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Maria Corina Machado sets conditions to back dialogue in Venezuela
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Maria Corina Machado sets conditions to back dialogue in Venezuela
Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado and opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia said they did not help design a dialogue on governing.

All senators invited to Zelensky meeting as Congress weighs Russia sanctions bill
All 100 senators have been invited to a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. in the U.S. Capitol, multiple sources confirmed to The Hill. The meeting was originally reported by Punchbowl News. The gathering comes as the Senate considers a bill that would impose harsher sanctions on Russia and its trading…

Homan: ICE officer in Maine shooting shouldn’t have cleared vetting if allegations true
Border czar Tom Homan on Sunday said the immigration officer accused of fatally shooting a man in Maine should not have cleared the vetting process if allegations of a violent past are true. Family members said Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer David Brouillette had severe mental health challenges, a history violent behavior and a…

Live updates: Trump makes remarks in Michigan ahead of primaries
President Trump on Monday is visiting Milford, Mich., visiting the General Motors Milford Proving Ground, where he will tout manufacturing and give remarks. Before addressing a crowd, he watched a drag race of several GM vehicles, including a 2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing versus a white 2027 Corvette Z06 with orange stripes. Over the weekend, the…

Cuban president accuses U.S. of using 'Nazi practices' against Cuba
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel accused the U.S. government of using "Nazi practices" and carrying out a "genocidal" policy against the island.

Judge dismisses challenge to Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission
A federal judge rejected claims that President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission improperly left out certain faiths, dismissing a challenge Monday that sought to declare it illegal. An interfaith coalition argued the commission excluded non-Judeo Christian religions in violation of legal requirements that it be “fairly balanced.” “Its members include workers in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, have…
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Gunther Von Hagens, inventor of plastination, dies at 81
Gunther Von Hagens, the inventor of the method of preserving the human body called plastination, died on Friday in a German hospital at the age of 81.

Brazil, China strengthen trade ties amid U.S. tariffs
Brazil and China agreed Monday to speed up negotiations on a trade agreement between Mercosur and China after new U.S. tariffs hit Brazilian exports.

Europe Must Learn From Ukraine’s Example, Top EU Defense Official Says
“We were looking at how to support Ukraine—now we are looking at how Ukraine can support us.”

Why America’s AI Race Depends on Innovation, Infrastructure, and Smart Policy
Winning the AI race requires secure models, expanded infrastructure, and policies that foster innovation. The post Why America’s AI Race Depends on Innovation, Infrastructure, and Smart Policy appeared first on The National Interest.

Brent crude prices down, stock futures up amid pause in Iran war
Oil prices dropped and stock futures rose Monday amid a three-day pause in attacks between the United States and Iran.

The Fight for International Justice Continues
Despite setbacks, the powerful can still be held to account for their crimes.