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Denmark and Greenland have requested urgent talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after President Donald Trump renewed public remarks about acquiring Greenland. Danish lawmakers said Greenland is not for sale and warned that talk of acquisition, especially without ruling out military options, has angered residents. Greenlandic officials

Republican Sen. Rand Paul said he will oppose any U.S. military action to acquire Greenland, even as the White House confirms it is considering all options. Paul said he would “do everything” to stop a military takeover, stressing that Congress must retain its constitutional authority over war powers. White

By John Stossel via The Daily Signal | January 06, 2026 People criticize capitalism. A recent Axios-Generation poll says, “College students prefer socialism to capitalism.” Why? Because they believe absurd myths. Like the claim that the Soviet Union “wasn’t real socialism.” Socialism guru Noam Chomsky tells students that. He says

The circulation of explicit, nonconsensual images generated by Grok on X is intensifying debate over who bears legal responsibility for harmful artificial intelligence outputs, according to reporting by Axios. Legal experts say the controversy exposes unresolved questions around liability when chatbots create defamatory or sexualized content. While courts have largely

By Mike Gonzalez, The Daily Signal | January 06, 2026 “I know you’re a conservative, but you’re a good kid,” Helen Thomas once said to me in the 1980s when I was interning for the grande dame of the White House press corps. I took it as the compliment

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Trump administration is working with Venezuelan officials and U.S. oil companies to create conditions for expanded oil production, signaling a possible shift after Washington imposed a full blockade on Venezuelan exports. Speaking at a Goldman Sachs energy conference, Wright said progress

The U.S. private employers added 41,000 jobs in December, marking a return to job growth after losses in November, according to data released by ADP. The increase reversed a revised loss of 29,000 jobs in November but came in below the Dow Jones estimate of 48,000.

The United States has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after tracking the vessel across the Atlantic. The tanker, formerly known as Bella 1 and later renamed Marinera, was sanctioned in 2024 for operating as part of a shadow fleet transporting illicit oil. U.S. European Command confirmed

The United States is carrying out an operation to seize a Venezuela-linked oil tanker as part of its expanded pressure campaign following the capture of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, according to CBS News. The tanker, now known as the Marinera, was previously sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury for

The U.S. dollar’s position as the world’s dominant reserve currency is facing renewed scrutiny as central banks and investors reassess America’s global role following Washington’s actions in Venezuela. Analysts say President Donald Trump’s America First approach, highlighted by the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás

Taiwanese political leaders are divided over the implications of the U.S. operation that removed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, with opposition figures warning it could embolden China, while government officials argue the comparison is flawed. The opposition Kuomintang said the U.S. action undermines the rules-based order and could offer

How a 200-year-old doctrine is being tested by new great-power rivals

The board of Warner Bros. Discovery has again rejected a revised hostile takeover bid from Paramount, saying the offer remains inferior to its existing deal with Netflix. In a letter to shareholders, the board said Paramount’s proposal carries excessive risk because it relies on more than $50 billion in

China is expected to avoid a direct confrontation with the United States following the U.S. raid in Venezuela, instead opting for diplomatic pressure and quiet efforts to expand influence in Latin America, analysts say. Beijing has sharply criticized Washington for violating Venezuela’s sovereignty after U.S. forces captured

A tense calm has settled over Caracas days after U.S. forces seized Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, leaving residents fearful and uncertain about what comes next. Residents say security forces and armed pro-government civilian groups are more visible across the capital. Public transport remains limited, while many people are staying

President Donald Trump said Venezuela’s interim authorities will sell between 30 million and 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, days after U.S. forces captured former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Trump said the oil would be sold at market prices and shipped directly to U.S.

Hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants in the United States remain at risk of deportation despite the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The Trump administration has made clear that immigration policy toward Venezuelans has not changed. Officials say deportations will continue, including through the use of the

The Trump administration is renewing its push to assert U.S. control over Greenland, drawing criticism from allies and raising questions about Washington’s intentions, according to media reports. White House adviser Stephen Miller said the United States “should have” Greenland and suggested no country would militarily oppose such a

At least 29 protesters have been killed as anti-government demonstrations entered a tenth day across Iran, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency. The group said more than 1,200 people have been detained nationwide, with unrest reported in over two dozen provinces, CBS News reported. The protests began

China’s growing robot sports scene is accelerating the country’s push to bring humanoid robots into factories and eventually homes. Start-ups such as Booster Robotics are using soccer and other sports to test artificial intelligence, balance, vision, and coordination in real-world conditions. Sports competitions have drawn public attention, investment,

The U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is prompting Chinese analysts to call for stronger air defenses and tighter counter-intelligence measures, according to regional experts. Observers said Venezuela’s Russian-made air defense systems failed to respond effectively to U.S. cyber, electronic, and surveillance tactics during the

By Llewellyn H. Rockwell Jr., Mises Wire | January 05, 2026 Many libertarians hope that Donald Trump would favor many free market policies. The claim by these libertarians was that, aside from obvious exceptions like eminent domain and tariffs, he was basically sympathetic to the free market. Unfortunately, these hopes have

China has imposed an immediate ban on exports of certain rare earth elements and other dual-use items to Japan, escalating tensions after remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Taiwan. China’s Commerce Ministry said the restrictions apply to goods that could have military applications, including rare earths, advanced

By Deroy Murdock, The Daily Signal | January 05, 2026 Former U.S. Senator Willard Mitt Romney (R-Utah) is neither the first nor the last billionaire to say that he wants to pay higher taxes, ergo, other Americans should suffer tax hikes, too. Romney recently wrote, “it’s time for rich

The Trump administration has frozen roughly $10 billion in federal funding for social services and child care programs in five Democratic-led states, citing concerns about potential fraud. The funding pause affects California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York. Trump cuts off $10B in funding to five blue states for child

By Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell, The Daily Signal | January 05, 2026 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has updated the childhood immunization schedule to recommend 10, rather than 17, shots for children. Trump signed a directive on Dec. 5 ordering the agency to examine best practices from “peer,

Russian crude oil continues to account for about a quarter of India’s total imports despite pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump to curb purchases, according to data from Kpler. India has reduced Russia’s share of crude imports from 44 percent in June to roughly 25 percent in

By Ron Paul, Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity | January 05, 2025 As was the case the morning after “Shock and Awe” signaled the start of the Iraq war, many are cheering the US military raid on Venezuela and capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro. Overwhelming US military power

European leaders issued a joint statement Tuesday rejecting renewed calls by President Donald Trump for a U.S. takeover of Greenland, stressing that the territory’s future rests solely with its people and Denmark. The statement, backed by France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Denmark, said Greenland

By Virginia Allen, The Daily Signal | January 05, 2026 The Trump administration is taking “administrative action” against Senator Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., according to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. The move comes after Kelly, a retired U.S. Navy Captain, took part in the making of a video urging members of

Chinese Premier Li Qiang and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung voiced strong support for free trade and multilateral cooperation during talks in Beijing, as both sides seek to deepen economic ties, according to official Chinese statements. Li said China is ready to expand cooperation with South Korea in high-end

By Frank Shostak, Mises Wire | January 05, 2026 It is commonly held that the long-term interest rate is an average of current and expected short-term interest rates. The short-term interest rate, it is maintained, is determined by the central bank policy rate, such as the federal funds rate in the

Israel carried out multiple airstrikes across southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday and early Tuesday, just days before Lebanese officials are set to discuss the disarmament of Hezbollah, according to the Associated Press. A predawn strike destroyed a three-story commercial building in the coastal city of Sidon. Lebanese authorities said

By Virginia Allen, The Daily Signal | January 05, 2026 Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro pleaded “not guilty” to federal narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges on Monday, two days after the U.S. captured him from his residence in Caracas. Appearing in a federal court in New York City, Maduro told the

President Donald Trump said the United States is not at war with Venezuela and will not allow new elections there in the next 30 days, following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, according to an interview with NBC News. Trump said Venezuela must first be stabilized before any vote

By Virginia Allen, The Daily Signal | January 05, 2026 President Donald Trump did not rule out U.S. operations against other nations following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday. Talking to reporters on Air Force One Sunday, Trump suggested the U.S. is keeping a close eye

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting voted Monday to dissolve itself after Congress eliminated its federal funding, effectively ending an institution that has supported public media since 1967. The board chose to shut down entirely rather than remain a defunded shell organization, according to the Associated Press. The Corporation for Public

How a 200-year-old principle became operational on the nation’s 250th anniversary.

By Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell, The Daily Signal | January 05, 2026 Vice President JD Vance’s family was away from their Cincinnati, Ohio, home when an individual damaged windows at the residence early Monday. The Vances were in Washington, D.C. during the time of the potential break in, a Vance

Denmark has issued a sharp warning to the White House amid renewed concern over President Donald Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland, raising fears of a serious rupture within NATO. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Greenland has repeatedly rejected joining the United States and cautioned that any U.S.

By Fred Lucas , The Daily Signal | January 05, 2026 Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday he will drop his bid for a third term as governor after his state has been rocked by a fraud scandal. He also admitted “the buck stops with me” regarding the massive welfare fraud scandal,