When the Trump administration invaded Venezuela and kidnapped President Nicolás Maduro on January 3, the New York Times and Washington Post framed it as a surprise. The Times, for its part, dubbed it a “surprise nighttime operation” (1/3/26), noting that “the military took pains to maintain so-called tactical surprise” (1/3/26). The Times, meanwhile, is suing what Trump calls the Department of War over its new press policy (New York Times, 12/4/25). ACTION ALERT:Please ask the New York Times and Washington Post why they failed to report on the Venezuelan invasion and kidnapping when it could have saved lives. CONTACT:New York Times: letters@nytimes.com and charlie.stadtlander@nytimes.com (or via Bluesky @NYTimes.com)Washington Post: letters@washpost.com (or via Bluesky @WashingtonPost.com)Please remember that respectful communication is the most effective.

President Doanld Trump says he’s canceled talks with Iranian officials amid a protest crackdown, telling Iranian citizens “help is on its way.”Trump cancels meetings with Iranian officials and tells protesters 'help is on its way'President Donald Trump waves after arriving on Air Force One from Florida, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)President Donald Trump waves after arriving on Air Force One from Florida, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)President Donald Trump waves after arriving on Air Force One from Florida, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)President Donald Trump waves after arriving on Air Force One from Florida, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. I have cancelled all meetings with Iranian Officials until the senseless killing of protesters STOPS.

Former chairwoman of Citgo Petroleum on Venezuelan oil Luisa Palacios, the former chairwoman of Citgo Petroleum, discussed what guarantees oil companies need before making big investments.

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One part of the answer may be the conflict of interest in your executive ranks," wrote Consumer Watchdog president Jamie Court. "Rodriguez's firm reportedly has the campaign contract to create media and commercials for the ballot initiative campaign. "I write to alert you to these conflicts with the hope that you will fulfill your fiduciary duty to Uber shareholders to disclose these facts and the significant risks should you choose to pursue this ill-conceived ballot measure," the letter concluded. Court pointed to the draconian nature of the ballot measure proposal. The ballot measure "will have the catastrophic impact of denying seriously injured people and their families access to our civil justice system.

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All six were all career Justice Department officials, with Thompson having served 20 years – the minimum for a full government pension. Most recently, Thompson was the lead federal prosecutor of fraud in state social service programs. The resignations follow reports by The Washington Post and MS Now that a key unit in the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division had been locked out of the federal investigation of Good’s death. A Quinnipiac poll released Tuesday showed that a majority of voters (53%) think Good’s shooting was not justified while 35% think it was justified and 12% did not offer an opinion. Editor’s note: This story has been updated to add comments from the Justice Department and Sen. Klobuchar.

Actor Daniel Stern was charged Monday with soliciting a prostitute last month in Ventura County, with his criminal case scheduled to be heard Tuesday. Stern was not arrested at the time but instead issued a citation by investigators. Prosecutors filed a single misdemeanor charge of engaging or agreeing to engage in prostitution Monday against the actor-turned-sculptor, who now calls a farm in Somis, in Ventura County, home. AdvertisementAs it is a misdemeanor offense, Stern will not be required to appear on the charge and a lawyer can appear for him at the Ventura County courthouse. AdvertisementIn an interview with People published over Christmas, Daniel Stern said he had been commissioned by the owners of the house used in the “Home Alone” movies to create a bronze sculpture.

The top three passports, says the latest report by the Henley Passport Index, are Asian countries: Singapore at No. Japan and South Korea are just behind with visa-free access to 188 destinations. 1 in the Henley Passport Index. Arton’s Global Passport Power Rank 2026 puts the United Arab Emirates in the top spot, with a visa-free/visa-on-arrival score of 179. The world’s most powerful passports for 2026

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Tim Walz announced this week he would not seek re-election as a result of the state’s billion-dollar welfare fraud scandal. For months, Walz shrugged off the rip-off of taxpayer funds as aregrettable consequence of Minnesota’s generous, Scandinavian-stylesafety net. Federal prosecutors estimated the total price tag topped $9 billion—a sum Walz disputes. In response, President Trump announced a pause of federal funding ofMinnesota child care, and at least one Somali-run day care in Minnesota was vandalized. Fraud damages “trust in American institutions,” but don’t expect a coherent response from “the most corrupt administration in American history.”The Week Escape your echo chamber.

More Americans diagnosed with cancer are now surviving the disease - marking a positive trend that experts say reflects the effectiveness of early prevention and detection strategies, and advancements in treatment and care. Meanwhile, the percentage of patients who survive a diagnosis of metastatic lung cancer is up to 10 percent from 2 percent. While smoking continues to be the main driver of lung cancer cases, more people who have never smoked are also being diagnosed, and scientists are working to understand why. Some experts have called for changes to lung cancer screening guidelines that would increase the number of people who can be screened. “In our current medical system, we don’t really have a great model for who’s best to follow cancer survivors,” Dahut said.

Enten pointed out that the share of Democrats identifying as liberal is up sharply from 30 percent in 1976 and 29 percent in 2001. “Look at where we are today,” Enten said, adding, “Three in five Democrats say they are liberal.”America has shifted fifteen points away from conservatism since 1996, according to Enten. Screengrab / CNN“In the 70s, 80s, even 90s, there were Democrats who liked to say, oh, no, no, we‘re conservative Democrats here. Democrats, Democrats, Democrats!” emphasized an animated Enten. Enten said that Democrats’ lead is a strong indicator that Democrats are primed to take over the House in the 2026 midterms.

LOADING ERROR LOADINGPresident Donald Trump leveled his latest attack against a female journalist, saying she asked a “stupid” question, while he spoke to press aboard Air Force One on Sunday. And experts in American studies and mental health emphasize that his ongoing behavior toward female reporters needs our attention. What a stupid question.”AdvertisementThe journalist was not identified in a clip of the exchange, though Trump said the reporter was from CNN. Trump’s responses to being challenged by a woman communicates a lot, experts say. “Attacking women’s intelligence is the second-most common move.”Experts also stress Trump’s treatment of female reporters can’t be normalized and should never go unchallenged.

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