Nicolás Maduro made his first court appearance in New York. The deposed leader of the Venezuelan regime pleaded not guilty to charges tied to drug trafficking, narco-terrorism, and arms violations. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is no longer running for a third term. NTD has the reasons he gave for his…
Hours before the leaders were due to meet, Pyongyang declared it had launched two hypersonic missiles and that its nuclear forces were ready for “actual war.”BEIJING (AFP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping called on his visiting South Korean counterpart Monday to join Beijing in making the “right strategic choices” in…
The Washington Post is reporting that Stephen Miller is being eyed for a higher role, and it may involve Venezuela. Since the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump announced that America will effectively be running the show until a “judicious” transfer can be made. In the interim,…
A violent confrontation inside New York City’s Diamond District that went viral over the weekend began after a jeweler confronted rival sellers over what he claims was a fraudulent $22,000 bracelet sale, according to the jeweler at the center of the video, as reported by The New York Post. Maksud…
The Secret Service is looking to hire 4,000 new employees by 2028, a year that will include the presidential election and the Olympics.The added agents would increase the size of the agency by 20%, bringing its numbers to more than 10,000 for the first time, The Washington Post reported. According…
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday accused Hilton Hotels of systematically refusing service to federal law enforcement operating in Minneapolis, Minn., amid an ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration and fraud.”When officers attempted to book rooms using official government emails and rates, Hilton Hotels maliciously CANCELLED their reservations,” DHS posted.”This…
Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that 10,000 illegal immigrants have been arrested in “Operation Tidal Wave” with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.DeSantis made the announcement at the “Deportation Depot” illegal immigrant detention facility – formerly Baker Correctional Institution – in Sanderson, WKMG reported. Of those arrested, “63%…
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Photo: Lear 21, CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0), via Wikimedia Commons; and “MariMoon – 26.10.2010 MTV” by souamandy, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24588039). China recruits top STEM talent globally through programs including the Thousand Talents Plan, focusing on AI researchers, quantum computing experts, semiconductor engineers, and biotechnology researchers. The…
George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley said Monday former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro would find reading his indictment more frightening than being arrested. Maduro pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on drug trafficking and firearms charges that was presided over by United States District Judge Alvin Hellerstein of the…
At least two people were killed in overnight strikes, including one in a medical facility.KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday ousted the country’s security service chief in the latest change to Kyiv’s top intelligence positions, almost four years into the Russian invasion, as Russian strikes on…
Zohran Mamdani. By Karamccurdy – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=154203269 New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani “just appointed as his ‘Tenant Advocate’ a communist who argues that home ownership is ‘white supremacy,’” notes Hot Air. “Seize private property,” she had said. “Private property including any kind of ESPECIALLY homeownership is a weapon of white supremacy,” she added. Mamdani notes that…
The two student activists were a leading voice in nationwide protests against a controversial citizenship law.NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to two Muslim student activists who have spent years in detention without trial over a conspiracy case linked to one of the country’s deadliest outbreaks…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Baltimore Field Office Director Matt Elliston listens during a briefing in Silver Spring, Md., on Jan. 27, 2025. Alex Brandon/AP PhotoThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) clarified that deportations flights of Venezuelan nationals are ongoing and that applicants can apply for refugee status only before…
Divine intervention?PublishedJanuary 5, 2026 1:45 PM EST•UpdatedJanuary 5, 2026 12:33 PM ESTFacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkMoments after Ravens kicker Tyler Loop missed a game-losing field goal that ended Baltimore’s season and sent the rival Steelers to the postseason, NBC aired a pregame clip from that same end zone.”This is a priest who is…
As the protests in Iran spread, a report in Sunday’s Times of London claims Ayatollah Khamenei is preparing to flee to Moscow. Whether this is true, we cannot say. One day after the daring capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro in an early-morning raid, the Times quoted intelligence sources that…
Corrupt Democrat Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Monday announced he will not be seeking reelection amid widespread Somali fraud in his state. Walz’s announcement came just weeks after journalist Nick Shirley exposed $110 million in Somali fraud in one day. It is estimated that over 100,000 Somalis reside in Minnesota.…
The deposed Maduro declared “I am still president of my country,” as he pleaded not guilty to U.S. narco-trafficking conspiracy charges.MANHATTAN (CN) — Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty to federal drug and gun charges Monday his first appearance in a New York City courtroom, after U.S. forces…
Arizona faces major decisions about Kyler Murray’s future and possible salary cap complications.PublishedJanuary 5, 2026 2:05 PM EST•UpdatedJanuary 5, 2026 1:44 PM ESTFacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkBlack Monday’s coach reaper has made a swing through the desert and understandably collected Jonathan Gannon of the Arizona Cardinals.The team is firing the coach who, frankly,…
BOSTON (CN) — A legal client upset that Maine confiscated the interest earned on his retainer funds to support “queer justice” and pro-immigration advocacy told the First Circuit Monday the practice violated his First Amendment rights.And while the court seemed somewhat sympathetic at oral argument, it also appeared worried about…
Ducks vs. Capitals, 7:00 ETPublishedJanuary 5, 2026 1:25 PM EST•UpdatedJanuary 5, 2026 1:25 PM ESTFacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkDucks vs. Capitals, 7:00 ETWith all the hoopla surrounding the NFL regular season ending, and the College Football Playoffs (and Bowl Games), it was hard for me to find time to write about anything other…
Some fans went way too far.PublishedJanuary 5, 2026 1:25 PM EST•UpdatedJanuary 5, 2026 12:26 PM ESTFacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkBaltimore Ravens kicker Tyler Loop was perfect from inside 50 yards entering Sunday night’s AFC North deciding matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The rookie place kicker made a 40-yard attempt earlier in the contest,…
In the wake of the United States’s action in Venezuela, which resulted in the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, CNN brought out John Bolton. Bolton joined CNN’s Kaitlan Collins to express his opinions, specifically on President Donald Trump’s behavior toward Maria Corina Machado, the country’s opposition leader. Watch: “Well, I…
The first court appearance for Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, took place today at noon in New York. Both of them pleaded not guilty, but in Maduro’s case there was a bit of an outburst as he twice proclaimed he was still the president of Venezuela. Advertisement Minutes…
Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro boasted about his country’s Iranian defensive capabilities just days before U.S. forces captured him in a dramatic overnight raid. Maduro’s forces, comprised of some foreign military, held out for eight minutes. They lost at least 32 Cuban military personnel. The US lost no one and won.…
As was the case the morning after “Shock and Awe” signaled the start of the Iraq war, many are cheering the US military raid on Venezuela and capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro. Overwhelming US military power – and likely some bribed Venezuelan officials – ensured that the operation was…
Ranking member of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the CCP Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) speaks at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) in Washington on Sept. 25, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch TimesRep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) is stepping down as the top Democrat on the House…
Financial stress and old habits proved to be a bad mix.PublishedJanuary 5, 2026 1:05 PM EST•UpdatedJanuary 5, 2026 12:22 PM ESTFacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkWe all know that old habits die hard. Well, most of us do anyway. This concept appears to be new to a 27-year-old man who ended his relationship after…
It’s the beginning of a new year, which means fresh resolutions, forgetting to write the proper year number for a month and filing taxes. In 2025, over a quarter of a million people used the IRS Direct File system, which allowed them to directly file their taxes with the Internal…
BRUSSELS (CN) — The European Union called for respect of international law following the U.S. military operation in Venezuela but declined Monday to say whether the action actually violated it — a response that comes as President Donald Trump draws an explicit line between Venezuela and his push to control…
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty Monday in a federal courthouse in Manhattan to federal conspiracy, drugs and weapons charges.After a summary of the charging documents against him was read, Maduro said in Spanish when asked by Judge Alvin Hellerstein how he would plead,…
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., on Monday announced his departure from the post of ranking member on the House committee dedicated to trade competition with China.“I look forward to working closely with them to ensure that Democrats on this Committee continue to succeed, advancing policies that allow the United States to…
A man is in custody for allegedly causing property damage to Vice President J.D. Vance’s Ohio home early Monday morning.The Secret Service confirmed their detention of the individual, who is now in the custody of Cincinnati Police, ABC News reported. Vance and his family were not home at the time.…
Legacy media have echoed Democrats’ dour talking points in an effort to cast a pall on President Donald Trump’s first year back in office, but a look back at the year 2025 reveals there was significant good news to be had for those willing to see it. Here are 10…
Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro unintentionally kicked off a fashion moment after appearing in U.S. custody wearing a gray Nike Tech tracksuit, turning what was supposed to be a grim geopolitical image into instant meme fodder. The $140 outfit sold out within hours after President Donald Trump posted a Truth Social…
“Pretending that ‘America First’ means ‘I only care about my house, not my neighborhood’ is as retarded as it sounds.” —Jesus Enrique Rosas Badass in Chief Please Follow us on Gab, Minds, Telegram, Rumble, Gettr, Truth Social, Twitter Originally on Kunstler.com The capture of Nicolás Maduro is driving the Lefty-left batshit crazy for a very good reason:…
James Zimmermann says his career was derailed after he opposed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ideology. (Image: LinkedIn) James Zimmermann, who served as principal clarinetist of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra for over a decade, was fired in 2020, according to his assertion, due to his stance against Diversity, Equity, and…
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The religious gap between Republicans and Democrats is bigger than ever, with two-thirds of Kamala Harris voters “seldom” or “never” attending church, an analysis of a new study found. The “God gap,” the difference in worship between the parties, was determined using data collected by the Cooperative Election Study, according…
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in Washington, in a file photo. Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesAs fraud investigations continue into Minnesota’s social services programs, federal administrators on Monday rescinded a series of Biden-era child care rules that required states to pay providers before verifying attendance records and before care was provided.The…
Nicolás Maduro was captured in a daring Delta Force raid.PublishedJanuary 5, 2026 12:45 PM EST•UpdatedJanuary 5, 2026 12:12 PM ESTFacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkMore combat footage has surfaced out of Venezuela, and the videos are wild.Delta Force operators, helicopter pilots from the 160th SOAR and roughly 150 aircraft entered Venezuelan airspace over the…
(Elyse S. Apel, The Center Square) Indiana State Police seized an estimated $7 million worth of cocaine during a search of a semi truck on Interstate 70. Two men were arrested following the discovery of the 309 pounds of narcotics during a routine Department of Transportation compliance inspection on Saturday…
The federal judge overseeing Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro’s case cut off the ousted leader as he tried to defend himself in court on Monday, according to several reports. Both Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty during their arraignment in Manhattan.“I am the president of Venezuela, I was…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday announced a series of disciplinary actions against Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), including Censure, and a potential demotion from his retired rank of captain in the U.S. Navy, in response to Kelly’s participation in a controversial video with five other Democrat lawmakers last November. Kelly…
President Trump spoke with reporters on Air Force One this weekend on his way back to Washington DC. During his conversation, President Trump announced that Cuba may be next in line to fall. Venezuela has been propping up the communist state with cheap or free oil and those days are…
A 17-year-old Kentucky hunter died after icy conditions prevented a helicopter from reaching him following an accidental shooting Friday afternoon. Emergency crews responded around 4:45 p.m. to a call near the 14000 block of Grapevine Road in Crofton, Kentucky, according to Christian County Now. Hopkinsville Fire/EMS located the teenager with…
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas attends a press conference after the Five Defense Ministers meeting in Berlin on Nov. 14, 2025. Ebrahim Noroozi/AP PhotoThe European Union (EU) said on Jan. 4 that the right of Venezuelans to determine the…
Please follow us on Gab, Minds, Telegram, Rumble, Truth Social, Gettr, Twitter, Youtube Posted Zero Hedge [embedded content] And the arraignment circus begins. With world media cameras gathered outside the federal courthouse in Lower Manhattan and the court “perp walk” of Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores set to take place…
Fans rallied around Mickey Rourke by donating their hard-earned dollars, just days after it was revealed that the legendary actor faced eviction. Rourke was issued a three-day notice Dec. 18 to either pay $59,100 in alleged back-rent or evacuate his Los Angeles rental property, People reported Jan. 1, citing a…
A Swiss national flag flutters in a blue sky in Bourg-Saint-Pierre, western Switzerland on June 21, 2022. Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty ImagesSwitzerland said on Jan. 5 that it has frozen all assets held in the country by deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his associates.We had a problem loading this…