The attack on Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro herald the decoupling of Trump’s United States from the rules-based international order, and the end of liberal order as a whole. A new international order is now emerging, based on the use of force, revisionism and security on the American continent. Here are five keys to understanding the outcomes of the military intervention, and the new order it ushers in.
Archives for January 4, 2026
Trump Is Whitewashing Slavery’s Brutal Reality
Trump is seeking to to purge public memorials and markers honoring the suffering and heroism of the enslaved as well as those who championed their freedom. Among the materials reportedly flagged for removal from history museums, national parks and other government facilities is a disturbing but powerful photograph known as “The Scourged Back.”
Miami Republicans: Cuba and Nicaragua Next on Trump’s Hit List
After the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, U.S. Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart predicts the leaders in Cuba and Nicaragua will soon be deposed. U.S. Reps. Carlos Giménez and María Elvira Salazar also praised Trump’s administration for ending the 15-year reign of Maduro.
As Data Centers Draw Opposition Across Florida, DeSantis and Environmentalists Forge an Unlikely Alliance
As AI data centers proliferate across Florida, communities are pushing back against their massive water and energy consumption. From Palm Beach County’s “Project Tango” to rural Osceola County, residents fear these facilities will drain aquifers and ruin neighborhoods. While Governor DeSantis has unexpectedly signaled support for local control over these centers, the state legislature’s deference to corporate secrecy remains a hurdle. A proposed solution involves requiring substantial bonds from developers to cover environmental damages.
The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Sunday, January 4, 2025
Florida: A History in Pictures, a Palm Coast Historical Society Speaker Series, Palm Coast Farmers’ Market, the beauty and romance of Teresa Carreno, the Venezuelan composer and pianist you’ve not yet heard, but should.