Donald Trump threatens other countries after Venezuela strikes
Claire Finkelstein, Professor of Law, University of Pennsylvania, is our guest.
Day: January 5, 2026
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Ukraine replaces spy boss who oversaw ‘Spiderweb’ airbases attack – Reuters
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Iran Offering Monthly Payments to Citizens to Cool Protests – The New York Times
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Iran Offering Monthly Payments to Citizens to Cool Protests
The payments are the latest step to alleviate economic pressures, but given the severity of the crisis, critics say, they are likely to do little.
Woman, 27, gang raped, disemboweled and forced to carry her intestines in hands
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MPs across UK parties criticise ministers over cautious stance on Venezuela attack
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With new defense business, Electra pitches EL9 plane as Pentagon ‘Sprinter van’
The startup aims to move smaller amounts of DoD cargo and people using a hybrid-electric, fixed-wing aircraft.