Washington flooding resources: What to do before and after it occurs
Dealing with the before and aftermath of a flood can be overwhelming. Here are resources to help you.
Day: December 18, 2025
Some sanctioned oil vessels divert from Venezuela as Trump threatens blockade
Some oil vessels are diverting away from Venezuela after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving the South American country.
Some sanctioned oil vessels divert from Venezuela as Trump threatens blockade
Some oil vessels are diverting away from Venezuela after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a “total and complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers” entering or leaving the South American country, a dramatic escalation in the White House’s pre…
Trump demands ‘oil back’ from Venezuela
President Donald Trump has said the United States is seeking to reclaim oil, land, and other assets from Venezuela
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A Militant’s Transformation
Ahmed Al-Sharaa, a former Al Qaeda ally, is now president of Syria. We look at his transformation, and whether he can transform his country, too.
Trump administration asking US oil industry to return to Venezuela — but getting no takers – Politico
Trump administration asking US oil industry to return to Venezuela — but getting no takers PoliticoUS asks oil firms if they would return to Venezuela were Maduro to go, Politico reports ReutersTrump administration asking US oil i…
Trump prosecutor Jack Smith defends record before Republican lawmakers
Smith defends his decision to prosecute Trump for efforts to stay in power after losing the 2020 election.
Republican infighting on healthcare erupts in US House as subsidy expiration approaches
US House blocks Democratic effort to extend Obamacare subsidies, leaving millions at risk of higher premiums.
House to vote on resolutions to put limits on Trump’s campaign against Venezuela and drug cartels
The House is voting on a pair of resolutions that would put a check on President Donald Trump’s power to use military force against drug cartels and the nation of Venezuela.
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 12/17/2025
More drops for AI stocks dragged the U.S. market lower, pulling Wall Street to its fourth straight loss and its worst in nearly a month.