and for Border Patrol head Greg Bovino to be fired following the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.

Latin Times · Jan 26

Nine women suing high-end steakhouse for $5M alleging they were removed following a viral brawl

The group of friends was asked to leave by staff even though they said the brawlers were not part of their party, in what they have described as a humiliating act of racial discrimination, but the restaurant rejects what it describes as a “false attack.”

The Independent UK · Jan 26

Venezuela’s acting leader says she has ‘had enough’ of US orders in shot at Trump

The US president said that Rodriguez would be carrying out Washington’s demands after the capture of Nicolas Maduro

The Independent UK · Jan 26

Trump Administration Defends Federal Agents After Fatal Minneapolis Shooting

Senior officials in the Trump administration defended the shooting on Sunday, emphasizing that the agents believed they were confronted with a threat and acted accordingly, despite conflicting video evidence.

International Business Times · Jan 26

First Thing: Obamas call Alex Pretti’s killing a ‘tragedy’ as pressure mounts for full investigation

Barack and Michelle Obama say killing should be ‘wake-up call’ and accuse federal agents of not operating in lawful way. Plus, meet the OB-GYNs fighting Trump’s ‘guerrilla war on science’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26

‘They threw us out like baggage’: Russian family deported from US to Costa Rica still in limbo

Alexander, his wife and son, who fled danger under Putin, fighting for security – and compensation – after torment of migration journey

The Guardian - US · Jan 26

How Will Your Tax Refund Look Under Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill?

Here's how your tax refund may look under the OBBBA.

GOBankingRates · Jan 26