Intervention in Venezuela could test Trump’s ability to hold GOP together in an election year

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela will pose a fresh test of his ability to hold together a restive Republican coalition during a challenging election year that could be defined by domestic concerns like health care and affordability.

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McKeesport welcomes two new council members

By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com

January 6, 2026

Jessica Johnson and Adam Alfer were sworn into office Monday night. Two new members of McKeesport City Council who were elected in November were sworn into office Monday night. Judge David Spurgeon of...

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Glassport swears in officials, promotes Pettis to sergeant

January 6, 2026

Council President Anthony Colecchi and Vice President Mark Stecak were reelected to their positions. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI Several Glassport officials took the oath of office at Monday’s annu...

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Payne-Harrison becomes first Black woman ever to serve on West Mifflin council

January 6, 2026

Mayor Chris Kelly and other officials were also sworn in Monday night. By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI History was made during Monday’s reorganization meeting in West Mifflin. Carla Payne-Harrison beca...

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Monessen mayor, other officials sworn into office

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

January 6, 2026

The city will honor a longtime public servant by holding Rosalie Nicksich Day Jan. 9. Several Monessen council members and city employees were sworn in to office during Monday’s reorganization meeting...