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Trump's promise of prosperity clashes with harsh reality in Caracas12:37 Nicolás Maduro is gone, but daily life in Venezuela remains grim: Soaring prices, stagnant wages and deep inequality leave families struggling to afford food. Firmness, flattery and phone calls: How Mexico's president won over Trump12:37 Some political analysts say Sheinbaum, despite her talk of defending Mexico's sovereignty, has actually acquiesced to Trump many times, particularly on security. California Democrats help lead counter-offensive against Trump immigration crackdown2:49 Democrats seized on a growing sense, shared by some Republicans, that the campaign has gotten so out of hand that the political winds have shifted heavily in their favor. Senate Democrats and White House strike deal to avert shutdown, continue ICE debate2:49 The deal could be approved by the Senate as early as Thursday night, but would still need House approval before midnight Friday to avert another government shutdown. Nicki Minaj, dreamer no more? After Trump event, rapper says citizenship paperwork being finalized0:10 Did Nicki Minaj ever consider herself a DACA 'Dreamer'? The rapper said after an appearance with President Trump that her citizenship paperwork is being finalized. Katie Uhlaender's quest for record sixth Winter Olympics thwarted by Canada's questionable ethics22:24 Canada manipulated the outcome of the North American Cup, keeping five-time U.S. Olympian skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender from qualifying for the Milan Cortina Olympics. Tom Homan says he will scale back federal agents in Minnesota — if they have access to jails29.ledna In his first press conference since taking over federal immigration operations in Minnesota after the killing of two U.S. citizens, border policy advisor Tom Homan said street operations in the state would wind down if the agents are allowed into the local jails instead. San José Mayor Matt Mahan, a Newsom critic and political moderate, is running to become California's next governor29.ledna San José Mayor Matt Mahan announced he is running for California governor, joining an already crowded field. Climate change, electric vehicles and Delta tunnel among the focuses of gubernatorial candidate forum29.ledna The schism between Democratic environmental ideals and California voters' anxiety about affordability, notably gas prices, were on full display during an environmental policy forum among some of the state's top Democratic candidates for governor on Wednesday. Top Trump officials reverse themselves on Minneapolis shooting. Is it policy change or damage control?29.ledna Key Republicans are retreating from their blanket defense of Border Patrol agents who fatally shot a U.S. citizen Saturday on a Minneapolis street, part of a larger effort by the White House after the killing provoked widespread outrage. Rubio stands by Venezuela attack, says Trump retains authority to use force29.ledna Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that military tensions could be escalated in Venezuela if new leaders stray from U.S. goals. Hollywood Burbank Airport at risk of a midair collision, top U.S. transportation official says29.ledna NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy, speaking just before the first anniversary of a catastrophic crash that claimed 67 lives outside Washington, D.C., said "people are raising red flags" about Burbank Airport. The share of Americans medically obese is projected to rise to almost 50% by 203528.ledna A new study found that by 2035, almost 50% of Americans will be medically obese. In 1990, that number was just 20%. Nonwhite Americans are much more likely to suffer. Bovino was the face of Trump's hardline immigration raids. Now his future is in question28.ledna Gregory Bovino's future is now in limbo as public outrage has swelled against the Trump's administration's aggressive tactics, particularly in Minnesota. But will his departure really change the administration's playbook? |