María N Merkd
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I believe in liberty, equality, and justice. I believe that love has to be stronger than hate... Otherwise, what kind of future we are leaving for our loved ones? No DM please. Thanks ❤️
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Rodríguez served as Maduro’s vice president since 2018, overseeing much of Venezuela’s oil-dependent economy and its feared intelligence service, and was next in the presidential line of succession.
Rodríguez served as Maduro’s vice president since 2018, overseeing much of Venezuela’s oil-dependent economy and its feared intelligence service, and was next in the presidential line of succession.
Delcy Rodríguez becomes Venezuela's interim president after Maduro's ouster
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez has taken the place of her ally President Nicolás Maduro who was captured by the United States in a nighttime military operation.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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Rodríguez served as Maduro’s vice president since 2018, overseeing much of Venezuela’s oil-dependent economy and its feared intelligence service, and was next in the presidential line of succession.
Rodríguez served as Maduro’s vice president since 2018, overseeing much of Venezuela’s oil-dependent economy and its feared intelligence service, and was next in the presidential line of succession.
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Venezuela’s oil industry is in disrepair after years of neglect and international sanctions, so it could take years and major investments before production can increase dramatically.
Venezuela’s oil industry is in disrepair after years of neglect and international sanctions, so it could take years and major investments before production can increase dramatically.
Trump's plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela's oil industry faces major hurdles
President Donald Trump's plan to take control of Venezuela's oil industry and ask American companies to revitalize it after capturing that country's president in a military raid isn't likely to have a...
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January 4, 2026 at 11:13 PM
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Venezuela’s oil industry is in disrepair after years of neglect and international sanctions, so it could take years and major investments before production can increase dramatically.
Venezuela’s oil industry is in disrepair after years of neglect and international sanctions, so it could take years and major investments before production can increase dramatically.
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THE FACTS: Trump has previously made this claim suggesting that 25,000 American lives are saved with every alleged drug boat U.S strikes “take out.” But the numbers don’t add up and sometimes don’t exist.
THE FACTS: Trump has previously made this claim suggesting that 25,000 American lives are saved with every alleged drug boat U.S strikes “take out.” But the numbers don’t add up and sometimes don’t exist.
FACT FOCUS: Trump repeats false claims as he discusses US raid to extract Venezuela's president
President Donald Trump has held a news conference to explain a U.S. raid on Venezuela to extract President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
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January 4, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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THE FACTS: Trump has previously made this claim suggesting that 25,000 American lives are saved with every alleged drug boat U.S strikes “take out.” But the numbers don’t add up and sometimes don’t exist.
THE FACTS: Trump has previously made this claim suggesting that 25,000 American lives are saved with every alleged drug boat U.S strikes “take out.” But the numbers don’t add up and sometimes don’t exist.
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If history is a guide, Republicans stand a good chance of losing control of the House of Representatives in 2026. They have just a slim majority in the chamber, and the incumbent party usually gives up seats in midterm elections.
If history is a guide, Republicans stand a good chance of losing control of the House of Representatives in 2026. They have just a slim majority in the chamber, and the incumbent party usually gives up seats in midterm elections.
After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms
The big story of the upcoming midterm elections will be the fight over which party will control the U.S.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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If history is a guide, Republicans stand a good chance of losing control of the House of Representatives in 2026. They have just a slim majority in the chamber, and the incumbent party usually gives up seats in midterm elections.
If history is a guide, Republicans stand a good chance of losing control of the House of Representatives in 2026. They have just a slim majority in the chamber, and the incumbent party usually gives up seats in midterm elections.
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More artists have canceled scheduled performances at the Kennedy Center following the addition of Trump’s name to the facility.The Cookers pulling out of a planned NY Eve concert
More artists have canceled scheduled performances at the Kennedy Center following the addition of Trump’s name to the facility.The Cookers pulling out of a planned NY Eve concert
Kennedy Center renaming prompts new round of cancellations from artists
More artists have canceled performances at the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump's name was added to the facility.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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More artists have canceled scheduled performances at the Kennedy Center following the addition of Trump’s name to the facility.The Cookers pulling out of a planned NY Eve concert
More artists have canceled scheduled performances at the Kennedy Center following the addition of Trump’s name to the facility.The Cookers pulling out of a planned NY Eve concert
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THE SUPREME CORRUPT COURT OF AMERICA
THE SUPREME CORRUPT COURT OF AMERICA
Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026
The Supreme Court is allowing the challenged Texas congressional redistricting plan to be used in next year’s election, despite a lower-court ruling that the map likely discriminates on the basis of r...
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December 4, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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THE SUPREME CORRUPT COURT OF AMERICA
THE SUPREME CORRUPT COURT OF AMERICA
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Sam is right. DOGE did exactly what they wanted it to do- hurt poor people, destroyed faith in government, enriched Elon.
November 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Sam is right. DOGE did exactly what they wanted it to do- hurt poor people, destroyed faith in government, enriched Elon.
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This year, Associated Press reporters observed immigration court proceedings in 21 cities. Hearings repeatedly ended with cases dismissed by the government, allowing agents to arrest immigrants in courthouse hallways.
This year, Associated Press reporters observed immigration court proceedings in 21 cities. Hearings repeatedly ended with cases dismissed by the government, allowing agents to arrest immigrants in courthouse hallways.
Migrants thought they were in court for a routine hearing. Instead, it was a deportation trap
The nation's immigration courts have undergone a fundamental change under the administration of President Donald Trump.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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This year, Associated Press reporters observed immigration court proceedings in 21 cities. Hearings repeatedly ended with cases dismissed by the government, allowing agents to arrest immigrants in courthouse hallways.
This year, Associated Press reporters observed immigration court proceedings in 21 cities. Hearings repeatedly ended with cases dismissed by the government, allowing agents to arrest immigrants in courthouse hallways.
Here we are with the Epstein files...nowhere
November 17, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Here we are with the Epstein files...nowhere
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Here in USA they make him president
Here in USA they make him president
King Charles III strips Prince Andrew of titles and evicts him from royal residence, palace says
Buckingham Palace says that King Charles III is stripping his brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicting him from his royal residence.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Here in USA they make him president
Here in USA they make him president
apnews.com/live/donald-... administration limits number of refugees to 7,500 and they're mostly white South Africans
Live updates: China agrees to purchase 25 million metric tons of US soybeans each year, treasury secretary says
China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually as part of an agreement reached by its leaders, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on Republican governors to draw up new maps in an attempt to give the party an easier path to maintain control of the House in the midterms. While Republicans in Texas and Missouri have moved to enact a new set of districts
President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on Republican governors to draw up new maps in an attempt to give the party an easier path to maintain control of the House in the midterms. While Republicans in Texas and Missouri have moved to enact a new set of districts
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun calls a special session to redraw the state’s congressional boundaries
Indiana Republican Gov. Mike Braun has called a special session and directed state lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional districts.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on Republican governors to draw up new maps in an attempt to give the party an easier path to maintain control of the House in the midterms. While Republicans in Texas and Missouri have moved to enact a new set of districts
President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on Republican governors to draw up new maps in an attempt to give the party an easier path to maintain control of the House in the midterms. While Republicans in Texas and Missouri have moved to enact a new set of districts
WHAT IS ANTIFA? ...
October 16, 2025 at 9:42 PM
WHAT IS ANTIFA? ...
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President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Hamas “we will have no choice but to go in and kill them” if internal bloodshed persists in Gaza.
President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Hamas “we will have no choice but to go in and kill them” if internal bloodshed persists in Gaza.
Trump warns Hamas 'we will have no choice but to go in and kill them' if bloodshed persists in Gaza
President Donald Trump is warning Hamas “we will have no choice but to go in and kill them” if internal bloodshed persists in Gaza.
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October 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Hamas “we will have no choice but to go in and kill them” if internal bloodshed persists in Gaza.
President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Hamas “we will have no choice but to go in and kill them” if internal bloodshed persists in Gaza.
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Trump says 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Trump says 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Israel, Hamas agree to 'first phase' of plan to end fighting, release hostages, Trump says
President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first Phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners.
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October 8, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Trump says 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Trump says 🤣🤣🤣🤣
This is IMPORTANT
September 30, 2025 at 1:27 AM
This is IMPORTANT
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This is unbelievable
This is unbelievable
Cuban man in US for decades detained despite legal protections
The family of a Cuban man who came to the United States as an infant says he was detained by law enforcement last week.
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September 30, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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This is unbelievable
This is unbelievable
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President Donald Trump said Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, “authorizing Full Force, if necessary” to handle “domestic terrorists” as he expands his controversial deployments to more American cities.
President Donald Trump said Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, “authorizing Full Force, if necessary” to handle “domestic terrorists” as he expands his controversial deployments to more American cities.
Trump says he'll send troops to Portland, Oregon, in latest deployment to US cities
President Donald Trump says he'll send troops to Portland, Oregon, “authorizing Full Force, if necessary” to handle what he is calling “domestic terrorists.”
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September 27, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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President Donald Trump said Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, “authorizing Full Force, if necessary” to handle “domestic terrorists” as he expands his controversial deployments to more American cities.
President Donald Trump said Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, “authorizing Full Force, if necessary” to handle “domestic terrorists” as he expands his controversial deployments to more American cities.
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The FBI has fired agents who were photographed kneeling during a racial justice protest in Washington that followed the 2020 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, three people familiar with the matter said Friday.
The FBI has fired agents who were photographed kneeling during a racial justice protest in Washington that followed the 2020 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, three people familiar with the matter said Friday.
FBI fires agents photographed kneeling during 2020 racial justice protest, AP sources say
The FBI has fired agents who were photographed kneeling during a racial justice protest in Washington that followed the 2020 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers.
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September 27, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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The FBI has fired agents who were photographed kneeling during a racial justice protest in Washington that followed the 2020 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, three people familiar with the matter said Friday.
The FBI has fired agents who were photographed kneeling during a racial justice protest in Washington that followed the 2020 death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, three people familiar with the matter said Friday.
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I BELIEVE COMEY
I BELIEVE COMEY
Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted on charges of lying to Congress and obstruction
James Comey has been charged with making a false statement to Congress and obstruction of a criminal proceeding.
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September 26, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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I BELIEVE COMEY
I BELIEVE COMEY
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Trump's memo to Bondi...this is persecution
Trump's memo to Bondi...this is persecution
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September 25, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Trump's memo to Bondi...this is persecution
Trump's memo to Bondi...this is persecution
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Trump also raised unfounded concerns about vaccines contributing to rising rates of autism, which affects 1 in 31 U.S. children today, according to the CDC.
Trump also raised unfounded concerns about vaccines contributing to rising rates of autism, which affects 1 in 31 U.S. children today, according to the CDC.
Trump promotes unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without new evidence
President Donald Trump is using the platform of the presidency to promote unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without giving new evidence.
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September 22, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Trump also raised unfounded concerns about vaccines contributing to rising rates of autism, which affects 1 in 31 U.S. children today, according to the CDC.
Trump also raised unfounded concerns about vaccines contributing to rising rates of autism, which affects 1 in 31 U.S. children today, according to the CDC.