Trump admin. officials fly on first direct commercial flight between US and Venezuela in 7 years

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Trump administration officials were on the first nonstop commercial flight between the U.S. and Venezuela in seven years when it took off Thursday from Miami, bound for Caracas.  National Energy Dominance Council’s Jarrod Agen led the U.S. team, and Venezuela’s newly appointed Ambassador to the U.S., Félix Plasencia, was also on board the American Airlines … Read more

Congress ends DHS shutdown amid flurry of action before taking a break

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After a week of late nights, last-minute votes, and party infighting, Congress passed a flurry of items – including a bill to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown – ahead of a one-week recess and multiple impending deadlines.  The House of Representatives voted Thursday to fund all of DHS except Immigration and Customs Enforcement … Read more

Britney Spears charged with DUI after arrest last month in Southern California

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Pop star Britney Spears has been charged in Southern California with driving under the influence, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office said Thursday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Spears, 44, was arrested in March on suspicion of driving under the influence. In April, she voluntarily … Read more