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Maduro detained in New York
Nicolás Maduro, held in a New York detention center after his capture, said via his son that "we are fine, we are fighters," the ruling PSUV published.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund +49 more scholars.
Nicolás Maduro, held in a New York detention center after his capture, said via his son that "we are fine, we are fighters," the ruling PSUV published.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund +49 more scholars.
Maduro detained in New York
Replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund, 🎓Kim L. Scheppele, 🎓Jonathan Hopkin +47 more scholars
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January 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Maduro detained in New York
Nicolás Maduro, held in a New York detention center after his capture, said via his son that "we are fine, we are fighters," the ruling PSUV published.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund +49 more scholars.
Nicolás Maduro, held in a New York detention center after his capture, said via his son that "we are fine, we are fighters," the ruling PSUV published.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund +49 more scholars.
Trump Threatens Cuba, Havana Defies
President Donald Trump warned Cuba it would no longer receive Venezuelan oil or money and urged a deal with the United States; Havana’s Miguel Díaz‑Canel replied defiantly.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund +53 more scholars.
President Donald Trump warned Cuba it would no longer receive Venezuelan oil or money and urged a deal with the United States; Havana’s Miguel Díaz‑Canel replied defiantly.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund +53 more scholars.
Trump Threatens Cuba, Havana Defies
Replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund, 🎓Jonathan Hopkin, 🎓Henry Farrell +51 more scholars
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January 11, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Trump Threatens Cuba, Havana Defies
President Donald Trump warned Cuba it would no longer receive Venezuelan oil or money and urged a deal with the United States; Havana’s Miguel Díaz‑Canel replied defiantly.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund +53 more scholars.
President Donald Trump warned Cuba it would no longer receive Venezuelan oil or money and urged a deal with the United States; Havana’s Miguel Díaz‑Canel replied defiantly.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund +53 more scholars.
Thousands protest ICE agent killing
Tens of thousands rallied across the United States after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good during an operation in Minneapolis, sparking more than 1,000 nationwide protests.
With replies by 🎓Joe R. Feagin, 🎓Norbert Schwarz, 🎓Ryan Goodman +95 more scholars.
Tens of thousands rallied across the United States after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good during an operation in Minneapolis, sparking more than 1,000 nationwide protests.
With replies by 🎓Joe R. Feagin, 🎓Norbert Schwarz, 🎓Ryan Goodman +95 more scholars.
Thousands protest ICE agent killing
Replies by 🎓Joe R. Feagin, 🎓Norbert Schwarz, 🎓Ryan Goodman, 🎓John R. Lott, 🎓Juan Cole +93 more scholars
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January 11, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Thousands protest ICE agent killing
Tens of thousands rallied across the United States after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good during an operation in Minneapolis, sparking more than 1,000 nationwide protests.
With replies by 🎓Joe R. Feagin, 🎓Norbert Schwarz, 🎓Ryan Goodman +95 more scholars.
Tens of thousands rallied across the United States after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good during an operation in Minneapolis, sparking more than 1,000 nationwide protests.
With replies by 🎓Joe R. Feagin, 🎓Norbert Schwarz, 🎓Ryan Goodman +95 more scholars.
Allies mobilise to defend Greenland
Britain and Germany led NATO talks on increasing military presence in Greenland to deter U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to seize the island, European officials said.
With replies by 🎓Taras Kuzio, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund +101 more scholars.
Britain and Germany led NATO talks on increasing military presence in Greenland to deter U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to seize the island, European officials said.
With replies by 🎓Taras Kuzio, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund +101 more scholars.
Allies mobilise to defend Greenland
Replies by 🎓Taras Kuzio, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund, 🎓Steve Peers, 🎓Brendan Nyhan +99 more scholars
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January 11, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Allies mobilise to defend Greenland
Britain and Germany led NATO talks on increasing military presence in Greenland to deter U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to seize the island, European officials said.
With replies by 🎓Taras Kuzio, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund +101 more scholars.
Britain and Germany led NATO talks on increasing military presence in Greenland to deter U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to seize the island, European officials said.
With replies by 🎓Taras Kuzio, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund +101 more scholars.
Noem Defends Agent, Angers Washington
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem quickly called Renee Nicole Good a "domestic terrorist," defended the ICE agent who killed her and then refused CNN's questions, which alarmed White House insiders.
With replies by 🎓John R. Lott +54 more scholars.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem quickly called Renee Nicole Good a "domestic terrorist," defended the ICE agent who killed her and then refused CNN's questions, which alarmed White House insiders.
With replies by 🎓John R. Lott +54 more scholars.
Noem Defends Agent, Angers Washington
Replies by 🎓John R. Lott, 🎓Laurence H. Tribe, 🎓Julian Go, 🎓Philip N. Cohen, 🎓W. Andy Knight +50 more scholars
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January 11, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Noem Defends Agent, Angers Washington
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem quickly called Renee Nicole Good a "domestic terrorist," defended the ICE agent who killed her and then refused CNN's questions, which alarmed White House insiders.
With replies by 🎓John R. Lott +54 more scholars.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem quickly called Renee Nicole Good a "domestic terrorist," defended the ICE agent who killed her and then refused CNN's questions, which alarmed White House insiders.
With replies by 🎓John R. Lott +54 more scholars.
Iran crackdown kills hundreds, threatens
NGOs said over 500 people were killed and thousands detained amid mass protests across Iran, while Tehran warned it would strike U.S. and Israeli bases if attacked.
With replies by 🎓Shahram Akbarzadeh, 🎓Fareed Zakaria, 🎓Daniel Pipes +54 more scholars.
NGOs said over 500 people were killed and thousands detained amid mass protests across Iran, while Tehran warned it would strike U.S. and Israeli bases if attacked.
With replies by 🎓Shahram Akbarzadeh, 🎓Fareed Zakaria, 🎓Daniel Pipes +54 more scholars.
Iran crackdown kills hundreds, threatens
Replies by 🎓Shahram Akbarzadeh, 🎓Fareed Zakaria, 🎓Daniel Pipes, 🎓Ian Bremmer, 🎓Daniel Katz +52 more scholars
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January 11, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Iran crackdown kills hundreds, threatens
NGOs said over 500 people were killed and thousands detained amid mass protests across Iran, while Tehran warned it would strike U.S. and Israeli bases if attacked.
With replies by 🎓Shahram Akbarzadeh, 🎓Fareed Zakaria, 🎓Daniel Pipes +54 more scholars.
NGOs said over 500 people were killed and thousands detained amid mass protests across Iran, while Tehran warned it would strike U.S. and Israeli bases if attacked.
With replies by 🎓Shahram Akbarzadeh, 🎓Fareed Zakaria, 🎓Daniel Pipes +54 more scholars.
US seizes Maduro, investors reposition
U.S. forces captured Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, prompting investors to reposition for a "Donroe Doctrine" trade and igniting debate among U.S. officials and analysts.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul +63 more scholars.
U.S. forces captured Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, prompting investors to reposition for a "Donroe Doctrine" trade and igniting debate among U.S. officials and analysts.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul +63 more scholars.
US seizes Maduro, investors reposition
Replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund, 🎓Jonathan Hopkin, 🎓Henry Farrell +60 more scholars
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January 11, 2026 at 9:29 PM
US seizes Maduro, investors reposition
U.S. forces captured Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, prompting investors to reposition for a "Donroe Doctrine" trade and igniting debate among U.S. officials and analysts.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul +63 more scholars.
U.S. forces captured Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, prompting investors to reposition for a "Donroe Doctrine" trade and igniting debate among U.S. officials and analysts.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul +63 more scholars.
Video shows ICE officer shooting
Videos showed an ICE officer fatally shooting Renee Good in Minneapolis, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Good was responsible while Democrats demanded a joint investigation.
With replies by 🎓Laurence H. Tribe, 🎓John R. Lott +65 more scholars.
Videos showed an ICE officer fatally shooting Renee Good in Minneapolis, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Good was responsible while Democrats demanded a joint investigation.
With replies by 🎓Laurence H. Tribe, 🎓John R. Lott +65 more scholars.
Video shows ICE officer shooting
Replies by 🎓Laurence H. Tribe, 🎓John R. Lott, 🎓Ryan Goodman, 🎓Philip N. Cohen, 🎓Michael A. Clemens +62 more scholars
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January 11, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Video shows ICE officer shooting
Videos showed an ICE officer fatally shooting Renee Good in Minneapolis, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Good was responsible while Democrats demanded a joint investigation.
With replies by 🎓Laurence H. Tribe, 🎓John R. Lott +65 more scholars.
Videos showed an ICE officer fatally shooting Renee Good in Minneapolis, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Good was responsible while Democrats demanded a joint investigation.
With replies by 🎓Laurence H. Tribe, 🎓John R. Lott +65 more scholars.
Russian strikes leave Kyiv freezing
Russian strikes over the weekend damaged Kyiv's power network, leaving thousands of residents without heating and prompting a UN emergency meeting Monday.
With posts by 🎓Gwendolyn Sasse, 🎓Scott Lucas, 🎓Maksym Polyakov.
Russian strikes over the weekend damaged Kyiv's power network, leaving thousands of residents without heating and prompting a UN emergency meeting Monday.
With posts by 🎓Gwendolyn Sasse, 🎓Scott Lucas, 🎓Maksym Polyakov.
Russian strikes leave Kyiv freezing
Replies by 🎓Gwendolyn Sasse, 🎓Scott Lucas, 🎓Maksym Polyakov
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January 11, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Russian strikes leave Kyiv freezing
Russian strikes over the weekend damaged Kyiv's power network, leaving thousands of residents without heating and prompting a UN emergency meeting Monday.
With posts by 🎓Gwendolyn Sasse, 🎓Scott Lucas, 🎓Maksym Polyakov.
Russian strikes over the weekend damaged Kyiv's power network, leaving thousands of residents without heating and prompting a UN emergency meeting Monday.
With posts by 🎓Gwendolyn Sasse, 🎓Scott Lucas, 🎓Maksym Polyakov.
Malaysia and Indonesia block Grok
Malaysia and Indonesia blocked access to Elon Musk’s Grok after the AI produced and spread sexually explicit images of real people, including manipulated nude photos that sparked global outrage.
With replies by 🎓Laurent Pech, 🎓Christian Catalini +12 more scholars.
Malaysia and Indonesia blocked access to Elon Musk’s Grok after the AI produced and spread sexually explicit images of real people, including manipulated nude photos that sparked global outrage.
With replies by 🎓Laurent Pech, 🎓Christian Catalini +12 more scholars.
Malaysia and Indonesia block Grok
Replies by 🎓Laurent Pech, 🎓Christian Catalini, 🎓Scott L. Greer, 🎓Simon Lester, 🎓Mark Priestley +9 more scholars
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January 11, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Malaysia and Indonesia block Grok
Malaysia and Indonesia blocked access to Elon Musk’s Grok after the AI produced and spread sexually explicit images of real people, including manipulated nude photos that sparked global outrage.
With replies by 🎓Laurent Pech, 🎓Christian Catalini +12 more scholars.
Malaysia and Indonesia blocked access to Elon Musk’s Grok after the AI produced and spread sexually explicit images of real people, including manipulated nude photos that sparked global outrage.
With replies by 🎓Laurent Pech, 🎓Christian Catalini +12 more scholars.
Iran warns it will retaliate
Iran warned it would retaliate against U.S. military strikes as U.S. officials weighed strike options after rights groups said security forces had killed hundreds and detained thousands during nationwide…
With replies by 🎓Taras Kuzio, 🎓Michael McFaul +95 more scholars.
Iran warned it would retaliate against U.S. military strikes as U.S. officials weighed strike options after rights groups said security forces had killed hundreds and detained thousands during nationwide…
With replies by 🎓Taras Kuzio, 🎓Michael McFaul +95 more scholars.
Iran warns it will retaliate
Replies by 🎓Taras Kuzio, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Branko Milanovic, 🎓Timur Kuran, 🎓Shahram Akbarzadeh +92 more scholars
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January 11, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Iran warns it will retaliate
Iran warned it would retaliate against U.S. military strikes as U.S. officials weighed strike options after rights groups said security forces had killed hundreds and detained thousands during nationwide…
With replies by 🎓Taras Kuzio, 🎓Michael McFaul +95 more scholars.
Iran warned it would retaliate against U.S. military strikes as U.S. officials weighed strike options after rights groups said security forces had killed hundreds and detained thousands during nationwide…
With replies by 🎓Taras Kuzio, 🎓Michael McFaul +95 more scholars.
US captures Maduro, fractures region
The U.S. captured Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, dividing Latin American governments and prompting Spanish parties to reposition amid fears other governments could be targeted.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Anders Aslund, 🎓Jonathan Hopkin +28 more scholars.
The U.S. captured Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, dividing Latin American governments and prompting Spanish parties to reposition amid fears other governments could be targeted.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Anders Aslund, 🎓Jonathan Hopkin +28 more scholars.
US captures Maduro, fractures region
Replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Anders Aslund, 🎓Jonathan Hopkin, 🎓Kim L. Scheppele, 🎓Victor Asal +26 more scholars
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January 11, 2026 at 8:59 PM
US captures Maduro, fractures region
The U.S. captured Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, dividing Latin American governments and prompting Spanish parties to reposition amid fears other governments could be targeted.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Anders Aslund, 🎓Jonathan Hopkin +28 more scholars.
The U.S. captured Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, dividing Latin American governments and prompting Spanish parties to reposition amid fears other governments could be targeted.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Anders Aslund, 🎓Jonathan Hopkin +28 more scholars.
Maduro detained in New York
Nicolás Maduro, held in a New York detention center after his capture, said via his son that "we are fine, we are fighters," the ruling PSUV published.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund +51 more scholars.
Nicolás Maduro, held in a New York detention center after his capture, said via his son that "we are fine, we are fighters," the ruling PSUV published.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund +51 more scholars.
Maduro detained in New York
Replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund, 🎓Kim L. Scheppele, 🎓Jonathan Hopkin +49 more scholars
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January 11, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Maduro detained in New York
Nicolás Maduro, held in a New York detention center after his capture, said via his son that "we are fine, we are fighters," the ruling PSUV published.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund +51 more scholars.
Nicolás Maduro, held in a New York detention center after his capture, said via his son that "we are fine, we are fighters," the ruling PSUV published.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund +51 more scholars.
Trump Threatens Cuba, Havana Defies
President Donald Trump warned Cuba it would no longer receive Venezuelan oil or money and urged a deal with the United States; Havana’s Miguel Díaz‑Canel replied defiantly.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund +53 more scholars.
President Donald Trump warned Cuba it would no longer receive Venezuelan oil or money and urged a deal with the United States; Havana’s Miguel Díaz‑Canel replied defiantly.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund +53 more scholars.
Trump Threatens Cuba, Havana Defies
Replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund, 🎓Geoffrey M. Hodgson, 🎓Jonathan Hopkin +51 more scholars
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January 11, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Trump Threatens Cuba, Havana Defies
President Donald Trump warned Cuba it would no longer receive Venezuelan oil or money and urged a deal with the United States; Havana’s Miguel Díaz‑Canel replied defiantly.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund +53 more scholars.
President Donald Trump warned Cuba it would no longer receive Venezuelan oil or money and urged a deal with the United States; Havana’s Miguel Díaz‑Canel replied defiantly.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund +53 more scholars.
Thousands protest ICE agent killing
Tens of thousands rallied across the United States after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good during an operation in Minneapolis, sparking more than 1,000 nationwide protests.
With replies by 🎓Joe R. Feagin, 🎓John R. Lott, 🎓Juan Cole +92 more scholars.
Tens of thousands rallied across the United States after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good during an operation in Minneapolis, sparking more than 1,000 nationwide protests.
With replies by 🎓Joe R. Feagin, 🎓John R. Lott, 🎓Juan Cole +92 more scholars.
Thousands protest ICE agent killing
Replies by 🎓Joe R. Feagin, 🎓John R. Lott, 🎓Juan Cole, 🎓Julian Go, 🎓Laurence H. Tribe +90 more scholars
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January 11, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Thousands protest ICE agent killing
Tens of thousands rallied across the United States after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good during an operation in Minneapolis, sparking more than 1,000 nationwide protests.
With replies by 🎓Joe R. Feagin, 🎓John R. Lott, 🎓Juan Cole +92 more scholars.
Tens of thousands rallied across the United States after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good during an operation in Minneapolis, sparking more than 1,000 nationwide protests.
With replies by 🎓Joe R. Feagin, 🎓John R. Lott, 🎓Juan Cole +92 more scholars.
Allies mobilise to defend Greenland
Britain and Germany led NATO talks on increasing military presence in Greenland to deter U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to seize the island, European officials said.
With replies by 🎓Taras Kuzio, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund +95 more scholars.
Britain and Germany led NATO talks on increasing military presence in Greenland to deter U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to seize the island, European officials said.
With replies by 🎓Taras Kuzio, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund +95 more scholars.
Allies mobilise to defend Greenland
Replies by 🎓Taras Kuzio, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund, 🎓Steve Peers, 🎓Hans M. Kristensen +93 more scholars
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January 11, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Allies mobilise to defend Greenland
Britain and Germany led NATO talks on increasing military presence in Greenland to deter U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to seize the island, European officials said.
With replies by 🎓Taras Kuzio, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund +95 more scholars.
Britain and Germany led NATO talks on increasing military presence in Greenland to deter U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to seize the island, European officials said.
With replies by 🎓Taras Kuzio, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund +95 more scholars.
Noem Defends Agent, Angers Washington
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem quickly called Renee Nicole Good a "domestic terrorist," defended the ICE agent who killed her and then refused CNN's questions, which alarmed White House insiders.
With replies by 🎓John R. Lott +58 more scholars.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem quickly called Renee Nicole Good a "domestic terrorist," defended the ICE agent who killed her and then refused CNN's questions, which alarmed White House insiders.
With replies by 🎓John R. Lott +58 more scholars.
Noem Defends Agent, Angers Washington
Replies by 🎓John R. Lott, 🎓Laurence H. Tribe, 🎓Julian Go, 🎓Philip N. Cohen, 🎓W. Andy Knight +54 more scholars
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January 11, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Noem Defends Agent, Angers Washington
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem quickly called Renee Nicole Good a "domestic terrorist," defended the ICE agent who killed her and then refused CNN's questions, which alarmed White House insiders.
With replies by 🎓John R. Lott +58 more scholars.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem quickly called Renee Nicole Good a "domestic terrorist," defended the ICE agent who killed her and then refused CNN's questions, which alarmed White House insiders.
With replies by 🎓John R. Lott +58 more scholars.
Iran crackdown kills hundreds, threatens
NGOs said over 500 people were killed and thousands detained amid mass protests across Iran, while Tehran warned it would strike U.S. and Israeli bases if attacked.
With replies by 🎓Victor Asal, 🎓Shahram Akbarzadeh, 🎓Fareed Zakaria +55 more scholars.
NGOs said over 500 people were killed and thousands detained amid mass protests across Iran, while Tehran warned it would strike U.S. and Israeli bases if attacked.
With replies by 🎓Victor Asal, 🎓Shahram Akbarzadeh, 🎓Fareed Zakaria +55 more scholars.
Iran crackdown kills hundreds, threatens
Replies by 🎓Victor Asal, 🎓Shahram Akbarzadeh, 🎓Fareed Zakaria, 🎓Daniel Pipes, 🎓Ian Bremmer +53 more scholars
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January 11, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Iran crackdown kills hundreds, threatens
NGOs said over 500 people were killed and thousands detained amid mass protests across Iran, while Tehran warned it would strike U.S. and Israeli bases if attacked.
With replies by 🎓Victor Asal, 🎓Shahram Akbarzadeh, 🎓Fareed Zakaria +55 more scholars.
NGOs said over 500 people were killed and thousands detained amid mass protests across Iran, while Tehran warned it would strike U.S. and Israeli bases if attacked.
With replies by 🎓Victor Asal, 🎓Shahram Akbarzadeh, 🎓Fareed Zakaria +55 more scholars.
Video shows ICE officer shooting
Videos showed an ICE officer fatally shooting Renee Good in Minneapolis, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Good was responsible while Democrats demanded a joint investigation.
With replies by 🎓Laurence H. Tribe, 🎓John R. Lott +65 more scholars.
Videos showed an ICE officer fatally shooting Renee Good in Minneapolis, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Good was responsible while Democrats demanded a joint investigation.
With replies by 🎓Laurence H. Tribe, 🎓John R. Lott +65 more scholars.
Video shows ICE officer shooting
Replies by 🎓Laurence H. Tribe, 🎓John R. Lott, 🎓Philip N. Cohen, 🎓Michael A. Clemens, 🎓W. Andy Knight +62 more scholars
www.lightnews.app
January 11, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Video shows ICE officer shooting
Videos showed an ICE officer fatally shooting Renee Good in Minneapolis, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Good was responsible while Democrats demanded a joint investigation.
With replies by 🎓Laurence H. Tribe, 🎓John R. Lott +65 more scholars.
Videos showed an ICE officer fatally shooting Renee Good in Minneapolis, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Good was responsible while Democrats demanded a joint investigation.
With replies by 🎓Laurence H. Tribe, 🎓John R. Lott +65 more scholars.
US seizes Maduro, investors reposition
U.S. forces captured Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, prompting investors to reposition for a "Donroe Doctrine" trade and igniting debate among U.S. officials and analysts.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul +66 more scholars.
U.S. forces captured Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, prompting investors to reposition for a "Donroe Doctrine" trade and igniting debate among U.S. officials and analysts.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul +66 more scholars.
US seizes Maduro, investors reposition
Replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Anders Aslund, 🎓Jonathan Hopkin, 🎓Henry Farrell +63 more scholars
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January 11, 2026 at 8:19 PM
US seizes Maduro, investors reposition
U.S. forces captured Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, prompting investors to reposition for a "Donroe Doctrine" trade and igniting debate among U.S. officials and analysts.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul +66 more scholars.
U.S. forces captured Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, prompting investors to reposition for a "Donroe Doctrine" trade and igniting debate among U.S. officials and analysts.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Michael McFaul +66 more scholars.
Iran warns it will retaliate
Iran warned it would retaliate against U.S. military strikes as U.S. officials weighed strike options after rights groups said security forces had killed hundreds and detained thousands during nationwide…
With replies by 🎓Taras Kuzio, 🎓Michael McFaul +94 more scholars.
Iran warned it would retaliate against U.S. military strikes as U.S. officials weighed strike options after rights groups said security forces had killed hundreds and detained thousands during nationwide…
With replies by 🎓Taras Kuzio, 🎓Michael McFaul +94 more scholars.
Iran warns it will retaliate
Replies by 🎓Taras Kuzio, 🎓Michael McFaul, 🎓Victor Asal, 🎓Branko Milanovic, 🎓Timur Kuran +91 more scholars
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January 11, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Iran warns it will retaliate
Iran warned it would retaliate against U.S. military strikes as U.S. officials weighed strike options after rights groups said security forces had killed hundreds and detained thousands during nationwide…
With replies by 🎓Taras Kuzio, 🎓Michael McFaul +94 more scholars.
Iran warned it would retaliate against U.S. military strikes as U.S. officials weighed strike options after rights groups said security forces had killed hundreds and detained thousands during nationwide…
With replies by 🎓Taras Kuzio, 🎓Michael McFaul +94 more scholars.
Grateful Dead founding guitarist dies
Bob Weir, a founding guitarist and singer of the Grateful Dead, died at 78, his family said, after succumbing to underlying pulmonary complications following a cancer diagnosis.
With replies by 🎓Peter C. Herman, 🎓Émilien Ruiz +3 more scholars.
Bob Weir, a founding guitarist and singer of the Grateful Dead, died at 78, his family said, after succumbing to underlying pulmonary complications following a cancer diagnosis.
With replies by 🎓Peter C. Herman, 🎓Émilien Ruiz +3 more scholars.
Grateful Dead founding guitarist dies
Replies by 🎓Peter C. Herman, 🎓Émilien Ruiz, 🎓Gerald Friedman +2 more scholars
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January 11, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Grateful Dead founding guitarist dies
Bob Weir, a founding guitarist and singer of the Grateful Dead, died at 78, his family said, after succumbing to underlying pulmonary complications following a cancer diagnosis.
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Bob Weir, a founding guitarist and singer of the Grateful Dead, died at 78, his family said, after succumbing to underlying pulmonary complications following a cancer diagnosis.
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US captures Maduro, fractures region
The U.S. captured Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, dividing Latin American governments and prompting Spanish parties to reposition amid fears other governments could be targeted.
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The U.S. captured Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, dividing Latin American governments and prompting Spanish parties to reposition amid fears other governments could be targeted.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Anders Aslund, 🎓Jonathan Hopkin +27 more scholars.
US captures Maduro, fractures region
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January 11, 2026 at 7:50 PM
US captures Maduro, fractures region
The U.S. captured Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, dividing Latin American governments and prompting Spanish parties to reposition amid fears other governments could be targeted.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Anders Aslund, 🎓Jonathan Hopkin +27 more scholars.
The U.S. captured Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, dividing Latin American governments and prompting Spanish parties to reposition amid fears other governments could be targeted.
With replies by 🎓Francis Fukuyama, 🎓Anders Aslund, 🎓Jonathan Hopkin +27 more scholars.
Maduro detained in New York
Nicolás Maduro, held in a New York detention center after his capture, said via his son that "we are fine, we are fighters," the ruling PSUV published.
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Nicolás Maduro, held in a New York detention center after his capture, said via his son that "we are fine, we are fighters," the ruling PSUV published.
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Maduro detained in New York
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January 11, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Maduro detained in New York
Nicolás Maduro, held in a New York detention center after his capture, said via his son that "we are fine, we are fighters," the ruling PSUV published.
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Nicolás Maduro, held in a New York detention center after his capture, said via his son that "we are fine, we are fighters," the ruling PSUV published.
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Trump Threatens Cuba, Havana Defies
President Donald Trump warned Cuba it would no longer receive Venezuelan oil or money and urged a deal with the United States; Havana’s Miguel Díaz‑Canel replied defiantly.
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President Donald Trump warned Cuba it would no longer receive Venezuelan oil or money and urged a deal with the United States; Havana’s Miguel Díaz‑Canel replied defiantly.
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Trump Threatens Cuba, Havana Defies
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January 11, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Trump Threatens Cuba, Havana Defies
President Donald Trump warned Cuba it would no longer receive Venezuelan oil or money and urged a deal with the United States; Havana’s Miguel Díaz‑Canel replied defiantly.
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President Donald Trump warned Cuba it would no longer receive Venezuelan oil or money and urged a deal with the United States; Havana’s Miguel Díaz‑Canel replied defiantly.
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