Tensions mount between the U.S. and Venezuela as President Trump continues military pressure in the region

The U.S. Supreme Court appears ready to strike down Watergate-era campaign finance limits, signaling a potential ruling favoring Republicans and former President Trump. This decision could enable political parties to leverage substantial financial support from wealthy donors, fundamentally altering the landscape of campaign financing in the U.S.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado remains in hiding as uncertainty surrounds her attendance at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo. The Nobel officials have expressed concerns over her arrival, reflecting the tense political climate in Venezuela.

The U.S. government has announced that Nvidia's AI chips will undergo an unusual security review before being exported to China, a move that could allow the government to take a 25% cut of sales from shipments originating in Taiwan. This review comes amid ongoing national security concerns regarding advanced technology transfers to China.

The Nobel Institute has cancelled a press conference for Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado due to uncertainty surrounding her whereabouts ahead of the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. This cancellation highlights the ongoing political turmoil in Venezuela, where Machado has been in hiding amid threats from the government.

A press conference in Oslo featuring Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado has been cancelled, with the Norwegian Nobel Institute stating it is unaware of her current location. This event was anticipated to be Machado's first public appearance in 11 months, following her last public demonstration in Caracas against President Nicolás Maduro's inauguration.

Jon Stewart and other late-night hosts criticized FIFA's decision to award Donald Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize during the draw for the 2026 World Cup in Washington, D.C. Stewart described the award as an 'entirely fictitious golden butt plug,' highlighting the absurdity of the recognition amid Trump's controversial administration and escalating tensions with Venezuela.

The Trump administration's new national security strategy has raised alarms among EU leaders, highlighting significant differences in perspectives on the Russia-Ukraine war. The strategy criticizes European leaders for their 'unrealistic expectations' regarding the conflict and calls for an end to NATO expansion, which has been a cornerstone of European security policy.

A shooting incident near the White House critically injured two members of the West Virginia National Guard, prompting President Trump to implement a series of immigration policy changes aimed at limiting legal immigration. The suspect, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, entered the U.S. during the 2021 airlift, raising concerns about national security and immigration protocols.