MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026
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IN THE NEWS

NBC NEWS | Marco Rubio says Maduro’s capture ‘not a war against Venezuela’: Full interview ([link removed])
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CNN | Forecasters say 2026 will be the cheapest year for gas since Covid ([link removed])

CNN reports that gas prices are expected to remain low in early 2026, with forecasters predicting national averages near or below $3 per gallon as global oil markets remain well-supplied and crude prices have eased amid ample production.

NEW YORK POST | Trump has started to liberate Venezuela while striking the heart of Russia, China, Iran’s evil global axis ([link removed])

The authors argue that President Trump’s military operation in Venezuela represents the beginning of a “liberation” of the country from an authoritarian regime tied to Russia, China, and Iran, claiming the move weakens that geopolitical axis and could boost U.S. energy influence and democracy in the region.

FOX NEWS | Trump issues direct warning to Venezuela's new leader Delcy Rodríguez following Maduro capture ([link removed])

President Trump issued a direct warning to Venezuela’s newly installed leader, Delcy Rodríguez, demanding she respect human rights and avoid reprisals after Nicolás Maduro’s capture, and cautioned that the U.S. will hold her accountable for any escalation or support for authoritarian abuses.

JUST THE NEWS | America’s 250th and global sports to converge for epic display of American patriotism, culture ([link removed])

The White House says the United States will mark its 250th anniversary with a global, multi-sport celebration that brings together major international athletic events and showcases American culture, unity, and competitive excellence on a world stage.

FROM THE WHITE HOUSE

RUBIO: This Is Our Hemisphere — and President Trump Will Not Allow Our Security to be Threatened ([link removed])

Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that the Western Hemisphere is a core U.S. strategic area, and said President Trump will not allow threats from drug cartels, Iranian proxies, or hostile regimes to take root in the region—underscoring the administration’s aggressive stance on security following its actions in Venezuela and broader efforts to safeguard the hemisphere.

Here’s What the Trump Administration Is Doing to Crush Minnesota’s Fraud Epidemic ([link removed])

The Trump administration says it is aggressively dismantling a massive fraud network in Minnesota by pursuing extensive DOJ investigations, charging dozens of defendants, issuing hundreds of subpoenas and search warrants, conducting over 1,000 interviews, and targeting schemes tied to multiple state programs to recover stolen taxpayer funds.

Trump Administration’s Historic Rural Health Care Investments Hailed Nationwide ([link removed])

The Trump administration announced historic rural health care investments under a five-year, $50 billion fund—allocating hundreds of millions to every state to strengthen access, support rural health workforces, and modernize care systems in underserved communities nationwide.

FROM THE PRESIDENT
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