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What recent developments are happening in Venezuela?
More reaction to Venezuela and a promise for oil. I'm Ted Lindner, Fox News. President Trump posting on Truth Social, the U.S. will receive 30 to 50 million barrels of oil after his administration captured the country's leader, Nicolas Maduro, last weekend. Fox's Kevin Cork with more.
The president continued his push to ensure that that country's resources remain firmly in U.S. hands, while also girding for a renewed push for more energy from adversaries like China, Russia, Iran and Cuba. Meantime, the president also continued his tough talk on how things will play out in the country in the weeks ahead, noting that no, there'll be no election anytime soon. That is, of course, until the U.S. can stabilize things on the ground.
How is the U.S. planning to secure oil resources from Venezuela?
This as Democratic lawmakers over on Capitol Hill continue to criticize the White House for not involving them in the plan of action in Venezuela.
Meantime, President Trump continues to talk plans to acquire Greenland, including the potential use of the U.S. military. The talk continues even with vocal opposition from Denmark, which owns the semi-autonomous territory and says it does not want to become part of the U.S., White House spokesman Caroline Leavitt releasing a statement Tuesday saying the president's made it well known acquiring Greenland's a national security priority. Leavitt added that a range of options are being discussed, including utilizing the U.S. military. And the U.S. and European allies making a new security commitment to Ukraine as part of peace talks.
Following the latest round of talks in Paris, U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkops says partners are largely finished on an agreement for security protocols for Ukraine.
Which are important so that the people of Ukraine know... that when this ends, it ends forever.
Under the framework, British and French troops could operate in Ukraine, with the U.S. leading a monitoring and verification of any ceasefire. Witkoff says negotiators are also closing in on a prosperity agreement to restart Ukraine's post-war economy. At the White House, Jared Halpern, Fox News.
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced on Monday he will not be seeking re-election for a third term as governor in 2026. The decision coming as he faces growing criticism for his handling of fraud in the state. The governor answering questions about his decision for the first time Tuesday, saying that he accepts responsibility for any fraud that happens in his state. But when asked if he'd resign, he said, I'm not going anywhere.
And you can make all your requests for me to resign over my dead body. Will that happen? I will fight this thing till the very end to make this state better. And the question that I think they need to decide is, is when did the guy in the White House resign? Anytime I get drug into being next to Donald Trump, God help me, I don't want to be judged against that guy.
More than 90 people have been charged so far for their role in multiple fraud schemes that involve the misuse of public funds intended for social services and other government programs. A magnitude 6.7 earthquake has struck the Philippines. That's according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck 68 kilometers from the city at a depth of 10 kilometers, the city of Bakulim. Authorities are still assessing any damage, but so far, no word on any casualties. Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan, has died. A statement from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation saying Michael, quote, lived a life shaped by conviction, purpose, and an abiding devotion to President Reagan's ideals.
A successful author, national and syndicated radio talk show host, and sought-after public speaker, Michael Reagan used his voice to champion freedom, personal responsibility, and the principles that define his father's presidency.
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