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-Social media erupts over 'deranged' teacher mocking Charlie Kirk's death in 'No Kings' viral video
-'Goofballs' and hostages: GOP senators say Schumer's shutdown tactics destroying the Senate
Colombia’s government says a fisherman killed in a recent U.S. strike near Venezuelan waters was not a drug trafficker — directly challenging Washington’s claim that its growing Caribbean campaign is hitting "narco-terrorist" targets and pushing relations with the key non-NATO ally into a new spiral.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who aligns politically with Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro, has had a combative relationship with President Donald Trump and is expected to challenge U.S. actions. Yet Washington has released only limited evidence linking the targeted vessels to drug networks, and U.S. intelligence officials have declined to say how confident they are in the assessments that led to the strikes.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has insisted the intelligence is conclusive…READ MORE.
Protesters gather in Washington DC for the No Kings Day protest on October 18th, 2025 (Fox News Digital/Emma Woodhead)
WEIGHING IN: Trump calls Jay Jones an 'animal,' says 'anybody would be put in prison for what he said'
DRUG WAR FEUD: Colombia recalls US ambassador after Trump calls its leader 'illegal drug leader,' threatens military action
NUKES DOWN UNDER: US to expedite nuclear-powered subs to Australia that will sit near China’s doorstep
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro gestures as he holds a press conference, amid rising tensions with the U.S. over the deployment of U.S. warships in the Southern Caribbean and nearby waters, which U.S. officials say aims to address threats from Latin American drug cartels, in Caracas, Venezuela, Sept. 1, 2025. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria (Reuters)
GRIDLOCK GAMBLE: Prediction markets signal government shutdown may last into mid-November
NO GLOBAL TAXES: GOP bill targets United Nations' global carbon 'tax scheme'
Senate Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., aren't ready to back down from their shutdown position yet as the fight nears its fourth week. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
'TAKING A STAND': Charlamagne tha God says Democrats are losing the shutdown messaging battle
GAINING GROUND: Battle for governor in closely watched election may be headed for a photo finish
Daniel Cameron, former Kentucky Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate, delivers a speech on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, in Fancy Farm, Kentucky. (Ryan C. Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
EXODUS WARNING: Cuomo warns there will be 'nobody left' in NYC if Mamdani becomes mayor
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