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Professor Evan Ellis reports that the US allows Venezuelan oil resale to Cuba's private sector to empower citizens, while Nicolas Maduro faces criminal proceedings in a formal New York courtroom. 11.1900 MEXICO

You'll laugh your ash off as 2 superstars from Nashville cigar companies join the Boveda cigar podcast. #LoveYourCigarsEpisode features: Jon Huber, Crowned Heads and Tim Ozgener, Oz Family CigarsBoth boutique cigar brands share a heritage over CAO, the cigar company founded by the late Cano Aret Ozgener in Nashville in the 1990s. (Cano was Tim's father.)Oz Family Cigars of today upholds the family's craft with Turkish-named blends, such as Firsat and Karatoba. Crowned Heads specializes in small-batch blends, such as Four Kicks and Jericho Hill.Interview by Boveda's Box Press Hosts Nate Beck and JP Awad.What is Boveda? Boveda patented 2-way humidity control for storing premium cigars. Aging cigars with Boveda is the easiest and most effective way to preserve their quality, flavors, aroma, and integrity. By maintaining the ideal humidity, Boveda prevents mildew in a cigar humidor while also protecting cigars from drying out. With Boveda in your cigar humidor, you'll enjoy full flavor and a perfect smoke from every cigar.Looking for the best cigar humidor? Check out the only humidor built to work with Boveda packs, the Boveda Humidor. The Boveda Humidor reimagines traditional cigar care. It's simple. No guesswork. No maintenance. No humidity problems. Your only task is to enjoy.Highlights:00:00 Welcome to Box Press by Boveda00:50 Cigar legends & stories04:08 How Boveda got started05:17 Boveda makes Viva for cannabis curing and storage09:36 History of Crowned Heads cigars15:00 History of OZ Family Cigars32:01 What cigars are smokers liking right now38:35 Why foodies should try cigars42:57 Steps of making a good cigar44:37 What not to do in retirement47:12 Funny story: bring out the "ADULT" pipes49:34 Funny story: Timmy stuck in kindergarten01:03:33 Humidity for cigars in dry climates01:05:25 Find a mentor01:07:35 What will be your legacy?

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: First up — new reporting reveals how a five-minute phone call between President Trump and Nicolás Maduro may have sealed the Venezuelan strongman's fate, as misread intentions helped turn diplomacy into military action and, ultimately, a prison cell. Later in the show — amid mounting pressure on Tehran, the CIA launches a rare recruitment push aimed directly at Iranians. Plus — the United Kingdom slaps sanctions on nearly 300 Russian-linked entities after an email blunder exposed a network of illicit oil traders tied to Moscow's energy and military sectors. And in today's Back of the Brief — Russia accuses Ukraine of seeking to acquire a nuclear weapon with help from the UK and France, a claim Kyiv and Western officials dismiss as baseless disinformation.  To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief American Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an avg of $800/mo. NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-885-1881 for details about credit costs and terms. Visit http://www.AmericanFinancing.net/PDB  Ultra Pouches: Don't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code PDB at https://takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan breaks down the political aftershocks of President Trump's record-setting State of the Union address, from new retirement proposals and Big Tech power requirements to the growing frustration over the Senate filibuster and the fate of the SAVE America Act. Bryan then examines the sharp partisan divide on immigration, crime, parental rights, and voter ID, arguing that the speech exposed a fundamental split over who counts as an American and what the country should become. The second half pivots global, with updates on the capture of Venezuela's Maduro, delicate negotiations with Cuba, expanding U.S. seizures of illicit oil tankers, and a looming confrontation with Iran as Tehran eyes hypersonic missiles from China. Bryan also covers the grinding war in Ukraine and why crypto markets are struggling, with nearly half of Bitcoin holders now underwater.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: February 26 2026 Wright Report, Trump State of the Union reaction, SAVE America Act filibuster debate, voter ID legislation, Maduro capture operation, Cuba oil negotiations Raul Castro, ghost fleet tanker seizures Venezuela Russia Iran, Iran hypersonic missiles China purchase, looming US Iran conflict, Ukraine year five war attrition, Bitcoin underwater investors crypto slump

“The deliberate cruelty that they found humor in stood out to me,” says Jordan Uhl of Donald Trump's Tuesday evening State of the Union. This week on the Intercept Briefing, co-hosts Uhl, Akela Lacy, and Jessica Washington disentangle Trump's nearly two-hour-long speech so you don't have to. “This is who these people are. In some ways, they're trying to sugarcoat what they're doing, but in other ways they're so blatant about doing really evil things around the world and being totally OK with it,” says Lacy, in reference to Trump talking about kidnapping Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. “It is really alarming to me how good they are at framing that in a positive light. And there were people cheering all over the room for us toppling a regime, doing regime change, while they're telling you that we don't do that anymore.” Washington adds, “The whole thing, if you read it, if you listen to it, it reads like a white nationalist speech.”The co-hosts also dissect the Democratic Party's official response to the State of the Union, delivered by Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger.Listen to the full conversation of The Intercept Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Keep our investigations free and fearless at theintercept.com/join. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send a textThis Daily Drop hits heroism, policy shifts, and geopolitical tension in one tight package.President Trump presented the Medal of Honor to Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover for extraordinary heroism during the Maduro raid. The 160th SOAR pilot was wounded under fire and still completed the mission. It's the kind of quiet professionalism the Night Stalkers are known for—even if he'd rather not be in the spotlight.The Army is experimenting with auction-style retention bonuses for senior warrant officers. The Navy's EOD teams are training in extreme Arctic conditions. The Coast Guard is intercepting migrant vessels while dealing with funding uncertainty.The VA has indefinitely paused the controversial disability ratings rule that would have factored medication effects into compensation decisions. That story isn't over.Meanwhile, Japan is bolstering air defenses near Taiwan, and satellite imagery shows a new Chinese nuclear-powered attack submarine entering the fleet.Operational tempo isn't slowing down.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and sponsor 02:00 Medal of Honor for Maduro raid pilot 05:00 Warrant officer “auction-style” retention bonuses 07:00 Fort Bliss sentencing 09:00 Navy EOD Arctic training 11:00 Air Force line-of-duty policy update 13:00 Coast Guard migrant interceptions 15:00 VA disability rule on hold 17:00 Pentagon anomalous health team realignment 19:00 State of the Union honors 21:00 Iran tensions and military buildup 23:00 Japan air defense near Taiwan 25:00 China's new nuclear submarine

In this episode recorded immediately after Trump's record-breaking 108-minute State of the Union address, Chuck Todd argues that while Trump's base will love the "own the libs" moments — from trolling Democrats in the chamber to the raucous "USA" chants from Republicans — the speech was fundamentally a missed opportunity that did nothing to help the GOP heading into the midterms. He contends that Trump chose to be a party leader rather than a president, turning the address into something resembling an award show by packing it with medal presentations, the Olympic men's hockey team, honorees who deserved more dedicated recognition rather than being used as applause props in an already bloated speech. He argues that Trump's tone on the economy couldn't have been worse for Republicans: with his approval at 60% disapproval and the Supreme Court having just struck down his tariffs days earlier, Trump barely addressed voters' core concerns about costs and affordability, instead declaring a "turnaround for the ages" that doesn't match most Americans' lived experience. He notes Trump’s highlighting of Iran's ballistic missiles sounded like a pretext for war that won't play well with parts of his own base. He praises Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger's Democratic response as simple and effective — particularly her pointed questions about whether the president is actually working to make life more affordable — and argues she clearly won over independents. He closes with a bigger-picture observation: that there's a 60% majority coalition available on populist economic issues like protecting the safety net from cuts to fund tax breaks for the wealthy, but that Democrats still have a damaged brand despite Trump's terrible numbers, and that voters who thought they were getting first-term Trump are reckoning with something very different. Finally, Chuck presents his updated ToddCast Top 5 list of senate seats most likely to flip in the midterms and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Go to https://zbiotics.com/CHUCKTODDCAST and use CHUCKTODDCAST at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics.” Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. 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Or https://apply.americanfinancing.net/thechucktoddcast Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 2:15 Trump’s base will love “own the libs” moments from SOTU 3:30 Most of Trump’s base was celebrating himself & animating his base 4:15 Trump’s tone on the economy couldn’t have been worse for GOP 5:30 Trump hid behind the glory of others, turned speech into award show 6:45 Awards are an incredible honor, deserved more time & recognition 8:30 Hopefully the recipients get dedicated events to honor them 9:00 Overloading the speech with awards felt a bit gimmicky 10:00 Trump mostly bit his tongue when addressing SCOTUS 10:30 Trump chose to be a party leader rather than president, trolled Dems 11:15 Spanberger’s response to SOTU was simple & effective 13:00 Spanberger definitely did better with independents than Trump 13:45 Trump’s proposal to make AI companies provide their power is a winner 14:15 Trump highlighting Iran’s ballistic missiles sounds like a pretext for war 15:30 Attacking Iran won’t play well with parts of Trump’s base 16:30 Trump didn’t talk about Venezuelan democracy, just oil 17:15 Trump’s still working with the Maduro regime 18:45 Are we trying to prevent Iranian nukes, or attempting regime change? 19:30 Trump claiming credit for getting Mexican cartel leader is a big faux pax 20:45 Allies feel like Trump will sell them out just so he can take credit 21:30 Trump didn’t address voters concerns on costs & the economy 22:45 Trump is better on the attack than defending his record 23:30 The speech didn’t give Republicans a boost for the midterms 24:30 Most Americans don’t support cutting safety net for tax cuts 26:30 There’s a 60% majority to be had on economic issues, not cultural ones 28:15 Voters keep picking the out party 29:30 There’s a majority coalition to be won with populist economic policy 31:30 This could be a moment for candidates to shed the party label 32:00 Democrats will have a strong midterm just being against Trump 32:45 Class politics could create a strong majority 34:30 Voters thought they’d get 1st term Trump, not what they’re getting 44:45 ToddCast Top senate seats most likely to flip in midterms 45:00 #1 North Carolina 46:45 #2 Maine 49:45 #3 Michigan 54:15 #4 Alaska 57:15 #5 Texas 1:02:30 Honorable mentions: South Dakota & Minnesota 1:07:30 Ask Chuck 1:07:45 Promoting tariffs & AI have to only be bad for Trump? 1:08:45 Can Republicans not endorsed by Trump win their primaries? 1:10:15 Will lifting pesticide bans cause MAHA voters to turn on Trump?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode recorded immediately after Trump's record-breaking 108-minute State of the Union address, Chuck Todd argues that while Trump's base will love the "own the libs" moments — from trolling Democrats in the chamber to the raucous "USA" chants from Republicans — the speech was fundamentally a missed opportunity that did nothing to help the GOP heading into the midterms. He contends that Trump chose to be a party leader rather than a president, turning the address into something resembling an award show by packing it with medal presentations, the Olympic men's hockey team, honorees who deserved more dedicated recognition rather than being used as applause props in an already bloated speech. He argues that Trump's tone on the economy couldn't have been worse for Republicans: with his approval at 60% disapproval and the Supreme Court having just struck down his tariffs days earlier, Trump barely addressed voters' core concerns about costs and affordability, instead declaring a "turnaround for the ages" that doesn't match most Americans' lived experience. He notes Trump’s highlighting of Iran's ballistic missiles sounded like a pretext for war that won't play well with parts of his own base. He praises Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger's Democratic response as simple and effective — particularly her pointed questions about whether the president is actually working to make life more affordable — and argues she clearly won over independents. He closes with a bigger-picture observation: that there's a 60% majority coalition available on populist economic issues like protecting the safety net from cuts to fund tax breaks for the wealthy, but that Democrats still have a damaged brand despite Trump's terrible numbers, and that voters who thought they were getting first-term Trump are reckoning with something very different. Then, Paul Auslander, President of SeaBridge Private Wealth, a division of SeaBridge Investment Advisors LLC joins the Chuck Toddcast for a wide-ranging conversation about the intersection of money, markets, and the current political moment. Auslander walks through how the political climate now factors directly into financial planning projections, noting that European indices doubled the S&P's performance last year as capital flows shift overseas, and that a growing number of wealthy clients are hedging by moving money out of the United States. He offers candid takes on the issues keeping investors up at night: the inevitability of Social Security cuts (though he argues simply pushing retirement age from 67 to 69 would stabilize the fund), the likely future of Social Security privatization, crypto's evolution from a technological revolution into a special interest that bought its own policy outcomes, and whether there's money to be made off bad Trump policies that are likely to be reversed. Auslander also explains why the bond market is a better barometer of economic health than the stock market, why private equity is sitting on mountains of sidelined capital, and why he remains cautiously bullish on 2026 — largely because AI is only in the "second inning" and massive disruption is still ahead. The conversation also ventures into territory financial planners don't usually discuss publicly. Auslander addresses whether the wealthy are worried the "pitchforks are coming for them," pointing to economic anxiety driving a spike in gun sales and a pop culture landscape that increasingly portrays corporations and the ultra-rich as villains. He breaks down the rise of family offices — private wealth management firms for the ultra-wealthy that take a long-term investment view — and explains why companies increasingly choose to stay private thanks to nearly unlimited private capital, rather than face the scrutiny of public markets. They also dig into the generational divide between investing and gambling, the casino-like nature of prediction markets, and the burden that post-Lehman Brothers insurance and regulatory requirements have placed on small businesses and regional banks that had nothing to do with the 2008 financial crisis. Auslander closes with a pointed message: that Fed independence and the rule of law are paramount to economic stability, and that centrism — not ideological extremism — remains the best way to run the country. Finally, Chuck presents his updated ToddCast Top 5 list of senate seats most likely to flip in the midterms and answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Go to https://zbiotics.com/CHUCKTODDCAST and use CHUCKTODDCAST at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics.” Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. 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Or https://apply.americanfinancing.net/thechucktoddcast Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 03:15 Trump’s base will love “own the libs” moments from SOTU 04:30 Most of Trump’s base was celebrating himself & animating his base 05:15 Trump’s tone on the economy couldn’t have been worse for GOP 06:30 Trump hid behind the glory of others, turned speech into award show 07:45 Awards are an incredible honor, deserved more time & recognition 09:30 Hopefully the recipients get dedicated events to honor them 10:00 Overloading the speech with awards felt a bit gimmicky 11:00 Trump mostly bit his tongue when addressing SCOTUS 11:30 Trump chose to be a party leader rather than president, trolled Dems 12:15 Spanberger’s response to SOTU was simple & effective 14:00 Spanberger definitely did better with independents than Trump 14:45 Trump’s proposal to make AI companies provide their power is a winner 15:15 Trump highlighting Iran’s ballistic missiles sounds like a pretext for war 16:30 Attacking Iran won’t play well with parts of Trump’s base 17:30 Trump didn’t talk about Venezuelan democracy, just oil 18:15 Trump’s still working with the Maduro regime 19:45 Are we trying to prevent Iranian nukes, or attempting regime change? 20:30 Trump claiming credit for getting Mexican cartel leader is a big faux pax 21:45 Allies feel like Trump will sell them out just so he can take credit 22:30 Trump didn’t address voters concerns on costs & the economy 23:45 Trump is better on the attack than defending his record 24:30 The speech didn’t give Republicans a boost for the midterms 25:30 Most Americans don’t support cutting safety net for tax cuts 27:30 There’s a 60% majority to be had on economic issues, not cultural ones 29:15 Voters keep picking the out party 30:30 There’s a majority coalition to be won with populist economic policy 32:30 This could be a moment for candidates to shed the party label 33:00 Democrats will have a strong midterm just being against Trump 33:45 Class politics could create a strong majority 35:30 Voters thought they’d get 1st term Trump, not what they’re getting 45:30 Paul Auslander joins the Chuck ToddCast 47:00 Paul’s origin story 48:15 Financial planning was mostly done by insurance companies in 70’s 49:00 Northerners move to FL for taxes & weather, but FL is pushing it socially 51:30 Fiduciary responsibility is the line of demarcation in financial planning 52:30 Factoring the political climate into financial planning projections 54:00 European index doubled the performance of the S&P last year 55:00 Tax policy is generally the biggest concern for investors 57:30 A cut to social security payments is bound to happen 58:30 If you push retirement from 67 to 69 the SS fund becomes healthy 1:00:45 Social security privatization likely to happen in the future 1:02:45 Money to be made off bad Trump policies that are likely to go away? 1:03:45 Crypto became a special interest & bought support for pro crypto policy 1:05:30 Crypto is a revolution that predates Trump & will outlast him 1:07:00 Lesson to be learned from rise then collapse in price of silver? 1:08:00 Central banks are buying silver, gold and assets 1:09:30 How many people are hedging by moving money out of the U.S.? 1:10:15 Europe is spending big money on arms & infrastructure 1:11:30 Definition of a “Family Office” 1:14:00 Family office investments are increasingly popular & take the long view 1:15:30 Are the investors/wealthy worried the pitchforks are coming for them? 1:17:00 Economic anxiety driving a spike in gun sales 1:18:30 Pop culture portrays corporations & wealthy as the villains 1:20:00 Private equity has a lot of money on the sideline, looking for investments 1:23:00 The burden of insurance requirements on small business 1:25:30 Small & regional banks paying for the sins of Lehman Brothers 1:26:30 Companies stay private due to near unlimited private capital 1:27:15 Do young people like investing… or do they just like gambling? 1:28:15 Thoughts on prediction markets? 1:29:30 There’s a casino like approach to certain markets 1:30:45 If the house flips, you could see money get withdrawn from markets 1:32:00 How do Trump’s relationships with world leaders affect projections? 1:33:15 The bond market is more indicative of economic health than stock market 1:34:15 Uncertainty will impact earnings 1:34:45 Why are you feeling bullish on 2026? 1:37:00 AI is only in the 2nd inning. Disruption is coming 1:40:00 Thom Tillis sounds like a different man now that he’s retiring 1:41:00 Centrism seems like the best way to run the country 1:43:00 AI won’t be replacing financial advisors anytime soon 1:45:15 What’s one question you want every presidential candidate to answer? 1:45:45 Fed independence and rule of law are paramount 1:47:30 Chuck’s thoughts on interview with Paul Auslander 1:48:45 ToddCast Top senate seats most likely to flip in midterms 1:49:00 #1 North Carolina 1:50:45 #2 Maine 1:53:45 #3 Michigan 1:58:15 #4 Alaska 2:01:15 #5 Texas 2:06:30 Honorable mentions: South Dakota & Minnesota 2:11:30 Ask Chuck 2:11:45 Promoting tariffs & AI have to only be bad for Trump? 2:12:45 Can Republicans not endorsed by Trump win their primaries? 2:14:15 Will lifting pesticide bans cause MAHA voters to turn on Trump?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump pronuncia un combativo discurso en el Capitolio, defendiendo su política arancelaria y la extracción de Nicolás Maduro, y bromea sobre un tercer mandato. En España, PP y VOX negocian gobiernos autonómicos, con Feijóo y Abascal en posturas opuestas. Una jueza pide investigar a Carlos Mazón por su gestión en la DANA. La Moncloa publica 53 documentos del 23F (Defensa, Interior, Exteriores), sin el sumario judicial. La desaparición de ultramarinos es un tema abordado. Alfonso Gómez (Sevilla) se jubila sin relevo; Fuencisla Sanz (Segovia) destaca su servicio a mayores y fomento comunitario. Oyentes sugieren considerarlos servicio público. La gerociencia investiga modular el envejecimiento para mantener función y salud, desarrollando terapias. La Dra. Ana María Cuervo busca retrasar el deterioro funcional y evitar enfermedades. España tiene alta esperanza de vida, pero arrastra años de discapacidad desde los 65. El historiador José Luis Corral detalla la conquista de Canarias. ...

President Trump delivered the first State of the Union of his second term as a deeply unpopular leader, at least according to the polls. But he didn't sound like a man on the back foot - and he didn't give any indication that he's about to change course. It was the longest speech in the 236-year history of the President's annual message. And is now so often the case, the amateur dramatics will be remembered better than anything the president actually said. There were standing ovations for the heroic US Olympic hockey team, for Charlie Kirk's widow Erika, and for a Venezuelan prisoner reunited with his niece after Maduro's arrest. The only mention of the Epstein Files, unsurprisingly, came from heckling Democrats - for whom the president had strong words. Joining Piers Morgan to discuss the latest in the world of US politics is co-host of Steve Bannon's War Room, Natalie Winters, host of Gains For Girls on Outkick, Riley Gaines, host of No Lie, Brian Tyler Cohen and mayor of Newark City Ras Baraka. Piers also speaks to Colorado Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert and Princess Diana's former butler Paul Burrell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

//The Wire//2000Z February 24, 2026////ROUTINE////BLUF: UNITED STATES CAPTURES LAST TANKER VESSEL THAT ESCAPED VENEZUELA. IDAHO VEHICLE RAMMING SUSPECT ARRESTED. WEATHER CONDITIONS POOR IN TEHRAN.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events-Indian Ocean: Overnight, the United States seized another tanker vessel, interdicting the last remaining vessel that had fled Venezuela in the wake of the Maduro regime's collapse. The M/T *BERTHA* was captured in the Indian Ocean this morning, after running the American blockade weeks ago.Mexico: Over the past 24 hours, most of the violence around the country has taken the form of arson attacks on convenience stores scattered around the nation, and subsequently looting has been reported at the burned-out stores and commercial venues which have been targeted by cartel militants. Sporadic cartel roadblocks continue to be emplaced on major roadways randomly, which mostly take the form of burning vehicles being used to block the roadway. Most of these roadblocks are resolved in a few hours, and are not usually manned by cartel members.Analyst Comment: Otherwise, Government forces have been able to secure the airports, and the US Embassy reported this afternoon that flights have resumed for anyone who so desires to depart. Most of the conflict throughout the past 24 hours has focused on CJNG forces conducting ambush-style attacks on federal forces, rather than overtly controlling terrain.-HomeFront-Washington D.C. - This afternoon President Trump is scheduled to give the State of the Union Address before Congress. The speech is scheduled for 9:00pm Eastern time.Analyst Comment: For those speculating that the war with Iran will be announced during this address, it will be a little late in the day for that. By the time the speech is scheduled to start, the sun will be about to rise in the Middle East, so it will probably be too late timing-wise if the cover of darkness is necessary for whatever is planned.Idaho: The suspect in the St. Luke's vehicle ramming attack has been identified and was arrested last night. Sarah Elizabeth George, a resident of Boise, has been charged with stealing the ambulance, conducting the ramming attack into the Portico Building, and the subsequent attempted arson.Analyst Comment: As one might expect, the suspect's digital profile indicates that the attack was conducted for ideological reasons, which meets the definition of being classified as terrorism. It is unclear as to if terrorism charges will be filed, but the suspect's social media accounts contain the usual indicators of mental instability and open calls for violence. The suspect was identified after leaving the credit card receipt for the gas cans that were to be used in the attack, at the scene of the crime.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: Weather in Tehran is not great, with cloud cover rolling in this afternoon. METeorological Aerodrome Reports (METARs) for points around Tehran indicate an overcast sky at 10,000ft remained in place for much of the day, with a scattered layer situated at 4,000ft. The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) for Imam Khomeini International Airport calls for suboptimal weather conditions (cloud cover and rain) until at least tomorrow night.Weather conditions are constantly changing, however very tentatively, cloud cover is forecasted to be murky at best over the next few days. Lunar illumination peaks this weekend, with the window of 80% illum taking place from roughly February 27th, to March 6th. Meanwhile, cargo flights continue unabated, as more resources constantly flow into the Middle East.Analyst: S2A1Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2undergroundDisclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report.//END REPORT//

Stephen Miller is the United States Homeland Security Advisor. But the vague sounding title belies his immense influence with Donald Trump behind the scenes. He's better understood as the architect of some of the US's most audacious recent policies - the capturing of Venezuelan President Maduro, the rollout of ICE enforcement through communities, and a threat to capture Greenland. So what can he tell us about what America will do next?Credits:Reporter: Stephen ArmstrongReporter/Producers: Madeleine Parr, Poppy Bullard, Jonathan LewisSound design: Dominic DelargyArtwork: Lucy StevensonEditors: Matt Russell & Jasper CorbettSubscribe to The Observer today: https://observer.co.uk/subscribe And get access to:Our podcasts before anyone elseA daily edition, curated by our editors 7 days a weekPuzzles from the inventors of the cryptic crosswordRecipes for every occasionFree tickets to join Observer events in our newsroom or onlineClick here to subscribe today for just £1 for your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cuba se asfixia. Sometida al bloqueo implacable de Estados Unidos, la isla vive su peor crisis en 25 años. La entrada de petróleo se cortó de golpe el 3 de enero, tras la intervención yanki en Venezuela y el secuestro de Nicolás Maduro. Pero antes de eso, la economía cubana ya vivía sus horas más bajas. Un país en crisis, una sangría constante de migración, exilio y destierro. Hoy hablamos del colapso de un país, de una revolución y una utopía asediadas por todos los flancos. Y de un pueblo cada día más cansado, cada día más ahogado, que resiste pese a todo. Analizamos cómo esta CUBA hoy con periodistas cubanos desde Cuba y en el exilio e investigadoras expertas en la región: Susanne Gratius, investigadora del CIDOB. el periodista Aurelio Pedroso desde La Habana y los periodistas cubanos exiliados Abraham Jiménez Enoa y Diana Ferreiro. Más información aquí: https://www.eldiario.es/132_c692e7 Haz posible Carne Cruda: http://bit.ly/ProduceCC

Dopo i problemi etici col Pentagono sollevati dal CEO di Anthropic Dario Amodei, pare che Claude sia stato usato nell'operazione militare che ha portato alla cattura di Maduro, e c'entra Palantir. Nel frattempo sono ricominciati i rilasci settimanali di nuovi modelli: Claude Sonnet 4.6, Gemini 3.1 Pro e Lyria 3.Per altri contenuti sul mondo Tech, Data & AI, seguici sui nostri canali!

Episode Title: Cartels, Media Frenzy & America's Leverage Runtime: ~18–22 minutes Tone: Direct, urgent, opinion-driven

Ricardo Vaz, a journalist and political analyst based in Venezuela, discusses the US kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores and how US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attempted to frame the operation as if it were just a question of domestic law enforcement, even though Venezuela lies clearly outside of US jurisdiction. Examining how corporate media is deeply intertwined with US imperialism while playing a vital role for Empire, Vaz considers how the New York Times and the Washington Post failed to report information to which they were privy: that the US military operation in Venezuela was going to happen, yet they chose not to publish on the impending invasion in order to not endanger US soldiers. Vaz also analyses what he terms the “schizophrenia inside imperialist circles,” whereby US Democrats disapproved of the kidnapping of Maduro and Flores, primarily because there was no plan to install Maria Corina Machado into office. Exploring Venezuelan politics, Vaz articulates the resentment of both Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro by the elite who have long struggled to regain power while viewing themselves as the ideal US surrogates to run Venezuela while paradoxically never having found a viable way to take power without US support. However, Chavez's entry into office dashed the hopes of the elite to regain power while also offending their sense of entitlement, given their resentment that the working class might have any political representation within the national government. Vaz also scrutinises the situation in Cuba, which has become very desperate in recent weeks, noting how for the past 20 years Venezuela has been the biggest supplier of oil to Cuba, fuel which powers public transportation, the airline industry, and electricity plants. Get full access to Savage Minds at savageminds.substack.com/subscribe

No primeiro episódio do ano, o MIDCast Política faz uma grande revisão dos principais acontecimentos dos meses de janeiro e fevereiro de 2026, durante o nosso período de férias. Agora, sim, o ano finalmente começou! APOIE financeiramente a continuidade do MIDCast: ------------------ - Apoia.se : https://apoia.se/midcast - Chave PIX : podcastmid@gmail.com ------------------ # COMPRE produtos na lojinha do MIDCast: colab55.com/@midcast # CANAL do MIDCast Política no WhatsApp: bit.ly/midcast-zap # GRUPO dos ouvintes no Telegram: bit.ly/midcastgrupo # LISTA de paródias do MIDCast: bit.ly/parodiasmidcast PARTICIPANTES: ------------------ Anna Raissa - https://bsky.app/profile/annarraissa.bsky.social Diego Squinello - https://bsky.app/profile/diegosquinello.bsky.social Rodrigo Hipólito - https://bsky.app/profile/rodrigohipolito.bsky.social Thais Kisuki - https://bsky.app/profile/thaiskisuki.bsky.social Victor Sousa - https://bsky.app/profile/vgsousa.bsky.social COMENTADO NO EPISÓDIO ------------------ Vitória de José Antonio Kast no Chile Captura, vulgo sequestro, de Nicolás Maduro pelos EUA Lula veta integralmente o PL da Dosimetria O Agente Secreto vence Globo de Ouro Cunhado de Vorcaro está por trás de fundo que comprou participação da família Toffoli em resort Trump ameaça tarifaço contra países que forem contra a tomada da Groenlândia Raio atinge manifestação bolsonarista Tribunal de Justiça suspende lei que proíbe cotas raciais nas universidades de SC Caetano Veloso e Maria Bethânia ganham Grammy Cármen Lúcia relatora do Código de Conduta do STF PF prende ex-presidente do Rioprevidência Moraes e Toffoli reagem ao Código de Conduta Flávio Dino suspende “penduricalhos” Portugal rejeita a extrema-direita Motta encaminha PEC que acaba com a escala 6x1 para a CCJ Governo e MPF dizem que X não comprovou que agiu contra imagens eróticas do Grok Aparelhos de Vorcaro citam Toffoli, e PF leva material a Fachin PF faz buscas para apurar vazamento de dados da Receita de ministros do STF e parentes

En este episodio de #LosDanieles conversamos con Roberto Deniz, periodista de Armando.Info medio venezolano dedicado al periodismo de investigación, acerca de la crisis política y diplomática que vive Venezuela tras la captura de Nicolás Maduro por parte del gobierno de Estados Unidos. Además analizamos las recientes encuestas a la presidencia de Colombia. 

"Twenty years from now, we are in World War III with Islamists,” Glenn predicts to Bryan Stern, veteran career intelligence officer, founder of Grey Bull Rescue, and the man behind the unbelievable rescue of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. But Bryan says we are already at war — and President Trump knows it. From swapping harrowing stories of the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal to Bryan's firsthand account of being in New York on 9/11, the two dive deep into the brutal realities of modern warfare. Stern recounts the heart-pounding details of his daring rescue of Machado from Maduro's clutches — and thanks President Trump for finally taking out the “piece of crap” Venezuelan dictator. But the threats don't stop in Caracas. The discussion exposes the surprising connections between Maduro's regime and Black Lives Matter and the wide-open chaos at the U.S.-Mexico border. And Glenn asks a very important question: “Is China the biggest threat to America?” As tensions rise, they tackle the looming possibility of Iran's collapse, the ever-present specter of nuclear war, and why Russia may soon be a Muslim nation.        GLENN'S SPONSORS:                   PreBorn: Together, we can end the tragedy of abortion, one mother and baby at a time. To donate securely, dial #250 and say the keyword “baby,” or visit https://preborn.com/glenn.            Audien Hearing: Finally, an over-the-counter hearing aid that delivers clear, natural sound. Visit https://AudienHearing.com and take control of your hearing today.     Good Ranchers: Bring 100% American meat to your family with Good Ranchers. Visit https://www.goodranchers.com/ and use the promo code GLENN for $25 off your first order.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Confira os destaques de Os Pingos nos Is desta sexta-feira (20):Após decisão do ministro André Mendonça, do STF, o banqueiro Daniel Vorcaro informou que não comparecerá à CPMI do INSS. O dono do Banco Master negocia alternativas para prestar esclarecimentos, incluindo depoimento restrito em São Paulo ou envio de respostas por escrito à comissão. O ministro André Mendonça, do STF, devolveu à CPMI do INSS o acesso a dados sigilosos de Daniel Vorcaro e do Banco Master. A decisão determina que os documentos, que incluem informações bancárias, fiscais e telefônicas, sejam compartilhados com a comissão por meio da Polícia Federal. A quebra de sigilo havia sido aprovada pela própria CPMI em dezembro. Em meio à crise envolvendo o Banco Master, a Caixa Econômica Federal avalia a compra de carteiras de crédito do Banco de Brasília (BRB). As tratativas ainda estão em fase inicial e buscam dar fôlego à instituição do Distrito Federal. A movimentação ocorre no contexto das investigações que atingem o sistema financeiro e o mercado de crédito. Após a Suprema Corte dos Estados Unidos derrubar o tarifaço imposto anteriormente, o presidente Donald Trump anunciou uma nova tarifa global de 10% para todos os países. A decisão do tribunal limitou o uso de uma lei de emergência econômica para impor taxas amplas, mas Trump afirmou que buscará alternativas legais para manter sua política comercial. A medida pode impactar o comércio internacional e exportadores brasileiros. O presidente Lula (PT) afirmou em entrevista que o presidente venezuelano Nicolás Maduro deve ser julgado no seu próprio país, e não nos Estados Unidos como deseja o governo norte-americano. Lula disse que a captura e julgamento de um chefe de Estado por outro país “não é aceitável” e que a solução do problema na Venezuela deve ser conduzida pelo povo venezuelano, com foco em restabelecer a democracia. O prefeito de São Paulo, Ricardo Nunes (MDB), afirmou que Fernando Haddad “vai tomar um pau danado” caso dispute o governo do Estado contra Tarcísio de Freitas em 2026. A declaração foi feita durante agenda na capital paulista e repercutiu nos bastidores eleitorais. Aliados do presidente Lula articulam a possibilidade de Haddad entrar na disputa pelo Palácio dos Bandeirantes. O senador Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ) intensificou as conversas dentro do partido para estruturar um programa de governo visando as eleições de 2026. O principal foco das discussões é a economia, com propostas que incluem redução do tamanho do Estado, corte de gastos e diminuição da carga tributária. O pré-candidato já passou a adotar o slogan “tesouraço” como símbolo das medidas defendidas. Você confere essas e outras notícias em Os Pingos nos Is.

A nyugati félteke a világpolitika középpontjába került, úgyhogy volt mit átbeszélnünk Juan David Rojas Latin-Amerika-szakértővel. Az Unortodox legújabb adásában Nicolas Maduro januári elrablásának értelmét, az Egyesült Államok és Kína régiós versengését, illetve a dél-amerikai radikális jobboldal és Orbán Viktor kapcsolatát is elemeztük.Pap Szilárd hírlevelét itt éritek el: www.papszilard.eu—A Partizán jövője csak akkor biztosítható, ha csatlakozol a közösséghez, és beszállsz a finanszírozásunkba, így lesz munkánk hosszú távon is működőképes, tervezhető és emberileg is fenntartható. Így lesz a Partizán közös veled, független miattad.Csatlakozz te is, támogasd a Partizánt!https://www.partizan.hu/tamogatasAdó 1%Partizán Rendszerkritikus Tartalomelőállításért Alapítvány19286031-2-42—Választási barométer:https://valasztas.partizan.hu/—Csatlakozz a Partizán közösségéhez, értesülj elsőként eseményeinkről, akcióinkról!https://csapat.partizanmedia.hu/forms/maradjunk-kapcsolatban—Legyél önkéntes!Csatlakozz a Partizán önkéntes csapatához:https://csapat.partizanmedia.hu/forms/csatlakozz-te-is-a-partizan-onkenteseihez—Iratkozz fel tematikus hírleveleinkre!Kovalcsik Tamás: Adatpont / Partizán Szerkesztőségi Hírlevélhttps://csapat.partizanmedia.hu/forms/iratkozz-fel-a-partizan-szerkesztoinek-hirlevelereHeti Feledyhttps://csapat.partizanmedia.hu/forms/partizan-heti-feledyVétóhttps://csapat.partizanmedia.hu/forms/iratkozz-fel-a-veto-hirlevelere—Írj nekünk!Ha van egy sztorid, tipped vagy ötleted:szerkesztoseg@partizan.huBizalmas információ esetén:partizanbudapest@protonmail.com(Ahhoz, hogy titkosított módon tudj írni, regisztrálj te is egy protonmail-es címet.)Támogatások, események, webshop, egyéb ügyek:info@partizan.hu

En este episodio narramos el incendio ocurrido la madrugada del 13 de febrero en el Centro Histórico de San Salvador, que en 120 minutos consumió tres viviendas centenarias y dejó cinco personas fallecidas, entre ellas una familia que vivía en uno de los mesones. La tragedia expuso la vulnerabilidad de los edificios históricos construidos con materiales antiguos y sin medidas modernas de prevención. El fuego destruyó inmuebles con alto valor patrimonial como La Concordia, sede de una histórica sociedad de artesanos, cuyo propietario es Karim Bukele, hermano y asesor del presidente Bukele.El hecho ocurre en medio de la transformación del centro histórico, donde recientes compras de propiedades por parte de la familia Bukele y denuncias de desplazamiento de habitantes reflejan cambios profundos en la zona.Además, el episodio aborda la situación del VIH en El Salvador, con 854 nuevos casos en 2025 y alertas por recortes en programas de prevención y presupuesto de salud, las declaraciones del vicepresidente Félix Ulloa defendiendo el régimen de excepción y criticando a la prensa salvadoreña.Y en la nota de Centroamérica hablamos sobre cómo el gobierno de Nicaragua utilizó la migración como herramienta de presión hacia Estados Unidos al eliminar visas para cubanos en 2021 y cómo en febrero de 2026 restableció ese requisito en medio de crecientes presiones estadounidenses, sanciones y cambios geopolíticos en la región tras la captura del expresidente venezolano Nicolás Maduro.El Resumen es un podcast original de El Faro Audio. Este episodio fue con reportes de Natalia Alberto y editado por Victoria Delgado. El arte de portada es de Daniel Reyes. La producción de sonido y música es de Omnionn. Apoya nuestro periodismo independiente ingresando a apoya.elfaro.net. Suscríbete a nuestro boletín semanal para recibir todas nuestras publicaciones. Únete a nuestro canal de WhatsApp para actualizaciones diarias de periodistas del equipo. Síguenos en Facebook, TikTok, Instagram y X.Este episodio fue grabado el viernes 20 de febrero de 2026.

Cuba is spiraling into a humanitarian crisis. The country's long-standing economic and political turmoil reached new heights this week as the effects of the Trump administration's oil blockade took hold.The president's targeting of Cuba is part of the administration's broader attacks on the region, where the U.S. kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores earlier this year and has executed more than 140 people in boat strikes.As the U.S. hurtles toward war with Iran and further military action in the Middle East and continues to fund Israel's genocide in Gaza, Cuba is just the latest foreign policy arena where the Trump administration has further ensnared the U.S. This week on The Intercept Briefing, senior politics reporter Akela Lacy speaks with fellow reporter Jonah Valdez about how U.S. foreign policy is impacting the upcoming midterm elections and Valdez's recent reporting on how a new anti-Zionist PAC has associated with influencers that have made statements that are outright antisemitic. Lacy also speaks to University of Miami history professor Michael Bustamante and Andrés Pertierra, a historian of Cuba specializing in post-1959 regime durability, about the crisis unfolding in Cuba.Missing from mainstream news coverage of Trump's attacks on Cuba and U.S. efforts to impose regime change in the region is a recognition of how Trump's policies fit into his attacks on immigrants in the U.S., Bustamante says.“One of the, I think, subtext of why this administration might be keen on government change in Cuba, like in Venezuela, it's not just about being able to plant the flag and say, ‘We buried communism in the Americas. Something that no other president could do,'” Bustamante says. “It's also about, we can deport more people. And we can deport more people. And so how does the Cuban American community react to that? That, I think, is an open question. Something that I haven't seen linked yet to the conversation about regime change, per se.”The Trump administration's strategy is likely to backfire, Pertierra says.“You don't get long-term cooperation stability through fear,” he says. “So I don't think it's actually going to solidify the U.S. position in Latin America. I think it's going to further weaken it.”Listen to the full conversation of The Intercept Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Keep our investigations free and fearless at theintercept.com/join. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2-19-261970 IRAN The European Left and the Ukraine Conflict. John Batchelor and Anatol Lieven discuss the European left's evolving stance on the Ukraine war. Facing economic strain, radical leftist parties are prioritizing peace and domestic issues over punishing Russia, driven by historical anti-NATO sentiments and deep skepticism toward European military expansion and the United States. #1 Negotiated Settlements and Expanding Security States. Anatol Lieven explains the European left's growing concerns about the Ukraine war fueling authoritarian security and surveillance measures. While a negotiated settlement requiring Ukraine to surrender the Donbas seems impossible in Kyiv, the conflict risks becoming a prolonged war of attrition dictated by modern drone warfare. #2 Truman, the Fed, and the 1951 Accord. Professor John Cochrane explores the 1951 Treasury-Fed Accordduring the Korean War. Fearing another World War II-style crisis, President Harry Truman pressured FedChairman Thomas McCabe to keep interest rates low. Instead, the Fed fought for its independence to combat inflation, establishing modern monetary policy precedents. #3 Modern Lessons from the Fed-Treasury Accord. Drawing parallels between 1951 and today, John Cochraneexamines the tension between presidential administrations and the Federal Reserve during crises. He emphasizes that the Fed must maintain its independence, warning against perpetually funding government spending and urging a strict focus on inflation control over politically motivated easy money. #4 Peru's Political Crisis and Chinese Influence. Professor Evan Ellis details Peru's chronic political instability following the appointment of its eighth president in eight years. Amidst endemic corruption and a fragmented Congress, the nation is deeply intertwined with Chinese investments, particularly in telecommunications, mining, and the strategically vital, Chinese-controlled deep-water port of Chancay. #5 Cuba's Severe Energy and Economic Collapse. Evan Ellis describes the catastrophic collapse of Cuba'seconomy. Cut off from Venezuelan and Mexican oil, the island faces severe rationing, blackouts, halted public services, and completely collapsed tourism. With millions fleeing the dire conditions, the communist regime's survival is heavily strained as basic resources fail. #6 Border Drone Threats, USMCA, and Venezuela. Evan Ellis discusses the closure of El Paso's airspace due to sophisticated cartel drones. He also highlights the critical necessity of renegotiating the USMCA to preserve Mexico's economy and cooperative security posture. Finally, he notes a surprising US military delegation visit to negotiate with Venezuela's Maduro regime. #7 Guyana's Massive Oil Boom. Evan Ellis highlights the profound economic transformation of Guyana following the discovery of billions of barrels of light, sweet crude oil. Driven by massive investments from ExxonMobil and Chevron, the South American nation serves as a prime example of effective management and foreign partnerships generating transformative national wealth. #8 Israel's Initial Response to the October 7 Atrocities. Following the horrific October 7 attacks by Hamas, Israelileaders reacted with understandable outrage and mobilized forcefully to neutralize the threat. While Hamas is currently severely degraded militarily and controls less territory, the group remains armed and continues to pose an ongoing security challenge fueled by Iranian backing. #9Defining Israel's Deep Political and Demographic Divides. Peter Berkowitz clarifies crucial definitions in Israelipolitics, explaining why a one-state solution would destroy Israel's democratic and Jewish character. He outlines how traditional left-right divisions have morphed into pro- or anti-Netanyahu factions, heavily influenced by religious demographics and the ultra-Orthodox community's contentious role in military service. #10Trump's Middle East Legacy and Israel's Judicial Crisis. Examining the Trump administration's lasting diplomatic legacy, Peter Berkowitz praises the embassy move to Jerusalem, the withdrawal from the flawed Iran deal, and the strategic Abraham Accords. He also analyzes Israel's internal turmoil over its overly activist Supreme Court, which sparked mass protests prior to the ongoing war. #11Confronting the Ignorance Fueling Anti-Israel Protests. Dismantling the arguments of global anti-Israel protesters, Peter Berkowitz highlights their culpable ignorance regarding Israel's defensive sovereignty. He refutes false accusations of colonialism, exposing how Hamas deliberately uses Palestinian civilians as human shields and actively seeks to destroy both the Jewish state and broader Western democratic civilization. #12Viktor Orban's Dangerous Alliances with Russia and China. Facing domestic electoral pressures, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban manipulatively courts the Trump administration while deepening dangerous alliances with Russia and China. Ivana Stradner explains that Orban leverages these relationships to project global relevance and maintain power, falsely claiming that Hungary is a victim of unavoidable Russian energy dependence. #13Bangladesh's Political Turmoil and Rising Islamist Influence. Following the violent ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh faces severe political and economic instability under Tariq Rahman. Sadanand Dhume warns of a concerning Islamic revival, highlighting the growing parliamentary power of the radical Jamaat-e-Islami movement and the critical need to pragmatically repair fractured diplomatic relations with India. #14Justice Scalia and the Unitary Executive Theory. Reflecting on Justice Antonin Scalia's legacy, Professor John Yoodetails the concept of the unitary executive. Scalia powerfully argued that the Constitution vests all executive power directly in the president, warning that independent agencies fragment federal authority, diminish democratic accountability, and disrupt the essential separation of powers. #15The Supreme Court's Threat to Independent Agencies. Analyzing upcoming Supreme Court cases, John Yoopredicts the potential overturning of the historic Humphrey's Executor precedent. Such a ruling would fundamentally dismantle the protections shielding independent agencies like the Federal Trade Commission from direct presidential control, sparking a massive structural revolution within the federal government's executive branch. #16

Aunque es inaceptable, la realpolitik es que EU secuestró a Maduro por el petróleo: Correa-CabreraEnlace para apoyar vía Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/julioastilleroEnlace para hacer donaciones vía PayPal:https://www.paypal.me/julioastilleroCuenta para hacer transferencias a cuenta BBVA a nombre de Julio Hernández López: 1539408017CLABE: 012 320 01539408017 2Tienda:https://julioastillerotienda.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Border Drone Threats, USMCA, and Venezuela. Evan Ellis discusses the closure of El Paso's airspace due to sophisticated cartel drones. He also highlights the critical necessity of renegotiating the USMCA to preserve Mexico'seconomy and cooperative security posture. Finally, he notes a surprising US military delegation visit to negotiate with Venezuela's Maduro regime. #71918 BELLEAU WOOD

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Mentre continua ad infuriare la propaganda anti Bitcoin sui giornali mainstream, a Newsroom Milena Gabanelli si accorge che il monopolio statunitense sui pagamenti digitali è un grosso problema.Meglio tardi che mani? Fino a un certo punto.Inoltre: BIP110 è al palo, in Kenya mazzi di fiori con le banconote, l'inflazione venezuelana in uno scatto iconico, l'incredibile storia di Motiv Perù, e un Carrefour francese accetta bitcoin.It's showtime!

Confira os destaques do Jornal da Manhã desta quinta-feira (19): Parlamentares e figuras da oposição usaram as redes sociais para comentar e comemorar o rebaixamento da Acadêmicos de Niterói para a Série Ouro. A escola havia homenageado o presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva durante desfile realizado na Marquês de Sapucaí, no domingo (15). O resultado da apuração, divulgado nesta quarta-feira (18), repercutiu no meio político. O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva discursou na madrugada desta quinta-feira (19) durante cúpula realizada na Índia sobre os impactos da inteligência artificial. Em sua fala, Lula defendeu a regulamentação das chamadas big techs como medida para proteger os direitos humanos no ambiente digital e garantir a integridade da informação. A decisão do presidente Lula de vetar dispositivos que poderiam elevar salários de servidores acima do teto constitucional aprofundou a divisão entre líderes partidários na Câmara dos Deputados. O impasse envolve trechos de um projeto apresentado pela Mesa Diretora da Câmara dos Deputados que previa reajuste salarial às carreiras do Legislativo, parte já sancionada, mas incluía mecanismos classificados como “penduricalhos”. O presidente Lula pretende discutir com Donald Trump, em reunião prevista para março em Washington, a possibilidade de a Petrobras voltar a explorar petróleo na Venezuela. A estatal já atuou no país, mas deixou o mercado diante de sanções e da instabilidade política. O novo cenário, após a captura de Nicolás Maduro pelos EUA e a reorganização do governo sob Delcy Rodríguez, abriu espaço para negociações no setor energético. O ex-príncipe Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor foi preso nesta quinta-feira (19), segundo a BBC. A polícia do Vale do Tâmisa informou ter detido um homem na casa dos 60 anos por suspeita de má conduta em cargo público e realizou buscas em endereços em Berkshire e Norfolk. A investigação apura se Andrew enviou relatórios confidenciais a Jeffrey Epstein quando atuava como representante comercial do Reino Unido. Ele foi destituído de títulos por Charles III após novas revelações sobre sua relação com Epstein. Andrew nega irregularidades e também já enfrentou acusações feitas por Virginia Giuffre, que morreu em 2025. O caso segue em apuração. A Comissão Parlamentar Mista de Inquérito (CPMI) do Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social (INSS) antecipou para a próxima segunda-feira (23) o depoimento de Daniel Vorcaro. A oitiva do banqueiro é aguardada por parlamentares para que ele esclareça o envolvimento do Banco Master no escândalo de descontos a aposentadorias e pensões. Os Ministérios do Esporte e da Igualdade Racial divulgaram nota oficial nesta quarta-feira (18) manifestando solidariedade ao atacante brasileiro Vini Jr após o jogador denunciar um episódio de racismo durante a partida entre Real Madrid e Benfica, válida pela UEFA Champions League nesta terça-feira (17). Delegações de mais de 20 países se reúnem nos Estados Unidos nesta quinta-feira (19) para a primeira reunião do chamado “Conselho da Paz”. Durante o encontro, o presidente Donald Trump deve anunciar o envio de tropas americanas à Faixa de Gaza e a criação de um fundo multibilionário para reconstrução do território. O Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) teria criado um organograma específico para regulamentar o uso de redes sociais por seus integrantes, segundo informações da Polícia Civil. De acordo com as investigações, a facção criminosa também mantém uma espécie de “corregedoria interna” para fiscalizar condutas e impor disciplina aos membros. Essas e outras notícias você acompanha no Jornal da Manhã. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the channel! We are kicking off Season 7 with a powerful and urgent conversation with Professor, Writer, and Human Rights Lawyer Dan Kovalik.In this episode, we dive deep into the escalating crisis in Latin America. We analyze the aggressive posture of the Trump administration and Marco Rubio toward the region, which many are calling a new chapter of interventionist policy.Dan shares insights from his recent work and discussions regarding the tense standoff between Trump and Colombia's President. We also discuss the severe humanitarian impact of the U.S. blockade on Cuba, specifically focusing on how it blocks the country's access to power and fuel, intensifying the struggles of the Cuban people.We shift focus to the future of Venezuela, discussing the geopolitical pressures facing the Maduro government and the implications of recent actions that critics decry as attempts to undermine Venezuelan sovereignty.Plus, we break down the latest unsealed Epstein files. We discuss the international figures whose names are being mentioned and held accountable, including connections to Europe and the Middle East (specifically Norway, the UK, Slovakia, and France) and the ongoing legal troubles surrounding Prince Andrew.On a historical note, while the U.S. gears up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding, we take a moment to highlight the significance of Black History Month's 100th Anniversary—a true milestone that deserves recognition.Finally, we cover the alarming expansion of ICE detention centers, as warehouses are being purchased throughout the country to facilitate mass deportations.Don't forget to check out Dan Kovalik's books for deeper insights into these issues! Links below.Check out Dan's work here:[Insert Dan Kovalik Amazon Link]#DanKovalik #Season7Premiere #LatinAmerica #Venezuela #Cuba #EpsteinFiles #PrinceAndrew #BlackHistoryMonth #ICE #Politics #HumanRights

The AI chatbot Claude can help you write an email, challenge a hospital bill, or publish a novel. It was also reportedly used by the U.S. military in the operation that captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro. Now the Pentagon is threatening to cut ties with Anthropic, the company that built it, because it insists on keeping restrictions around autonomous weapons and mass surveillance. Journalist Gideon Lewis-Kraus spent months inside Anthropic, one of the world's most secretive AI companies, for a new piece in ‘The New Yorker,' where he asks: What happens when the people who built the machine can't fully explain what it's doing? He spoke with Tonya Mosley. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

1917 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS. MARS1.Liz Peek discusses the market's current drift and the continued dominance of Artificial Intelligence, arguing AI is not a bubble but a rapidly adopted technology transforming productivity, with companies underhiring as they assess impact and investors needing exposure to this dominant sector.2.Liz Peek critiques California Governor Gavin Newsom, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, citing California'sstruggles with homelessness, illegal immigration, and a wealth tax driving residents away, characterizing him as a catastrophe whose record undermines his viability.3.Judy Dempsey and Thaddeus Mart dismiss Poland's reparation demands from Russia as political jostling, criticize Senator Rubio's visit to Hungary for bolstering Viktor Orbán, and note the Wagner Group's reported return to Europe as destabilizing.4.Judy Dempsey and Thaddeus Mart identify a leadership void in Europe, noting weakness in Macron and Starmer, arguing Europe possesses treaty tools for defense but lacks political will, often blaming Donald Trump rather than addressing internal paralysis.5.Mary Kissel praises Secretary Rubio's Munich speech for emphasizing Western defense but notes he was softer on China than expected, arguing Europe only strengthens military commitments when shamed by the US or facing immediate threats.6.Mary Kissel analyzes the massive US naval deployment near Iran as a credible threat to force regime compliance, dismissing Iran's military drills in the Straits of Hormuz as feeble, suggesting the administration will use force if Tehran refuses dismantlement.7.Jonathan Schanzer of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies analyzes Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's disingenuous peace efforts, discusses US demands for Iran's total nuclear dismantlement, and highlights strategic confusion regarding the Board of Peace and Hamas supporters' involvement.8.Jonathan Schanzer describes Syria as effectively a Turkish proxy state viewed with danger by the region, discussing President Trump's announcement of five billion dollars from the Board of Peace for Gaza while expressing skepticism about Turkey and Qatar's reconstruction roles.9.Joseph Sternberg of the Wall Street Journal discusses European leaders finally addressing the continent's economic dysfunction compared to the US, noting proposals for a twenty-eighth regime to simplify business laws while politicians like Meloni and Merz face challenges balancing welfare states with growth reforms.10.Joseph Sternberg analyzes Prime Minister Keir Starmer's crash and burn scenario despite a large parliamentary majority, weakened by scandals and party infighting, with survival relying on the lack of compelling alternatives while constant policy reversals leave his government unable to foster growth.11.Alejandro Peña Esclusa details his transition from businessman to Venezuela's first political prisoner as Hugo Chávez, aided by the São Paulo Forum, dismantled democracy, recounting cacerolazo pot-banging protests and how the regime systematically destroyed the economy and persecuted dissenters.12.Alejandro Peña Esclusa discusses the reported capture of Nicolás Maduro, described as a Cuban asset and drug cartel leader, noting Venezuelans are cautiously celebrating with open protests while threats remain from radical groups and international friction regarding the transition.13.Gregory Copley of Defense & Foreign Affairs discusses the US deployment of one hundred troops to Nigeria to counter ISIS and Boko Haram, arguing stability requires addressing economic disenfranchisement from damming the River Niger rather than treating symptoms with military advisors.14.Gregory Copley reports Nigerian President Tinubu advocates for an African credit rating agency to reduce reliance on external assessments from firms like Moody's, reflecting growing desire for statistical independence and better quantification of local economies to attract investment.15.Gregory Copley argues Europe suffers from a leadership vacuum caused by post-WWII dependency on the US and bureaucratic corrosion within the EU, with economic recovery requiring slashing regulations as current welfare models become unsustainable amidst geopolitical threats.16.Gregory Copley notes that despite scandals surrounding Prince Andrew, the Royal Family remains essential glue holding the UK and Commonwealth together, with the King and working royals performing vital diplomatic functions while spares struggle without defined roles.

Alejandro Peña Esclusa discusses the reported capture of Nicolás Maduro, described as a Cuban asset and drug cartel leader, noting Venezuelans are cautiously celebrating with open protests while threats remain from radical groups and international friction regarding the transition.1900 PRESIDENT CIPRIANO CASTRO AND CABINET

From the BBC World Service: Japan's export figures were the strongest in three years, climbing 16.8% year over year in January. The data sharply beat market expectations. Plus, the German drugs giant Bayer is offering to pay more than $10 billion to settle claims over the weedkiller Roundup. And, European commercial flights have resumed to Venezuela for the first time since the ousting of President Nicolás Maduro.

From the BBC World Service: Japan's export figures were the strongest in three years, climbing 16.8% year over year in January. The data sharply beat market expectations. Plus, the German drugs giant Bayer is offering to pay more than $10 billion to settle claims over the weedkiller Roundup. And, European commercial flights have resumed to Venezuela for the first time since the ousting of President Nicolás Maduro.

On this episode we talk about the Olympics, Robert Duvall, John Kiriakou and John Harbaugh.  Sugar has an accident with his truck.  Mike brings a secret cigar for the cigar review and the guys were surprised.   Plus, a whole lot more that you don't want to miss. So, sit back and enjoy

No 3 em 1 desta quarta-feira (18), o destaque foi a Unidos do Viradouro, que é a grande campeã do Carnaval do Rio de Janeiro 2026 após uma disputa acirrada decidida apenas no último quesito da apuração. A escola conquistou seu quarto título na Sapucaí com um enredo que homenageou o Mestre Ciça, uma das maiores referências do samba. Por outro lado, a Acadêmicos de Niterói, que gerou polêmica ao levar o presidente Lula (PT) como enredo, acabou sendo rebaixada na competição deste ano. O presidente Lula (PT) sancionou, nesta quarta-feira (18), o projeto de reajuste salarial para servidores do Legislativo, mas vetou os chamados “penduricalhos”, que poderiam permitir que os salários dos servidores chegassem ao valor de R$ 80 mil. Além disso, o Partido dos Trabalhadores avalia que o ano eleitoral deve impedir a análise dos vetos. Reportagem: André Anelli. O Banco Central decretou a liquidação extrajudicial do Banco Pleno, marcando a sexta instituição ligada ao grupo do Banco Master a sofrer esse tipo de intervenção. O atual dono, Augusto Lima, chegou a ser preso no final de 2025 junto com Daniel Vorcaro, do Master, e hoje ambos cumprem medidas cautelares com o uso de tornozeleira eletrônica. Reportagem: Janaína Camelo. A Justiça dos Estados Unidos adiou a audiência de Nicolás Maduro, acusado de narcotráfico, do dia 17 para 26 de março. O ex-presidente venezuelano segue preso em Nova York, e a mudança foi solicitada pelo Ministério Público por questões logísticas e de planejamento processual, com aval da defesa e do juiz. Reportagem: Eliseu Caetano. O Vaticano anunciou que não vai participar do Conselho de Paz criado pelo presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, que tem como objetivo intermediar conflitos globais. A posição da Igreja é de que as crises internacionais são administradas pela ONU, justificando a ausência na nova estrutura proposta pelos EUA. Reportagem: Luca Bassani. O Palácio do Planalto teme um possível desgaste na relação com o público evangélico após o desfile da escola de samba Acadêmicos de Niterói, na Sapucaí (RJ). O desfile, que teve o presidente Lula (PT) como enredo, gerou polêmica e pode ter acendido um alerta no governo sobre o impacto da homenagem junto aos setores religiosos. Reportagem: André Anelli. O diretor-geral da Polícia Federal, Andrei Rodrigues, viaja com o presidente Lula (PT) em uma agenda oficial pela Ásia, em meio a um cenário de forte tensão com o STF. Rodrigues tem sido alvo de críticas recorrentes devido ao relatório da corporação sobre o caso do Banco Master. Reportagem: André Anelli. O conselheiro de Lula (PT), João Paulo Cunha, afirmou que Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) seria o rival mais difícil para as eleições presidenciais de 2026. A análise estratégica aponta que enfrentar o senador seria um desafio maior do que disputar contra Tarcísio de Freitas (Republicanos). Reportagem: Matheus Dias. Tudo isso e muito mais você acompanha no 3 em 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Claude, the AI model developed by Anthropic, was used by the US military during its operation to kidnap Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela. Anthropic was the first AI developer known to be used in a classified operation by the US department of defence. It was unclear how the tool, which has capabilities ranging from processing PDFs to piloting autonomous drones, was deployed. Former U.S. President Barack Obama said he did not see evidence that aliens “have made contact with us,” after sending social media abuzz by saying aliens were real on a podcast over the weekend. The former president later released a statement on Instagram, appearing to clarify what he meant by his comments that have since gone viral. The Nevada County Sheriff's Office said the avalanche was reported around 11:30 a.m. amid a heavy snowstorm that has closed both Interstate 80 and Highway 50 at the summit. Colin Gray faces two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of involuntary manslaughter, 20 counts of cruelty to children, and five counts of reckless conduct in connection with the Sept. 4, 2024, shooting at Apalachee High School. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For more than six decades, the United States has tried to topple the regime in Cuba. After ousting President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela, who was one of Cuba's closest allies, the Trump administration is closer than ever to forcing radical change on the island.The New York Times reporters Frances Robles and Michael Crowley discuss how the latest escalation is pushing Cuba to the brink, and whether this time the United States will get what it wants. Guest:Frances Robles, an international correspondent covering Latin America and the Caribbean for The New York Times.Michael Crowley, a reporter covering the State Department and U.S. foreign policy for The New York Times.Background reading: Cuba's government has lasted 67 years. Will it fall under Mr. Trump?Can Cuba survive without Venezuela's oil?Photo: Yamil Lage/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesFor more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before Delta Force captured Nicolás Maduro, Bryan Stern went on a secret mission in Venezuela. The veteran and Purple Heart recipient was there to extract opposition leader María Corina Machado, who had been living in hiding for her own safety. Bryan was trying to get María to Oslo to accept her Nobel Peace Prize. This daring operation – named Operation Golden Dynamite after Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite – involved land, sea, and air. This is just one of many high-stakes evacuations Bryan has conducted through his nonprofit organization, Grey Bull Rescue. Sasha and Bryan sat down to discuss the operation, just a few days after he returned from Venezuela. Subscribe to Sasha's Substack, HUMINT, to get more intelligence stories: https://sashaingber.substack.com/ For more information about the International Spy Museum, visit: https://www.spymuseum.org/ And if you have feedback or want to hear about a particular topic, you can reach us by email at spycast@spymuseum.org. This show is brought to you by N2K Networks, Goat Rodeo, and the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. This episode was produced by Flora Warshaw and the team at Goat Rodeo. At the International Spy Museum, Mike Mincey and Memphis Vaughan III are our video editors. Emily Rens is our graphic designer. Joshua Troemel runs our SPY social media. Amanda Ohlke is our Director of Adult Education and Mira Cohen is the Vice President of Programs.

The Pentagon is considering ending its relationship with artificial intelligence company Anthropic and their Claude model over disagreements of how the technology is being used. Anthropic's Claude is the only AI model currently being used by the U.S. Military, and is also used by businesses all around the world. The Pentagon does not want the model to hold its military action back, and Anthropic does not want its technology to used on citizens. FOX's John Saucier speaks with Jennifer Griffin, Chief National Security Correspondent for the Fox News Channel (FNC), who breaks down the talking points of each side, and explains how the AI was even used in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On January 3, 2026, the United States captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, ending his corrupt reign over the South American country. What led President Donald Trump to order this dramatic intervention? Franklin Camargo is Venezuelan-American political commentator who fled his native country in 2019. In this episode, Camargo discusses his remarkable journey, the capture of Maduro, and what Venezuelans really think about America. https://www.prageru.com/presenters/franklin-camargo JOIN PREMIUMListen ad-free for only $5/month at www.bit.ly/TAPpremiumFOLLOW USwww.linktr.ee/thisamericanpresidentCREDITSHost: Richard LimProducer: Michael NealArtist: Nip Rogers, www.NipRogers.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

//The Wire//2300Z February 16, 2026////ROUTINE////BLUF: CONCERNS ARE GROWING FOR TWO CAPTURED AMERICAN PILOTS DETAINED IN WEST AFRICA. UNITED STATES SEIZES OIL TANKER IN INDIAN OCEAN.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events-Indian Ocean: Over the weekend the United States seized the M/T *VERONICA III*, one of the tankers which fled Venezuela in the wake of the fall of the Maduro government. The vessel was boarded and seized due to carrying oil in violation of American sanctions.West Africa: Concerns are growing concerning the safety of Two American pilots who were illegally detained by authorities in Guinea almost 6 weeks ago. On December 29th, Brad Schlenker and Fabio Espinal Nunez were piloting a private charter flight when they diverted to Guinea to refuel. They were given permission to land, and upon taxiing to the terminal, were greeted by armed soldiers. Both pilots have been detained since the incident.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: As of right now, the issue of the pilots in Guinea is still in the realm of diplomacy, as the families of the captives have been working with the Embassy to secure the pilots' release. Since this line of effort has not yielded any progress, the families have gone to the media with the hope that a media blitz will pressure the White House to speed along their release.All of this can probably be handled with a phone call, but just in case a more active response is called for, an understanding of the terrain might be helpful.So far, many details remain unknown as the initial circumstances of the detention are hard to verify. Flying for a regional charter airline in Africa is one of the most dangerous jobs a pilot can take, simply due to the corruption that is rampant throughout the continent. As such, it was an odd choice to choose to land in this country in particular, which has led many to assess that there is more to the story than meets the eye. The status of the original charter itself is also not known; some reports state that this flight was a ferry flight moving an aircraft that was recently sold (i.e. no passengers on board), whereas other reports state that they were flying a Brazilian family to Dubai.In any case, taking the story at face-value, the pilots diverted to Guinea for fuel and upon landing probably did not have enough cash on hand for the required bribes. Verbal permission to land is not good enough in Africa, and every stage along the way involves greasing palms, which always demand more. In this case, these pilots are currently serving as a bargaining chip, having chosen to land in Guinea at the worst possible time...during a state of military coup. General Mamadi Doumbouya is currently running the country after "winning" the election one day before these pilots landed. Doumbouya was the leader of the 2021 coup that overthrew the previous government, and over the past few years, the beleaguered nation has been host to the standard West African experience of poverty and violence while under military rule.Now that he's made his warlord status official, his government is probably looking to increase his standing. Nothing pads the ego of an African warlord quite like snatching a couple of Americans so as to get the attention of the United States (the mere dialog with the US alone will increase the legitimacy of his government).However, Doumbouya might find that his little stunt gets the wrong kind of attention from the United States if the pilots are not released immediately. Whatever the pilots did (if anything) to get detained is not a good enough excuse to avoid American involvement; the United States has proven over the past year that the US military will bomb a country back to the stone age for nothing more than a Klondike bar, so Doumbouya would be wise to correct this issue immediately. Local media reports (such that they are) ind

Como ya sucedió con Venezuela hace unos meses, el Gobierno Trump, envalentonado con la captura de Nicolás Maduro, está aplicando la máxima presión contra el régimen cubano. En la Casa Blanca están convencidos de que la situación económica de la isla es extremadamente vulnerable, algo que ha agravado la pérdida de su principal valedor y benefactor. Trump considera que se abre una ventana de oportunidad única para provocar una caída del castrismo antes de que finalice el presente año. El exitoso apresamiento de Maduro y el posterior sometimiento de importantes figuras del régimen chavista como Delcy Rodríguez invita a pensar que una operación de estas características podría salirles bien. Trump ha pedido a los dirigentes cubanos "llegar a un acuerdo antes de que sea demasiado tarde", advirtiéndoles que el flujo de petróleo y dinero venezolano hacia la isla ha terminado. En reuniones privadas altos cargos del Gobierno están tratando de identificar a posibles colaboradores dentro del castrismo que estén dispuestos a negociar una transición a cambio de ciertas concesiones personales. En La Habana muchos parecen dispuestos a escuchar, más aún tras la captura de Maduro, cuya escolta era cubana. El plan se sustenta sobre dos pilares. El primero un bloqueo petrolero y el segundo la eliminación de las misiones médicas internacionales, algo que proporciona divisa fuerte al régimen. Por de pronto está surtiendo efecto. Cuba padece en estos momentos una escasez crítica de combustible que amenaza con paralizar el país en pocas semanas. Los apagones son constantes y están colapsando servicios básicos como la sanidad y el sistema de suministro de agua, algo que aleja al turismo, otra de las fuentes de divisas del castrismo. Ante este panorama las Naciones Unidas y presidentes hispanoamericanos como el chileno Gabriel Boric y la mexicana Claudia Sheinbaum han denunciado que estas medidas de bloqueo suponen una violación injustificable de los derechos humanos de la población civil. Sheinbaum incluso ha empezado a enviar ayuda humanitaria a la isla. Para Estados Unidos esta crisis no es más que la consecuencia última de seis décadas largas de gestión económica incompetente. A pesar de que los problemas se le acumulan, el régimen cubano mantiene una postura desafiante. Raúl Castro y Miguel Díaz-Canel han rechazado cualquier rendición bajo coacción y han convocado jornadas de defensa nacional para preparar a la población ante una posible invasión. Pero estas maniobras son simple teatro en un país que no puede mantener ni la energía eléctrica fluyendo. A diferencia de Venezuela, Cuba carece de una oposición organizada y una sociedad civil robusta, lo que dificulta que se calque el modelo venezolano. Se han producido algunas protestas silenciosas mediante "cacerolazos" nocturnos, pero el miedo a la represión y la omnipresencia de la Seguridad del Estado ha impedido que el malestar escale. Para Trump y Marco Rubio, que es descendiente de cubanos, el fin del castrismo supondría un logro que ningún otro Gobierno en 65 años ha conseguido. El castrismo has sobrevivido a 19 mandatos y 13 presidentes de EEUU. Trump quiere ser el último de esta larga lista, pero si no lo consigue rápido el coste será muy elevado para los cubanos. Para tratar este tema hoy vuelve a La ContraCrónica Julio González, nuestra joven promesa de Córdoba, que sigue este tema de Cuba con mucha atención. · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #castrismo #cuba Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Daniel Di Martino, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins Freddy Gray to discuss the ongoing situation in Venezuela. Over a month on from the 'bold and spectacular raid' and capture of Maduro, Daniel explains the reasons why he has hope in the government of Delcy Rodriguez and the changes that have occurred since – from the increase in the oil price to the release of political prisoners. With only three years left of the Trump presidency, how can he be sure that the interim president isn't just playing for time?We hope our listeners will forgive the abrupt ending to this Americano episode, as the Spectator's street was briefly evacuated by police in what turned out to be a false alarm!Produced by Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We break down a new report that the U.S. military is preparing for potentially weeks-long operations against Iran, even as another aircraft carrier deploys to the Middle East and nuclear negotiations resume in Geneva.  Later in the show — Britain announces it is sending an aircraft carrier strike group to the Arctic, citing a rising Russian threat amid broader geopolitical tensions.  We also explore how the Pentagon reportedly used advanced artificial intelligence during the raid that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro — a sign AI's battlefield role is expanding. (Source: The Wall Street Journal) And in today's Back of the Brief — European officials allege Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was killed with a rare poison dart frog toxin, intensifying accusations against the Kremlin.  To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Cozy Earth: Visit https://www.CozyEarth.com/PDB & Use code PDB for up to 20% off Ultra Pouches: Don't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code PDB at https://takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad HomeServe: Protect your home systems from costly repairs with HomeServe—plans start at $4.99/month at https://HomeServe.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Miller, Trump's Goebbels, has openly declared that the new “international law” is “might makes right.” To discuss how that is playing out with the attacks on small boats off the coasts of South America, the kidnapping of President Maduro of Venezuela, the attempt to squeeze the country of Cuba to the point of collapse, Gaza and other outrageous ways this is playing out internationally, this week Sam speaks to legal scholar Marjorie Cohn. Follow her work at marjoriecohn.com.Read, share and discuss The People's Indictment of Donald Trump. To get involved, text REFUSE to 855-755-1314 or ⁠sign up online⁠, follow @RefuseFascism on social media (@RefuseFashizm on TikTok) and our YouTube channel: @Refuse_Fascism.Support:⁠⁠Subscribe to Refuse Fascism on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/refusefascism⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donate.refusefascism.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Venmo: Refuse-Fascism⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy merch (Big Cartel)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy merch (Fourth Wall)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music for this episode: Penny the Snitch by Ikebe Shakedown

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker sat down with the interim President of Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez for her first interview with an American journalist since the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. special forces. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Voici un résumé sur la récente manifestation pro-Maduro à Caracas. Here is a summary of the recent pro-Maduro demonstration in Caracas.Les partisans du gouvernement exigent le retour de l'ancien président Nicolas Maduro parce qu'ils sont convaincus qu'il a été capturé par les États-Unis. Government supporters demand the return of former president Nicolas Maduro because they are convinced he was captured by the United States.Alors, premier point : l'ampleur et le message de la manif. So, first point: the scale and message of the protest.On parle de milliers de personnes, surtout des employés du secteur public, qui défilaient dans le centre de Caracas. We are talking about thousands of people, mostly public sector employees, marching in central Caracas.Ils scandaient des slogans comme « le Venezuela a besoin de Nicolas ». They chanted slogans like "Venezuela needs Nicolas."Ils ont même déployé un grand drapeau avec une photo de Maduro et de sa femme et ce message en anglais : « Bring them back ». They even displayed a large flag with a photo of Maduro and his wife and this message in English: "Bring them back."Deuxième point : la rhétorique anti-américaine. Second point: anti-American rhetoric.La manif, c'était clairement une démonstration d'opposition à ce que les participants considèrent comme l'ingérence des États-Unis. The protest was clearly a demonstration of opposition to what the participants consider to be interference by the United States.Le fils de Maduro, Nicolas Maduro Guerra, qu'on surnomme « Nicolasito », a vraiment galvanisé la foule. Maduro's son, Nicolas Maduro Guerra, nicknamed "Nicolasito," really galvanized the crowd.Son message, c'était que le peuple vénézuélien a développé une profonde conscience anti-impérialiste et qu'ils ne sont pas américains. His message was that the Venezuelan people have developed a deep anti-imperialist consciousness and that they are not American.Et enfin, troisième point clé : les actions du gouvernement par intérim. And finally, the third key point: the actions of the interim government.Depuis la chute de Maduro, la présidente par intérim, Delcy Rodriguez, a fait plusieurs concessions importantes aux États-Unis. Since Maduro's fall, interim president Delcy Rodriguez has made several important concessions to the United States.Sous la pression de Washington, elle a promis une loi d'amnistie, une réforme de la justice et même une ouverture du secteur pétrolier au privé. Under pressure from Washington, she has promised an amnesty law, justice reform, and even the opening of the oil sector to the private sector. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.