Monday's politics & policy stories


Jan 5, 2026 - Business

$30,000 Maduro bet sparks debate over insider trading in prediction markets

Updated Jan 5, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Trump administration to freeze billions in childcare funding in five states

What to know about Alvin Hellerstein, the 92-year-old judge overseeing Maduro case

Updated Jan 5, 2026 - Politics & Policy

"Come get me": Colombian president's war of words with Trump escalates

Updated Jan 5, 2026 - Health

Trump administration makes deep cuts in child vaccine schedule

Sen. Amy Klobuchar seriously considers run for Minnesota governor

Maduro being represented by Julian Assange's attorney

Trump hints at more military invasions. Here are the countries to watch

A congressman wants to criminalize insider trading on prediction markets

Updated Jan 5, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Maduro pleads not guilty in first court appearance: Here's what to know

Lawsuit challenges Trump's authority on immigration pause

The 5 economic themes we're watching in 2026

Updated Jan 5, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Hegseth goes after Mark Kelly's rank over "seditious" video

Congress makes first move to avert Jan. 30 shutdown

Venezuela protests revive "No Blood for Oil" message

Jan 5, 2026 - Business

The political peril of California's billionaire tax

Is the U.S. at war with Venezuela? Here's why the answer matters

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz drops reelection bid

Jan 5, 2026 - Business

Ian Bremmer: U.S. ending "own global order"

Column / Behind the Curtain

Behind the Curtain: Your post-disruption playbook

The biggest health storylines of 2026

Trump's big bet on Venezuela's oil — and U.S. companies

Updated Jan 4, 2026 - Politics & Policy

PMs of Greenland, Denmark tell Trump to stop U.S. takeover threats

Updated Jan 4, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Trump says U.S. "in charge" of Venezuela as interim leader vows cooperation

Updated Jan 4, 2026
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Axios Twin Cities

Trump amplifies false claims about Melissa Hortman's murder

U.S. oil companies will rebuild Venezuela's industry, Trump says

Pope expresses "soul full of concern" for Venezuela