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‘Once the church of presidents … now an engine of resistance’
Acknowledging a history marked by power in high places that included 54 of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence and 11 presidents including George Washington, the top officer of the Episcopal Church in the United States declared the...

International News Briefs for Wednesday, July 9, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – Here are some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Netanyahu and Trump Meet at the White House for Second Day Amid Gaza Ceasefire Talks Jul 09, 2025 Image Credit: X/@WhiteHouse...

Why a Devoted Justice Department Lawyer Became a Whistle-Blower
In the early days of the first Trump Administration, Erez Reuveni, a lawyer for the Department of Justice, went to court to defend the new President’s travel ban on foreign nationals from seven predominantly Muslim countries. He told the federal...

Amazon warehouse workers lose jobs after Trump's immigration crackdown: 'We have done everything legally'
Boxes are selected on a conveyor belt during Cyber Monday at Amazon's fulfillment center in Robbinsville, New Jersey, U.S., December 2, 2024. Eduardo Munoz | Reuters Daphnee Poteau, a Haitian who came to the U.S in 2023, began working for Amazon...
US scraps licence for gas ships to export LPG to Venezuela
Trump administration says 7 July was the cut-off for loadings, as vessel demand remains healthy US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump view Independence Day fireworks display over the National Mall from the Blue Room Balcony.Photo:...

Salvadoran Cardinal Demands End to Emergency Rule, Transparency on Detained Venezuelan Migrants
Cardinal Gregorio Rosa Chávez has urged the government of Nayib Bukele to disclose the whereabouts and conditions of more than 250 Venezuelan migrants held incommunicado in a maximum-security prison. Cardinal Gregorio Rosa Chávez calls for the...

Two US policy options for Venezuela: Shaping reform vs. ‘maximum pressure’ toward regime collapse
Issue Brief July 10, 2025 • 8:00 am ET Print this page Two US policy options for Venezuela: Shaping reform vs. ‘maximum pressure’ toward regime collapse By Venezuela Solutions Group Bottom lines up front The first Trump administration drafted a...

Whistleblower's texts suggest Trump nominee urged lawyer to defy court order
A week before an expected committee vote on the controversial nomination of Trump ally Emil Bove for a federal judgeship, CBS News has obtained emails and text messages shared with Congress by a whistleblower who accuses Bove of unethical actions...

Decisive military response forced Israel to seek ceasefire
In separate phone conversations with his Venezuelan and Armenian counterparts on Wednesday, Nasirzadeh expressed appreciation for the firm positions of the leaders and people of both countries in condemning the Israeli regime’s assault against...
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US-Venezuela prisoner swap: Trump’s top officials derail deal with parallel talks with same official
The Donald Trump administration of the United States and Venezuela were negotiating a prisoner swap, but the talks broke down as two top US officials held separate, uncoordinated talks with the same Venezuelan official, according to a report. The...

Whistleblower's texts suggest Trump nominee urged lawyer to defy court order
A week before an expected committee vote on the controversial nomination of Trump ally Emil Bove for a federal judgeship, CBS News has obtained emails and text messages shared with Congress by a whistleblower who accuses Bove of unethical actions...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 7.10.25
Good Thursday morning. For most Floridians, Summer kicks off with Memorial Day weekend, featuring delicious barbecues and spectacular fireworks displays. It’s a symbol that’s as American as apple pie. But for those in The Process, there’s a...

How governments gaslight
The posters now plastered around German public swimming pools are so hilarious that you may have seen them already. Keeping up my entertainment end of things, I’ve forwarded the pictures to multiple correspondents myself. See, news stories have...

Neighbors Come Together to Defend Urban Trees in Caracas, Venezuela
By Estefanía Salazar, Trans by: Rebecca Wilson This article is part of the “Environmental Defenders” series, co-published by Latin America Bureau and Global Voices. What must I do as a citizen to love and care for nature and the blue sky sea of...

Venezuela Expresses Solidarity with U.S. Amid Devastating Texas and New Mexico Floods
Venezuelan foreign minister Yván Gil shares government’s condolences for devastating floods in U.S. southwest.Photo:EFE. July 8, 2025 Hour: 10:15 pm The Venezuelan government extends its condolences and solidarity to the people of the United...

Long arm of law looks to lasso rustler on more charges
Vero Beach resident Scott Eric Smith, convicted and sentenced in Okeechobee County to 20 years in prison plus 10 years probation for selling cattle stolen from a local ranch and keeping the $279,000 proceeds, faces a second trial here in Vero this...

Nicaragua’s Government Sends Warm Congratulations to Suriname’s First Female President
Nicaragua and Suriname strengthen revolutionary ties with message of unity and friendship. Photo: National Assembly of Suriname. July 7, 2025 Hour: 5:56 pm The Government of Reconciliation and National Unity of Nicaragua congratulates Jennifer...

Venezuela and Egypt Strengthen Diplomatic Ties to Advance Global Peace Summit Initiative
Maduro’s peace summit initiative gains momentum through Venezuela-Egypt diplomatic talks.Photo: Venezuelan Foreign Ministry/IG. July 8, 2025 Hour: 5:26 pm Venezuela and Egypt deepen cooperation to promote President Maduro’s Summit for Peace and...

Religiosas en México acompañan a migrantes ‘atrapados’ por políticas de EU
Hermanas católicas apoyan a quienes no pueden avanzar ni regresar a sus países. Por Rhina Guidos/ Global Sisters Report Es difícil saber cuántos han pasado por el mural en el albergue administrado por las Hermanas Josefinas en Ciudad de México y...

Venezuela’s Attorney General Denounces Bukele as Head of Gang Corruption Pact
Bukele denounced as regional tyrant for secret deals with gangs, Venezuelan AG says. Photo: EFE. July 8, 2025 Hour: 8:08 pm Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab exposes Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele’s secret deals with gangs,...