Morning Wire Evening Wire: Trump’s Maduro Bounty & Carano, Disney Settle | 8.8.25
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Aug 8, 2025 President Trump raises the bounty on Venezuela's dictator, stirring international intrigue. A judge tackles a controversial case involving Alligator Alcatraz, showcasing the quirky side of the law. In the realm of entertainment, Disney settles a high-profile lawsuit with Gina Carano, causing ripples in Hollywood. There's also buzz around a major merger between Skydance and Paramount, alongside amusing insights from Howard Stern's contract discussions. Dive into the latest legal battles and their unexpected twists!
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Historic Armenia–Azerbaijan Peace Signing
- The White House hosted Armenia and Azerbaijan leaders for a formal peace signing hailed as a major diplomatic breakthrough.
- The agreement opens a U.S.-backed South Caucasus transit corridor that will bear Trump's name.
Pentagon Authorized To Target Latin Cartels
- President Trump authorized the Pentagon to use military force against Latin American drug cartels labeled as terrorist groups.
- The authorization allows operations at sea or on foreign soil against cartels like Tren de Aragua and Cartel de los Soles.
Maduro Reward Doubled To $50M
- The Trump administration doubled the reward for information leading to Nicolas Maduro's arrest to $50 million.
- Officials say Maduro runs a narco-terror network trafficking cocaine and fentanyl into the U.S.