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President Donald Trump vows that any country doing business with Iran will face a 25 percent U.S. tariff. This comes as the president warns he may carry out strikes against Iran over its violent crackdown on anti-regime protests. A human rights group says the death toll from the unrest has now risen to 572.Trump is set to meet with the Venezuelan opposition leader later this week, as the administration warns Americans in Venezuela to “leave the country immediately.”Immigration law enforcement operations are not slowing down in Minnesota. Last week, 2,000 federal agents were sent to the state, with more expected this week. The Department of Homeland Security says agents faced 10 car-ramming attacks last week. The state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities are now suing the Trump administration, with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison calling the recent immigration law enforcement operations a “federal invasion.”🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

President Donald Trump is warning Cuba to make a deal with the United States, adding that oil deliveries will be cut off. We have more on Cuba's ties to Venezuelan oil and what officials say the country has been trading in return.As protests in Iran continue, the regime is now threatening to attack U.S. outposts in the region. Arian Pasdar has what Trump is saying about the current situation.What's next for Venezuela's oil? Trump says oil companies will spend $100 billion to rebuild the industry there. Our panel unpacks what this means for the region and the world.A neurologist explains why the onset of Alzheimer's isn't random or inevitable, sharing details on what steps can be taken to lower risk.And mythical dragons and emperors have touched down in Paris with an exhibition capturing the mystery of China's mythological beast. Find out which eras the exhibition spans and what separates Chinese dragons from those in western folklore.

U.S. forces struck multiple ISIS targets across Syria this afternoon, as U.S. representatives met with Syria’s president. The strikes were in response to the deadly ISIS attack on U.S. and Syrian soldiers last month, which resulted in the deaths of two American soldiers and one civilian interpreter.Mass protests in Iran are showing no signs of slowing down. Today on Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran is looking at freedom “perhaps like never before,” and that the United States stands ready to help.Anti-ICE protests continue in Minnesota—with many others reportedly planned across the country this weekend—in response to the death of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good. Last night in Minneapolis, police detained 30 protesters after declaring an unlawful assembly. Police say demonstrators targeted a series of hotels where they suspected immigration agents were staying, forced their way into hotel lobbies, and caused damage.

President Trump meets with top oil executives at the White House today, discussing a possible return to Venezuela to rebuild its oil infrastructure. This comes as the U.S. has seized a fifth sanctioned oil tanker with links to Venezuela in the Caribbean, as others attempt to evade U.S. law enforcement.New footage of Wednesday’s shooting by an ICE agent in Minnesota appears to show that the officer was struck by the protester’s vehicle. Meanwhile, federal immigration officers shot and wounded two people in a vehicle in Portland on Thursday. According to the Department of Homeland Security, the driver attempted to run agents over during a targeted vehicle stop. DHS says the two individuals are affiliates of Tren de Aragua, which the U.S. has designated a foreign terrorist organization.Protests against the Iranian regime continue across Iran. Fires were seen burning in the capital alongside the latest demonstrations. Internet and phone lines were cut nationwide as the protests began. The Human Rights Activists News Agency says the death toll has now risen to 62.

Tensions are high in Minneapolis after an ICE officer fatally shot a woman yesterday. The Department of Homeland Security says protesters weaponized vehicles to attack federal officers four times yesterday alone. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard to support local law enforcement in maintaining peace and public safety during demonstrations.The Senate today advanced consideration of a war powers resolution regarding Venezuela. Five Republicans joined Democrats, but the Senate still has two more procedural votes ahead, and the president could veto the legislation. Meanwhile, the House passed a Democratic bill that would extend the expired Affordable Care Act enhanced credits for three more years.The Trump administration is withdrawing the United States from 66 international organizations, conventions, and treaties that it says go against the country’s interests. Among them, 31 are tied to the United Nations.

President Donald Trump is defending law enforcement after another alleged attack on Wednesday on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Officials say a Minneapolis protester used her car to try to run over an ICE officer, who fired shots in response. Local authorities are calling on ICE to leave Minnesota after the deadly incident.Trump announced a deal under which the U.S. will sell sanctioned Venezuelan oil, between 30 million and 50 million barrels, with proceeds partly allocated to Venezuela on the condition that it purchases only American products.The U.S. confirmed the seizure of two more sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela. One was seized in the Caribbean and the other in the North Atlantic near Iceland.

President Donald Trump provided new details on Operation Absolute Resolve—the mission that led to the capture of former Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife—on Tuesday. Trump touted the operation’s success and vowed to address not only Venezuela, but other countries serving as proxies for America’s adversaries. In reaction to his remarks, European leaders today voiced support for Denmark over Greenland and called for stronger collective Arctic security through NATO.The president delivered wide-ranging remarks to House Republicans at the Trump–Kennedy Center this morning, outlining the party’s agenda for the year ahead and eulogizing California Republican Representative Doug LaMalfa, who passed away Monday at the age of 65. Meanwhile, lawmakers are preparing to vote on a minibus bill to advance government funding ahead of the Jan. 31 deadline, in an effort to avert another government shutdown.The CDC has announced major changes to its vaccine recommendations, reducing the number of shots advised for all children. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is moving to halt more than $10 billion in child care and social services funding to five states over concerns that benefits may have gone to non-citizens. The pause would affect California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York.

President Donald Trump is laying out his plans for Venezuela, two days after the capture of former regime leader Nicolás Maduro. The president also says Cuba’s communist government may be on the verge of collapse following Maduro’s arrest, and added remarks that fueled speculation about potential U.S. policy moves involving Colombia, Mexico, and Greenland. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty today during an arraignment hearing in Manhattan. The pair face charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy, drug trafficking, and weapons offenses. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced he will not seek reelection this year. The decision comes amid mounting pressure tied to alleged fraud in the state that has drawn increased scrutiny. Meanwhile, the Pentagon is censuring Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) for “reckless misconduct,” after Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers urged U.S. service members in a video message last November to refuse what they called “illegal orders.”

Venezuela's supreme court has named another socialist figure as the country's interim leader. At the same time, Venezuelan refugees are celebrating an end to autocratic rule. That's in light of the fall of socialist leader Nicolás Maduro.A human rights group has said that Iranian forces have killed 17 protesters during recent demonstrations. This comes after President Donald Trump said the United States would intervene if Iran kills peaceful protesters.As for the global impact of the strikes in Venezuela and what signal this sends, our panel breaks it down.And in a rare treat for art lovers, 17th century masterpieces by Rembrandt—and the people he inspired—are on display at an exhibition in the Sunshine State. Find out how many artists are featured in the exhibition.

The United States announced the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, after overnight strikes in the capital city, Caracas. The operation followed months of increasing pressure by the Trump administration.President Donald Trump said the United States lost no aircraft and had no casualties in the operation.Maduro and his wife were transported to the USS Iwo Jima before being flown to the United States to face indictments, including on narco-terrorism. Trump announced that the United States will run Venezuela until "we can do a safe, proper, and judicious transition."

President Donald Trump on Jan. 2 vowed to come to the aid of the opposition in Iran if protesters are killed by the Tehran regime. Several people have already been killed in the Islamic Republic after demonstrations over the nation’s ailing economy turned violent, Iranian media and rights groups reported earlier.Prosecutors in Switzerland say sparklers likely caused the fire that left at least 40 people dead on New Year's Eve. Many of the victims were foreigners. Americans were in the alpine town, but it's not yet clear if any are among the victims.

About 40 people were killed and another 115 injured, most of them seriously, after a fire ripped through a bar’s New Year celebration in a Swiss Alpine resort less than two hours after midnight on Thursday, police said. Authorities did not immediately have an exact count of the deceased.A significant escalation in the recent unrest in Iran. For the first time, authorities are reporting deaths. A Washington-based non-profit in Iran said two demonstrators were killed during protests in Lordegan and state-run IRNA news agency is reporting that a Guard member was killed. The recent uprising is over rising prices, inflation, and cost of living, as well as the country’s currency plummeting.Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s mayor just past midnight on Thursday, becoming the first Muslim, South Asian, and Africa-born leader of the nation’s largest city. Mamdani’s democratic socialist platform, promising to tackle affordability, led him to the office at just 34 years old.

In a statement on Truth Social on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said he will withdraw National Guard troops from multiple U.S. cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. He said crime has been “greatly reduced by having these great Patriots in those cities.” The announcement came after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Trump could not deploy National Guard troops to protect federal immigration agents.The White House says it is ramping up resources to hold people accountable for alleged rampant fraud in Minnesota. The Department of Health and Human Services says it’s freezing all child care payments to the state and putting additional safeguards in place.Moscow today released video footage of a downed drone, two days after accusing Ukraine of launching more than 90 drones in an alleged attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence. Trump told reporters, "I was very angry about it." The United States is still working to find out what happened, he said.

The United States struck another drug-carrying vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Monday, amid a major military buildup in the Caribbean. The move follows President Donald Trump’s announcement that U.S. forces destroyed a drug boat loading facility inside Venezuela last week.Russia has yet to provide evidence backing its claim that Ukraine attacked the residence of President Vladimir Putin with drones, as the U.S. ambassador to NATO publicly cast doubt on Moscow’s accusation. Meanwhile, the Chinese Communist Party fired missiles around Taiwan for a second day, continuing large-scale drills encircling the island. Some analysts say the maneuvers appear to rehearse an invasion rather than follow routine exercises.And tensions spiked between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The UAE says it’s voluntarily withdrawing its last remaining military forces from Yemen, following Saudi airstrikes on a southern Yemeni port city. Saudi Arabia claims the strikes targeted a weapons shipment allegedly sent from the UAE to support separatist forces.🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago on Monday to discuss advancing a Gaza ceasefire plan. Trump said reconstruction in Gaza could begin soon and again called on Hamas to disarm, warning that if it does not, countries backing the peace effort would “wipe out Hamas.” He also warned Iran not to rebuild its nuclear facilities, saying the United States would very quickly “eradicate that buildup.”The Kremlin claims Ukraine launched an overnight drone attack targeting the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin, alleging an attempted assassination involving more than 90 drones. This comes just one day after Ukraine said both sides had agreed on most elements of a potential deal, with Moscow now saying its position in the negotiations will be reviewed. Ukraine has denied claims of an attack, calling it a lie from Russia.In another U.S. military action targeting Venezuelan drug traffickers, Trump announced that American forces destroyed a major facility inside Venezuela. Meanwhile, the Chinese Communist Party has launched a two-day, large-scale military drill surrounding Taiwan, as the United States and Japan increase their support for the self-governing island.🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

A cease-fire has been reached between Thailand and Cambodia after the deadliest clashes in years between the two Southeast Asian nations. At least 101 people were killed, and leaders on both sides are now expressing hope the new agreement will hold.On Friday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law requiring warning labels on the addictive features of social media platforms such as TikTok and X. The move is part of the state’s effort to address a youth mental health crisis linked to social media use.As Americans take to the roads and airports during the busy travel period between Christmas and New Year’s, a winter storm has caused more than a thousand flights to be canceled or delayed across the Northeast and Great Lakes regions.

The U.S. military launched a series of airstrikes against ISIS terrorists in Nigeria on Christmas Day. The strikes followed reports that the terrorist group has been killing Christians in the country. The U.S. says the operation was carried out at the request of the Nigerian government, which described the strikes as a “joint operation” targeting terrorists.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is set to meet with President Trump in Florida on Sunday. According to Kyiv, the latest peace deal is “90 percent ready,” even as fighting continues.A powerful storm system triggered catastrophic flooding across California during the Christmas holiday, killing at least three people. Entire neighborhoods were submerged, prompting water rescues, with more dangerous weather still ahead.

Millions of Californians are under a state of emergency this Christmas Day as a deadly storm batters the Golden State with heavy flooding and high winds, with more severe weather on the way. Some residents are evacuating, while others are sheltering at home.Pope Leo delivered his first Christmas Day address at the Vatican Thursday, calling for an end to global conflicts, with particular emphasis on Ukraine and the Middle East. Meanwhile, Christians in Lebanon and Syria marked Christmas even as military clashes continue in both countries.On Christmas Eve, President Donald Trump surprised children by answering NORAD Santa calls. He also spoke with U.S. service members to thank them for their service, and to acknowledge the sacrifices they and their families make when duty separates them during the holiday season.

A powerful storm carrying a strong atmospheric river is laying siege to California. Evacuations have been issued amid the risk of life-threatening flooding and debris flows. According to the Weather Prediction Center, a Level 4 of 4 “high” risk of flooding rain is in place for Southern California on Wednesday, affecting more than 7 million people across parts of Los Angeles and surrounding counties.A tragedy in eastern Pennsylvania: an explosion at a nursing home near Philadelphia claimed at least two lives and injured 20 others. The blast collapsed part of the building, sent flames shooting out, and left residents trapped inside.Christians from around the world are preparing to celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem for the first time since the Israel-Hamas war began two years ago. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the United States and Ukraine have reached consensus on several key issues aimed at ending the war, though sensitive matters remain unresolved.

The U.S. economy is growing at its fastest pace in two years. The Commerce Department reports that GDP expanded at an annualized rate of 4.3 percent in the third quarter, beating expectations.The Supreme Court today delivered a setback to the Trump administration, denying a request to deploy more than 300 National Guard members to the Chicago area.Southern California is bracing for a powerful holiday storm that forecasters warn could be one of the most dangerous in years. Officials say heavy rain, flooding, and hazardous travel conditions could peak on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.