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Silk Eyes Wins Amid Caracas Races, Venezuela Faces Political Storm

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

Silk Eyes thundered across the track in Caracas, drawing cheers from a crowd that had long endured political uncertainty. Race Day Highlights The...

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Trump Blames Actor Rob Reiner for His Own Death, Sparks Political Backlash

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

President Donald Trump posted a controversial message blaming actor Rob Reiner for the director’s death, sparking criticism from fellow lawmakers and...

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Indiana Redistricting Fight Highlights GOP Push for ‘Fair’ Maps

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

When Indiana lawmakers rejected a Trump‑backed plan that would have split Indianapolis into four Republican‑leaning districts and merged Chicago...

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Trump Eyes 2026 Midterms, Promises Surge in Campaign Trail After Pennsylvania Visit

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

Trump’s recent trip to Pennsylvania marked the beginning of a busy campaign schedule as he gears up for the 2026 midterms, drawing both applause and...

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Health‑Care Subsidies Face Jan. 1 Expiration as Congress Grapples with Bipartisan Discharge Petitions

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

A looming January 1 deadline threatens to end the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies that millions of Americans rely on, setting the stage for a...

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Trinidad and Tobago Grants U.S. Military Airport Access Amid Rising Tensions with Venezuela

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

Trinidad and Tobago has granted the United States military permission to use its two main airports, Piarco International in Trinidad and ANR Robinson...

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Jimmy Lai’s Daughter Urges Release, Says Father Wants to Focus on Family and Faith

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

In a move that has drawn the attention of Washington, London, and Beijing, Jimmy Lai’s daughter, Claire Lai, has publicly stated that her 78‑year‑old...

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U.S. and Europe Near Ukraine Security Deal as Talks Continue Amid Drone Storms

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

The United States and European leaders are inching toward a new security framework for Ukraine, following a series of talks in Berlin that could...

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Cruz Threatens to Halt Federal Funding Over Defense Bill Military Flight Rules

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

Sen. Ted Cruz threatens to hold up federal funding until a defense bill amendment tightens military flight rules after a crash that killed...

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U.S., Ukraine and Europe Near 90% Agreement on Peace Deal, Territorial Issues Still Pending

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

U.S., Ukraine and major European countries have reached consensus on 90 percent of terms for a deal to end Ukraine’s war with Russia, but territorial...