Sec. Rubio testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for the first time - since the U.S. operation in Venezuela, and provides a behind the scenes perspective on one of the biggest stories of 2026.

00:00 Introduction: Are We at War in Venezuela?

00:09 Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing Highlights

00:47 The Importance of the Hearing and Secretary Rubio's Role

02:25 US Operations in Venezuela: Goals and Challenges

03:22 Secretary Rubio's Explanation and Gangster's Paradise

04:07 Economic Mechanism and US-Venezuela Relations

06:43 Senator Murphy's Questions on Defining Success

07:29 CIA Director's Meeting in Caracas and Embassy Plans

10:59 Congressional Concerns: War Powers and Consultation

18:06 Senator Duckworth's Perspective on Military Options

21:17 Conclusion: What Does Winning Look Like?

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Jenna provides a comprehensive overview of the news events over the last 48 hours. This report covers the shooting of 37 year-old Alex Pretti, eyewitness accounts, federal and local government on-the-record comments, and public perception. Jenna discusses the importance of nonpartisan journalism in today's media environment.

00:00 The biggest story in the nation.

00:37 Details of the Minneapolis Shooting

03:08 Government and Law Enforcement Response

06:32 Eyewitness Accounts and Media Coverage

17:25 Legal and Political Repercussions

25:45 Statements from Officials and Family

34:37 Outrage Over

35:02 Debate on Gun Possession and Law Enforcement

36:30 Political Reactions and Investigations

37:31 Media's Role in Reporting

41:36 Federal vs. State Law Conflicts

46:25 SmartHER News' Mission and challenges when confronting critique about being on "the right side of history" and picking a side.

52:10 The Importance of Nonpartisan Journalism

01:00:33 Concluding Thoughts and Viewer Engagement

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Cheat sheet on the President's remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland - from secret weapons to the American housing market.

00:15 President Trump's Speech at Davos

02:12 Secret Weapon in Venezuela

05:08 Greenland: Strategic Importance

08:41 US Military and Greenland "Acquisition"

14:39 A potentially impactful announcement on the U.S. Real Estate Market

21:51 SmartHER Travel to Greenland?