Trump administration says it seized oil tanker off Venezuela coast

Indiana Republicans have blocked a redistricting effort that would have favored their party, prompting former President Trump to express his disapproval, stating he hopes the Senate leader responsible loses in future elections. This rejection signifies a notable shift in the state's political landscape, distancing local Republicans from Trump's influence.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed his support for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro amid escalating tensions with the United States, particularly following a recent military buildup by the U.S. in the Caribbean region. This support comes as the U.S. has intensified its pressure campaign against Maduro's regime, including the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast.

The U.S. military has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move confirmed by President Donald Trump, which the White House plans to transport to a U.S. port to seize the oil onboard. This action has been condemned by Caracas as an act of 'international piracy.'

The U.S. military has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move confirmed by President Donald Trump. The White House intends to hold the vessel at a Texas port while releasing the crew upon docking. This action marks a significant escalation in U.S. military operations in the region, part of an ongoing pressure campaign against the Venezuelan government.

The Trump administration is reshaping American diplomacy, particularly regarding its relationships with Europe, as discussed in a recent NPR episode featuring correspondents Greg Myre and Eleanor Beardsley. The focus is on the evolving U.S. stance towards Ukraine amidst ongoing tensions with Russia and the implications for European alliances.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the United States is advocating for the establishment of a 'free economic zone' in eastern Ukraine, which would serve as a buffer between conflicting armies. Zelenskyy emphasized that any territorial arrangements would require a referendum to ensure legitimacy.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded to a new U.S. proposal for a 'free economic zone' in the contested Donbas region, aimed at facilitating a peace deal amid ongoing conflict with Russia. This initiative is part of broader discussions as Ukraine prepares to submit revised proposals to U.S. negotiators.

Yana Leonova, a Belarusian woman extradited to the U.S. by the FBI, is facing deportation after immigration officials issued a sudden order to detain her. She is charged with multiple offenses, including fraud and conspiracy related to smuggling U.S. aviation parts to Russia. This abrupt action has led to legal turmoil surrounding her case, which was previously under federal prosecution for over a year.