Corporation for Public Broadcasting formally dissolves after federal funding cuts Board of directors vote to dissolve organization after nearly 60 years in operation after funding cuts under Trump The Guardian - US · Jan 5
MPs across UK parties criticise ministers over cautious stance on Venezuela attack Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper challenged over cautious response to Nicolás Maduro’s capture despite widespread doubts about legality The Guardian - UK · Jan 5
Mom of man who choked to death on steak dinner at Disney World claims restaurant staff dragged feet calling 911 Exclusive: A spokesperson for The Boathouse restaurant told The Independent that the eatery is ‘very sorry for the tragic loss of life, and our thoughts are with those affected’ The Independent UK · Jan 5
Dollar Pulls Back as US Manufacturing Activity Contracts The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 3-week high on Monday and finished down by -0.16%. The dollar retreated on Monday after the US Dec ISM manufacturing index unexpectedly contracted by the most in fourteen months. Also, Monday’s rally in stocks curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar... Barchart · Jan 5
Former Royal Butler Says These Royals Are "The Most Powerful Armor" in King Charles's "Arsenal" Amid Plans for U.S. Visit "It's important for Britain. It's important for America that the Royal Family can prove their worth." Marie Claire · Jan 5
"Come get me": Colombian president's war of words with Trump escalates Asked if the U.S. would launch an operation against Colombia, Trump said, "It sounds good to me." Axios · Jan 5
Corporation for Public Broadcasting votes itself out of existence The Corporation for Public Broadcasting's directors voted the organization out of business Monday The Independent UK · Jan 5
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shut down this month after Trump axes funding The organization, which funded PBS and NPR, voted to close after 58 years rather than risk ‘future political manipulation’ The Independent UK · Jan 5
Trump administration censures former NASA astronaut Mark Kelly over 'illegal orders' video The Department of Defense is taking administrative action against former NASA astronaut and current U.S. Senator Mark Kelly over remarks he made in a 90-second video in November. Space · Jan 5
Cooper says she raised international law with US over Venezuela Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper addressed the Commons after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro entered a not guilty plea in court in New York. Evening Standard · Jan 5
Hegseth Moves to Slash Sen. Mark Kelly's Retirement Pay Over 'Seditious' Statements and Reckless Misconduct The Pentagon is looking to reduce Mark Kelly's retirement pay and downgrade his military rank due to his participation in a seditious video allegedly intended to undermine good order. International Business Times UK · Jan 5
Cooper refuses to condemn US action in Venezuela as criticism among Labour MPs grows Government facing mounting criticism from its own MPs urging Sir Keir Starmer to criticise the US intervention The Independent UK · Jan 5
‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry says toppling of Venezuela’s Maduro will weaken Russia’s global standing as its oil ‘just became less important’ Russia’s oil exports are its “lifeline” and largely fund its war on Ukraine, says one economist. Fortune · Jan 5
Starmer delivers masterclass in hedging his bets after Venezuela raid Prime minister assures colleagues he may one day stand up to Donald Trump – but not yet The Guardian - UK · Jan 5
Latin Times · Jan 5 Nicolás Maduro Hires Assange's Former Lawyer, Pleads Not Guilty in U.S. Criminal Case Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who pleaded not guilty on Monday to federal drug and narco-terrorism charges in Manhattan, has retained prominent U.S. criminal defense lawyer Barry Pollack to lead his defense.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5 ‘A warning not an insult’: US doubles down on criticism of Europe Forecast of Europe’s ‘civilisational erasure’ was part of call for pro-growth reform, says Trump official
Fortune · Jan 5 Janet Yellen warns the $38 trillion national debt is nearing a red line economists have warned about for decades Top economists fear the era of fiscal dominance is here, and we’ve abandoned the debt problem already.
The Independent UK · Jan 5 What exactly can Congress do about Venezuela? And will it do anything? ANALYSIS: Only Congress has the power to declare war. But, Eric Garcia writes, Republicans show no signs of trying to rein in Trump and Democrats are not prepared to shut down the government over the president’s move
The Independent UK · Jan 5 Venezuela seeks to signal independence from US after Maduro’s arrest Maduro's former vice president, who vowed to work with the Trump administration, was inaugurated as interim president
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5 Iran to try risky economic concessions as it attempts to quell protesters’ anger President wants to placate demonstrators calling for political change, action on corruption and help with cost of living
The Independent UK · Jan 5 Florida awaiting federal approval for 3rd immigration detention center Florida is waiting for federal approval to open a third immigration detention center in the Panhandle
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5 The Guardian view on Europe’s response to ‘America first’ imperialism: too weak, too timid Editorial: Sir Keir Starmer and European leaders must defend the rule of international law, as a dangerous new world order emerges
Fortune · Jan 5 Could Venezuela be another Iraq or Afghanistan? Lessons from American statecraft in force and legitimacy Reemoving a leader — even a brutal and incompetent one — is not the same as advancing a legitimate political order.
Axios · Jan 5 Trump, RFK dramatically overhaul child vaccine schedule The move is a public health gamble that assumes children's health won't be endangered.
The Guardian - US · Jan 5 US foes and allies denounce Trump’s ‘crime of aggression’ in Venezuela at UN meeting US ambassador defends attack as ‘law enforcement’ action against an ‘illegitimate’ leader, not an act of war