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The US currently seizing Venezuela-linked oil tanker Bella 1 aka Marinera, now sailing under Russian flag, after a two-week pursuit across the Atlantic. The Marinera evaded a US blockade and resisted Coast Guard boarding. Russian naval vessels, including a sub, were nearby.
January 7, 2026 at 1:17 PM
The US currently seizing Venezuela-linked oil tanker Bella 1 aka Marinera, now sailing under Russian flag, after a two-week pursuit across the Atlantic. The Marinera evaded a US blockade and resisted Coast Guard boarding. Russian naval vessels, including a sub, were nearby.
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NEW: The U.S. Supreme Court has announced that Friday will be an opinion day.
One or more opinions in argued cases will be released from the bench beginning at 10 a.m.
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One or more opinions in argued cases will be released from the bench beginning at 10 a.m.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:44 PM
NEW: The U.S. Supreme Court has announced that Friday will be an opinion day.
One or more opinions in argued cases will be released from the bench beginning at 10 a.m.
Subscribe to Law Dork now: www.lawdork.com
One or more opinions in argued cases will be released from the bench beginning at 10 a.m.
Subscribe to Law Dork now: www.lawdork.com
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On X, a senior U.S. Justice Department official is promoting a post that praises colonization as “one of the greatest things that ever happened to the backwards parts of the world.”👇
January 5, 2026 at 12:44 AM
On X, a senior U.S. Justice Department official is promoting a post that praises colonization as “one of the greatest things that ever happened to the backwards parts of the world.”👇
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Meet the Press lineup:
-Marco Rubio
-Hakeem Jeffries
-Marjorie Taylor Greene
-Marco Rubio
-Hakeem Jeffries
-Marjorie Taylor Greene
January 4, 2026 at 5:31 AM
Meet the Press lineup:
-Marco Rubio
-Hakeem Jeffries
-Marjorie Taylor Greene
-Marco Rubio
-Hakeem Jeffries
-Marjorie Taylor Greene
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Q: Who will run Venezuela?
TRUMP: Well it's largely going to be for a period of time the people standing right behind me. We're gonna be running it.
TRUMP: Well it's largely going to be for a period of time the people standing right behind me. We're gonna be running it.
January 3, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Q: Who will run Venezuela?
TRUMP: Well it's largely going to be for a period of time the people standing right behind me. We're gonna be running it.
TRUMP: Well it's largely going to be for a period of time the people standing right behind me. We're gonna be running it.
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A note on today’s announcement on Maduro’s capture: insofar as the Trump admin is relying on the consent of Venezuela’s opposition (and U.S.-recognized gov’t) as an international legal justification, that would be new — not even clearly supported by the Panama precedent.
January 3, 2026 at 2:28 PM
A note on today’s announcement on Maduro’s capture: insofar as the Trump admin is relying on the consent of Venezuela’s opposition (and U.S.-recognized gov’t) as an international legal justification, that would be new — not even clearly supported by the Panama precedent.
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"By proceeding without any semblance of international legitimacy, valid legal authority or domestic endorsement, Mr. Trump risks providing justification for authoritarians in China, Russia and elsewhere who want to dominate their own neighbors."
NYT Editorial Board
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/o...
NYT Editorial Board
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/o...
Opinion | Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise
www.nytimes.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:25 PM
"By proceeding without any semblance of international legitimacy, valid legal authority or domestic endorsement, Mr. Trump risks providing justification for authoritarians in China, Russia and elsewhere who want to dominate their own neighbors."
NYT Editorial Board
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/o...
NYT Editorial Board
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/o...
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Here's the newly released superseding indictment against Maduro and his wife:
www.justice.gov/opa/media/14...
www.justice.gov/opa/media/14...
January 3, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Here's the newly released superseding indictment against Maduro and his wife:
www.justice.gov/opa/media/14...
www.justice.gov/opa/media/14...
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Thune says he spoke to Rubio. This comes as many Democrats say they were not briefed.
January 3, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Thune says he spoke to Rubio. This comes as many Democrats say they were not briefed.
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Here's the newly released superseding indictment against Maduro and his wife:
www.justice.gov/opa/media/14...
www.justice.gov/opa/media/14...
January 3, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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AG Pam Bondi says Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted in SDNY.
Maduro was previously indicted in 2020 on federal charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy and cocaine importation conspiracy.
Unclear what Flores is charged with.
Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Maduro was previously indicted in 2020 on federal charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy and cocaine importation conspiracy.
Unclear what Flores is charged with.
Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Maduro 2020 indictment
www.documentcloud.org
January 3, 2026 at 3:15 PM
AG Pam Bondi says Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted in SDNY.
Maduro was previously indicted in 2020 on federal charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy and cocaine importation conspiracy.
Unclear what Flores is charged with.
Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
Maduro was previously indicted in 2020 on federal charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy and cocaine importation conspiracy.
Unclear what Flores is charged with.
Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
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Reported video: x.com/cedar_news/s...
January 3, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Reported video: x.com/cedar_news/s...
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Associated Press:
“CARACAS, Venezuela — At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 a.m. local time Saturday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas.”
“CARACAS, Venezuela — At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 a.m. local time Saturday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas.”
January 3, 2026 at 6:44 AM
Associated Press:
“CARACAS, Venezuela — At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 a.m. local time Saturday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas.”
“CARACAS, Venezuela — At least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were heard around 2 a.m. local time Saturday in Venezuela’s capital, Caracas.”
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You skipped the opening line where he's not wearing his compression socks because he doesn't like them.
January 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM
You skipped the opening line where he's not wearing his compression socks because he doesn't like them.
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Finally, Trump's diet! Oh my god. The piece closes with RNC Chair Joe Gruters saying he was "shocked" to witness Trump eat "french fries, a McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburger, a Big Mac and a Filet-O-Fish" in one sitting (5/6)
January 1, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Finally, Trump's diet! Oh my god. The piece closes with RNC Chair Joe Gruters saying he was "shocked" to witness Trump eat "french fries, a McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburger, a Big Mac and a Filet-O-Fish" in one sitting (5/6)
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Trump denies what we've all seen with our own eyes -- that he regularly falls asleep during on camera events -- instead saying he's just "blinking."
“Sometimes they’ll take a picture of me blinking, blinking, and they’ll catch me with the blink.” (4/6)
“Sometimes they’ll take a picture of me blinking, blinking, and they’ll catch me with the blink.” (4/6)
January 1, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Trump denies what we've all seen with our own eyes -- that he regularly falls asleep during on camera events -- instead saying he's just "blinking."
“Sometimes they’ll take a picture of me blinking, blinking, and they’ll catch me with the blink.” (4/6)
“Sometimes they’ll take a picture of me blinking, blinking, and they’ll catch me with the blink.” (4/6)
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The piece doesn't directly address what's going on with Trump's black hand, but says he has delicate skin that causes him to bleed constantly
"Trump said he applies makeup to his hands after he gets 'whacked again by someone ... I have makeup that’s easy to put on, takes about 10 seconds.'" (3/6)
"Trump said he applies makeup to his hands after he gets 'whacked again by someone ... I have makeup that’s easy to put on, takes about 10 seconds.'" (3/6)
January 1, 2026 at 2:57 PM
The piece doesn't directly address what's going on with Trump's black hand, but says he has delicate skin that causes him to bleed constantly
"Trump said he applies makeup to his hands after he gets 'whacked again by someone ... I have makeup that’s easy to put on, takes about 10 seconds.'" (3/6)
"Trump said he applies makeup to his hands after he gets 'whacked again by someone ... I have makeup that’s easy to put on, takes about 10 seconds.'" (3/6)
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Trump admits to taking more aspirin than his docs recommend: “They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart. I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart. Does that make sense?”
What could possibly go wrong! (2/6)
What could possibly go wrong! (2/6)
January 1, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Trump admits to taking more aspirin than his docs recommend: “They say aspirin is good for thinning out the blood, and I don’t want thick blood pouring through my heart. I want nice, thin blood pouring through my heart. Does that make sense?”
What could possibly go wrong! (2/6)
What could possibly go wrong! (2/6)
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Oh my goodness, this Wall Street Journal piece about Trump's ailing health that includes an interview with him (gift link). There are a number of ridiculous details in it and I'll put a few of them in this thread. (1/6)
Exclusive | As Signs of Aging Emerge, Trump Responds With Defiance
In an interview, President Trump—the oldest man to assume the office—said he has eschewed some advice from his doctors and regrets getting advanced imaging.
www.wsj.com
January 1, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Oh my goodness, this Wall Street Journal piece about Trump's ailing health that includes an interview with him (gift link). There are a number of ridiculous details in it and I'll put a few of them in this thread. (1/6)
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A lot of Democrats said after 2024 "Do people care that much about egg prices to throw away democracy." It taught them a brutal lesson: Americans will tolerate almost any form of government if their standard of living doesn't go down. Republicans are learning it now.
January 1, 2026 at 8:09 PM
A lot of Democrats said after 2024 "Do people care that much about egg prices to throw away democracy." It taught them a brutal lesson: Americans will tolerate almost any form of government if their standard of living doesn't go down. Republicans are learning it now.
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In the final hours before the subsidies for the Affordable Care Act are about to expire.
after bidding $100,000 for a painting during an auction at Mar-a-Lago, Trump describes $2 million as "peanuts" for another bidder and the painting eventually goes for over $2.5 million
January 1, 2026 at 6:49 PM
In the final hours before the subsidies for the Affordable Care Act are about to expire.
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Almost New Year, here’s some 2025 art vs artist to celebrate.
January 1, 2026 at 5:14 AM
Almost New Year, here’s some 2025 art vs artist to celebrate.
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On January 1, 1804, revolutionaries established the independent country of Haiti, the first nation to permanently ban slavery. As we begin a year engulfed by the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence, it’s worth reading the Haitian Declaration of Independence in full. 🇭🇹
January 1, 2026 at 1:04 PM
On January 1, 1804, revolutionaries established the independent country of Haiti, the first nation to permanently ban slavery. As we begin a year engulfed by the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence, it’s worth reading the Haitian Declaration of Independence in full. 🇭🇹
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President Trump tells the Wall Street Journal that the large dose of aspirin he chooses to take daily has caused him to bruise easily. www.wsj.com/us-news/as-signs-...
Exclusive | As Signs of Aging Emerge, Trump Responds With Defiance
In an interview, President Trump—the oldest man to assume the office—said he has eschewed some advice from his doctors and regrets getting advanced imaging.
www.wsj.com
January 1, 2026 at 1:13 PM
President Trump tells the Wall Street Journal that the large dose of aspirin he chooses to take daily has caused him to bruise easily. www.wsj.com/us-news/as-signs-...
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Exclusive: As signs of aging emerge, President Trump is responding with defiance. He tells WSJ he has eschewed some advice from his doctors and relies on his "good genetics."
As Signs of Aging Emerge, Trump Responds With Defiance
In an interview, President Trump—the oldest man to assume the office—said he has eschewed some advice from his doctors and regrets getting advanced imaging.
on.wsj.com
January 1, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Exclusive: As signs of aging emerge, President Trump is responding with defiance. He tells WSJ he has eschewed some advice from his doctors and relies on his "good genetics."