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The Trump Administration Approved a Big Lithium Mine. A Top Official’s Husband Profited.

Karen Budd-Falen, the No. 3 at the Interior Department, didn’t disclose a $3.5 million water-rights contract between her husband and the developers of a Nevada mine, records show.

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What are the charges against Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro?

The U.S. Justice Department has unsealed a new indictment alleging “drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies” against Maduro, his wife and other defendants. (Image credit: Alfredo Lasry R)

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Live updates: U.S. captures Maduro and his wife after striking Venezuela

Maduro and his wife, captured overnight from their home, were being transported via a U.S. warship to New York, where they were to face criminal charges.

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What we know about a U.S. strike that captured Venezuela’s Maduro

The overnight operation left Venezuela reeling, with its leadership uncertain and details of casualties and the impact on its military still to emerge. Countries across the region and the wider world were absorbing the destabilizing implications of the apparently unilateral

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Trump insiders put on notice they’re subject to criminal prosecution over Venezuela attack

In a multi-post attack aimed at the Donald Trump administration, Rep Sean Casten (D-Il) pointed out that the attacks on Venezuela, including an invasion of the country in the wee hours of Saturday, put staffers and military officials alike at

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World reacts to US strikes on Venezuela – Reuters

World reacts to US strikes on Venezuela  Reuters Venezuela Live Updates: Trump Says U.S. Will ‘Run the Country’ After Capture of Maduro  The New York Times Mock house, CIA source and Special Forces: The US operation to capture Maduro  Reuters Venezuela latest: Trump

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Stephen Schwartz Criticizes Kennedy Center, Saying He Won’t Host Gala

The Washington National Opera said the “Wicked” composer was scheduled to host its annual event at the center this spring.

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Mamdani Acts on Vow to Protect Renters With Move Against a Big Landlord

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said New York City would intervene in the Pinnacle Group’s bankruptcy case. Tenants have long complained about living conditions in the company’s properties.

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‘The State of South Arabia’: Yemen separatists announce plan for independence

Yemen’s southern separatist movement has announced a constitution and aims to hold a referendum on independence from the north.

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