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What Happened Today – January 2, 2026

Stephen Schwartz at piano

Stephen Schwartz, composer of Godspell, Wicked, and Pippin who performed at the Kennedy Center's 1971 opening, withdrew from a planned May opera gala after the board voted to add Trump's name to the venue. (Photo: Nathan Johnson)

BREAKING [2:22 AM EST]: The Associated Press reports that seven explosions were heard in Caracas overnight with low-flying aircraft. Pentagon silent. US has killed 115+ in Venezuelan boat strikes since September and attacked a land target last week. They choose their enemies, attack, and then build the case later. A Kentucky woman went to a … Read more