Author: Andrew Rogers

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Sunday that the Cartel de los Soles, a criminal network linked to Venezuela’s leadership, will be designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). The move marks a significant escalation in U.S. policy toward the Maduro government and could pave the way for future military or financial actions. The designation, scheduled to take effect November 24, targets the cartel allegedly led by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and other senior members of his administration. The State Department described the cartel as corrupting Venezuela’s military, intelligence, legislature, and judiciary. “Neither Maduro nor his cronies represent Venezuela’s legitimate…

It has been 300 days since President Donald Trump issued mass pardons for people involved in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Many of those pardoned have since faced new or resurfaced legal problems. Dan Wilson is one of the most notable cases. He received not just one pardon, but two. Trump first pardoned him for his actions on January 6, then reissued a pardon to erase a separate gun conviction. Wilson is not alone. A growing number of Jan. 6 defendants are running into legal trouble again. MS NOW tracked over a dozen cases involving offenses such…

President Donald Trump indicated Sunday that he plans to meet New York City’s mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, saying they will “work something out.” The announcement could signal a detente between the Republican president and the Democratic newcomer, who have long positioned themselves as political opponents. For months, Trump criticized Mamdani, wrongly calling him a “communist” and warning that New York would suffer if the democratic socialist took office. He also threatened deportation and to withhold federal funding from the city. Mamdani, 34, rose from relative obscurity as a state lawmaker to become a social media star and a symbol of resistance…

The Transportation Department announced Sunday that flight reductions at 40 busy U.S. airports will end Monday morning, allowing airlines to resume normal schedules. The decision comes after the record-breaking federal shutdown that disrupted thousands of flights nationwide. The order cancels a 3 percent reduction in domestic flights, which had been imposed at major airports during the shutdown. Operations will return to normal at 6 a.m. Monday, just as the busy Thanksgiving travel week begins, the department and the Federal Aviation Administration said. “Today’s decision to rescind the emergency order reflects the steady decline in staffing concerns,” FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford…

House Republican leaders are preparing for a vote Tuesday on a bill that would require the Justice Department to release all files related to Jeffrey Epstein, sources say. The effort comes after Democrats and four Republicans forced a petition to the floor last week, bypassing GOP leadership to demand transparency. Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed the vote will take place this week. The legislation, called the Epstein Files Transparency Act, was first introduced in July by Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California and Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky. The bill emerged as pressure grew on the Justice Department to make…

Tech investors are feeling a wave of anxiety as the AI market faces what analysts are calling a “mini panic moment.” Despite the excitement around artificial intelligence, some tech valuations are soaring to unprecedented levels, causing jitters among investors. This week’s tech pullback followed a rough start for companies like Palantir (PLTR) and Nvidia (NVDA), combining concerns over revenue forecasts, perceived overconfidence from AI companies, and high-profile bets against the sector. Notably, investor Michael Burry has recently bet against some AI stocks, fueling fears of a potential bubble. Wedbush analyst Dan Ives described the situation as a “white-knuckle moment” for…

Hundreds of National Guard troops sent to Portland, Oregon, and Chicago, Illinois, from California and Texas are set to return to their home states, a Defense Department official confirmed Saturday. About 200 federalized California National Guard soldiers were sent to Portland last month, while another 200 from Texas were deployed to Chicago. All these soldiers will now return to their respective states, the official said. The deployments were part of the Trump administration’s response to ongoing protests over its immigration policies. The White House argued that the National Guard troops were sent to “protect federal assets and personnel,” citing Title…

The BBC has formally apologized to President Donald Trump over the editing of a Jan. 6, 2021, speech in its documentary “Trump: A Second Chance.” The apology follows threats from Trump to sue the British broadcaster for $1 billion, claiming the edits misled viewers about the events at the U.S. Capitol. The network stated Thursday that it “strongly disagrees” with Trump’s claim that the documentary was defamatory. BBC lawyers sent a letter to Trump’s legal team, explaining why they believe there is no valid legal basis for a lawsuit. According to the BBC Press Office, Chair Samir Shah also sent…

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has urged Europe to stay committed to supporting Ukraine, warning that a ceasefire is unlikely before spring. Speaking to the press on Saturday, Stubb said European nations must show endurance, or “sisu,” to help Ukraine through winter months while facing Russia’s hybrid attacks and information warfare. Stubb, who plays a key role as a European liaison between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said the stakes are high. Finland shares a 1,340-kilometer (830-mile) border with Russia, giving Stubb firsthand knowledge of the threats. After two wars with Russia in the 1940s, Finland lost…

A large Gen Z protest in Mexico City turned violent on Saturday, leaving at least 120 people injured, mostly police officers, as demonstrators clashed with security forces. The protest followed the assassination of Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, the mayor of Uruapan in Michoacan, who had fought drug trafficking gangs in his town. The demonstration began peacefully, with thousands marching through the city to express anger at Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum. However, security officials said violence erupted when a group of hooded individuals began attacking property and police officers. Pablo Vázquez, Mexico City’s security chief, said 100 police officers were injured…