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Meet Paul Singer, the Billionaire Trump Megadonor Set to Make a Killing on Venezuela Oil
“Paul Singer’s shady purchase of Citgo has everything to do with this coup.”

www.commondreams.org/news/paul-si...
Meet Paul Singer, the Billionaire Trump Megadonor Set to Make a Killing on Venezuela Oil | Common Dreams
Trump megadonor Paul Singer bought Citgo, the US subsidiary of Venezuela's state oil company, at a rock-bottom price last month. Now, the hedge fund "vulture" is expected to make a killing from Trump'...
www.commondreams.org
January 7, 2026 at 4:02 AM
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What in the Gestapo is going on in Grand Rapids?

Watch this activist get arrested *mid-interview* for speaking out against U.S. action in Venezuela.
January 5, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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once again encouraging you all to support billionaire-free, worker-run, independent newsrooms how and where you are able
The Washington Post editorial board comes out in favor of the Venezuela attack/operation to capture Maduro
January 5, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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Israel violently kidnapped dozens of Palestinians in the West Bank today, including a child and a journalist.

In 2025, 32 Palestinians, including a child, were killed after Israel kidnapped and held them captive in its torture camps.
Journalist and boy among dozens arrested by Israeli forces in West Bank raids
Raids involve extensive house searches and intimidation tactics, residents say
www.middleeasteye.net
January 5, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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BREAKING | Maduro pleads not guilty to drug and weapon charges during first New York court appearance
Venezuela live: Maduro to appear in court as Trump warns Colombia of military action
www.independent.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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ON THE GROUND | Trump wants to rule Venezuela by force – but he’s getting the US into a mess
Trump wants to rule Venezuela by force – but he’s getting the US into a mess
www.independent.co.uk
January 5, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Colombian president says ‘I will take up arms again’ if US invades
Colombian president says ‘I will take up arms again’ if US invades
Gustavo Petro makes remark after Trump threatens military action similar to Venezuela
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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US ambassador defends attack as ‘law enforcement’ action against an ‘illegitimate’ leader, not an act of war
US foes and allies denounce Trump’s ‘crime of aggression’ in Venezuela at UN meeting
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Israeli authorities have told the Supreme Court that a ban on international media access to Gaza should remain in place, arguing that it is necessary for security reasons, according to a government submission filed by the public prosecutor
Israel says ban on Gaza media access should remain
Israeli authorities have told the Supreme Court that a ban on international media access to Gaza should remain in place, arguing it is necessary for security reasons, according to a government submiss...
www.rte.ie
January 5, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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Donald Trump’s bombing of Venezuela and abduction of President Maduro is part of a larger imperialist plan to impose US hegemony in Latin America, control the region’s natural resources and create a new supply chain that cuts out China.

This article explains:
geopoliticaleconomy.com/2026/01/05/d...
Donroe Doctrine: Trump attack on Venezuela is part of imperial plan to impose US hegemony in Latin America - Geopolitical Economy Report
Donald Trump bombing Venezuela and kidnapping President Maduro is part of imperialist plan to impose US hegemony in Latin America, control natural resources (oil, gas, critical minerals, rare earths),...
geopoliticaleconomy.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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And that's interesting bc @wendysiegelman.bsky.social found this weird Devin Nunes deal that picked up a failed CITGO bid.

bsky.app/profile/wend...
January 4, 2026 at 10:33 PM
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Oil refiners like Citgo are set to cash in after the Venezuela attack. And look who owns Citgo these days. open.substack.com/pub/populari...
Venezuela raid enriches MAGA billionaire
The ouster of Maduro is a financial windfall for a prominent Trump-supporting billionaire, investor Paul Singer.
open.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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Trump has threatened to both bomb and/or invade Mexico multiple times in his first year back in office, and he reiterated those points this weekend. trib.al/sP4e1iL

“We categorically reject intervention in the internal matters of other countries,” President Sheinbaum said on Monday.
Mexican President Slams Trump After He Threatens to Invade Them Next
Claudia Sheinbaum is condemning Trump’s operation in Venezuela—and his threat to intervene in Mexico.
trib.al
January 5, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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The U.S. invasion of Venezuela was an unapproved, unprovoked act of aggression based on the flimsiest of pretexts. trib.al/SLC84o0

President Trump and the GOP have laid bare their desires for hegemony, colonialism, and empire—with dangerous global consequences.
January 5, 2026 at 6:56 PM
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Trump administration eliminating 2,000 USAid positions in US, notice says
Trump administration eliminating 2,000 USAid positions in US, notice says
All but handful of agency’s personnel around world to be placed on paid leave, according to notice sent to workers The Trump administration on Sunday said it was placing all but a handful of USAid personnel around the world on paid administrative leave…
www.theguardian.com
February 24, 2025 at 1:03 AM