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U.S. to blockade “sanctioned” Venezuela oil tankers with military; John Nichols responds to Trump’s Oval Office address

0:10 – We start today’s coverage in Venezuela. President Trump has announced a blockade on “sanctioned” Venezuelan oil vessels. Miguel R. Tinker Salas is professor emeritus of History at Pomona College and joins us to talk about Venezuela’s oil industry and this development, and parse the “absurdity” of Trump’s comments. He is the author of The … Continued


Democracy Now!

Democracy Now! – December 18, 2025

On today’s show: “Divorced from Reality”: Economist Dean Baker Fact-Checks Trump’s Primetime Speech Meet Tania Nemer, Fired Immigration Judge Suing Trump Admin Amid Purge of Immigration Court System “No Military Solution”: Is Peace Possible in Sudan as “Proxy War” Expands? Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump announces blockade of Venezuela, as Pentagon says will not release video of Sept 2 boat attack; Activists urge State Insurance Commissioner to hold insurers accountable for skyrocketing home insurance costs; Trump delivers unusual Oval Office address … Continued