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U.S. forces have already intercepted two other tankers in waters off Venezuela this month as part of an effort to heighten pressure on President Nicolás Maduro. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/12/21/venezuela-us-tanker-intercept-vessel-seized/ Author : Sammy Westfall, Dan Lamothe Publish date : 2025-12-21 18:49:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Trump administration has backed itself into a corner on Venezuela, with President Nicolás Maduro’s removal by force or war the only compelling options. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/12/21/trump-venezuela-boat-strikes-oil-maduro/ Author : Karen DeYoung Publish date : 2025-12-21 10:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Discrimination against young White men was an open secret in hiring. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/12/21/diversity-hiring-white-men/ Author : Megan McArdle Publish date : 2025-12-21 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A spotty wintry mix, or perhaps just a little rain, is possible Monday night into Tuesday morning. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/12/21/dc-weather-live-updates-winter-solstice-christmas/ Author : Molly Robey Publish date : 2025-12-21 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

This holiday season, Washington is a complete afterthought. Which made Saturday’s game in Landover a party for Philadelphia Eagles supporters. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/12/20/commanders-daniels-2026-turnaround/ Author : Barry Svrluga Publish date : 2025-12-21 04:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

It is not clear on what authority the administration could withhold Smithsonian funds, as President Trump tries to purge “woke” content from cultural institutions. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/art/2025/12/20/trump-smithsonian-funding-withhold-content-review/ Author : Kelsey Ables Publish date : 2025-12-21 00:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Filling stew recipes to keep you warm this winter, including boeuf bourguignon, Caribbean-style seafood stew, and chickpea and farro stew. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2025/12/20/stew-recipes-bourguignon-chickpea/ Author : Aaron Hutcherson Publish date : 2025-12-20 15:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Media and cultural institutions face a dilemma: Whether to affix President Donald Trump’s name to Washington’s best-known performing arts center. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/12/20/trump-kennedy-center-name-change/ Author : Scott Nover Publish date : 2025-12-20 11:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

His books on Reagan “have never been transcended,” said presidential historian Douglas Brinkley. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2025/12/19/lou-cannon-dead-reagan/ Author : Adam Bernstein Publish date : 2025-12-20 20:25:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The U.S. Coast Guard is leading the action, the second to be interdicted by U.S. forces as Trump’s “complete blockade” of oil from Venezuela. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/12/20/venezuela-boats-coast-guard/ Author : Tara Copp Publish date : 2025-12-20 18:48:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Justice Department’s first release of Epstein files is heavy on photos of Bill Clinton, light on mentions of President Donald Trump and mostly lacking revelations. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/12/20/epstein-files-takeaways-trump-clinton/ Author : Meryl Kornfield Publish date : 2025-12-20 17:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

New York’s incoming mayor has elevated normal bureaucrats alongside left-wing zealots. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/12/20/zohranm-mamdani-new-york-staffing/ Author : Editorial Board Publish date : 2025-12-20 12:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Diaz family has been working with lawmakers in the state to establish stronger safety regulations. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/12/20/melanie-diaz-family-arrive-fire-donation/ Author : Clarence Williams Publish date : 2025-12-20 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Any discipline for the gesture that Nacua made during a live stream, for which the wide receiver apologized Thursday, would be “a club matter” involving the Rams. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/12/18/puka-nacua-antisemitic-touchdown-dance/ Author : Glynn A. Hill, Mark Maske Publish date : 2025-12-20 05:12:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The signage follows a board vote to rename the performing arts complex the Trump Kennedy Center. Only Congress can change the official name, experts say. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2025/12/19/trump-kennedy-center-sign/ Author : Janay Kingsberry, Kelsey Ables, Kadia Goba Publish date : 2025-12-19 22:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Parents dislike the puppeteer boyfriend, and letter writer is poised to resent them for warming up to his lucrative new deal. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2025/12/20/carolyn-hax-parents-judge-puppeteer-boyfriend/ Author : Carolyn Hax Publish date : 2025-12-20 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A new round of economic data has been released, but the numbers are muddled by the recent government shutdown, leaving economists with more questions than answers. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/12/19/us-economy-data-shutdown/ Author : Abha Bhattarai Publish date : 2025-12-19 17:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Claudio Neves Valente’s academic career foundered, while his one-time classmate, Nuno Loureiro, flourished as a physics professor at MIT. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/12/19/brown-university-mit-professor-shooting-suspect/ Author : Joanna Slater, Catarina Fernandes Martins, Aaron Davis, David Ovalle, Jeremy Roebuck Publish date : 2025-12-20 00:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A bill introduced Thursday looks to revive a presidential power from the age of sail, by which Trump could issue letters of marque to modern-day privateers. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/12/19/us-privateers-pirates-trump-letters-of-marque-bill/ Author : Tobi Raji Publish date : 2025-12-19 20:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The nation’s past chief executives, with rare exceptions, have refrained from slapping their names on things while in office. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/12/19/trump-name-kennedy-center-peace-institute/ Author : Karen Tumulty Publish date : 2025-12-19 17:29:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A hemispheric focus makes little sense for a global economic and military giant. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/12/19/trump-monroe-doctrine-dangerous/ Author : Fareed Zakaria Publish date : 2025-12-19 14:20:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Spotty wind damage and power outages are possible. Mainly cooler ahead. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/12/19/dc-weather-live-updates-stormy-windy/ Author : A. Camden Walker Publish date : 2025-12-19 12:52:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Capitals, reeling after blowout losses at Winnipeg and Minnesota, find themselves well suited to the comforts of home in a 4-0 win over Toronto. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/12/18/maple-leafs-capitals-game-story-lines/ Author : Bailey Johnson Publish date : 2025-12-19 03:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

With a headlong plunge into the global video game sector, what is Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman playing at? Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/12/19/saudi-arabia-video-games-esports-mbs/ Author : Mikhail Klimentov Publish date : 2025-12-19 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

She is frustrated that they have to schedule their life around her boyfriend’s babysitting obligations. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2025/12/19/asking-eric-babysitting-too-much/ Author : R. Eric Thomas Publish date : 2025-12-19 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.