WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- No Labels issued the following commentary: * * * Who Was Really Backing Maduro? China, Russia, Cuba, and Iran's role in financing, arming, and shielding Venezuela's dictatorship By Peyton Lofton When American forces arrested Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, four countries immediately and unequivocally denounced the U.S.: China called it "illegal and bullying." Russia felt "deep concern and condemnation." Cuba said it was "cowardly" and "blatant imperialist and fa more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11780) on Jan. 9, 2026, by international relations specialist Luisa Blanchfield. Here are excerpts: * * * United Nations Issues: Overview of the United Nations System The United Nations (UN) system comprises interconnected entities including the United Nations, specialized agencies, peacekeeping operations, funds and programs, and other entities. Congress has generally support more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript: * * * Remarks by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at Rocket Lab in Los Angeles * SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: How are we doing today Patriots? Well, it is a, what a great location to wrap up the first week of what we are calling the Arsenal of Freedom tour and this company you right here, are front and center as a part of ensuring that we build an Arsenal of Freedom that America needs and America deserves. W more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Secretary Marco Rubio's call on Jan. 9, 2026, with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte today. The two leaders discussed the ongoing U.S.-led efforts to bring a negotiated end to the Russia-Ukraine war. They also discussed the significance of Arctic security for all NATO Allies. * * *  more PR