US will exit dozens of international organizations as it further retreats from global cooperation
Read full article: US will exit dozens of international organizations as it further retreats from global cooperationThe Trump administration will withdraw from dozens of international organizations, including the U.N.’s population agency and the U.N. treaty that establishes international climate negotiations.
Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'
Read full article: Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'President Donald Trump is proposing setting military spending at $1_5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.”.
Venezuela's military buries soldiers slain in US operation to capture Maduro
Read full article: Venezuela's military buries soldiers slain in US operation to capture MaduroVenezuela’s military held a mass funeral in Caracas as it began to bury dozens of soldiers slain during the United States' weekend operation to capture former President Nicolás Maduro.
Mexico becomes crucial fuel supplier to Cuba but pledges no extra shipments after Maduro toppled
Read full article: Mexico becomes crucial fuel supplier to Cuba but pledges no extra shipments after Maduro toppledMexico has emerged as a key fuel supplier to Havana as the United States prepares to seize control of Venezuelan oil and the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump hardens its stance toward Cuba.
Trump threats against Greenland pose new, potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO
Read full article: Trump threats against Greenland pose new, potentially unprecedented challenge to NATOU.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threats against Greenland pose a new and potentially unprecedented challenge to NATO, perhaps even an existential one.
US military action in Venezuela is seen as both a blessing and a curse for Russia's Putin
Read full article: US military action in Venezuela is seen as both a blessing and a curse for Russia's PutinThe U.S. military operation in Venezuela can be seen as both a benefit and a burden for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
US seeks to assert its control over Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures and sales worldwide
Read full article: US seeks to assert its control over Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures and sales worldwidePresident Donald Trump's administration is seeking to assert its control over Venezuelan oil, seizing two sanctioned tankers transporting petroleum and announcing plans to relax some sanctions so the U.S. can oversee the sale of Venezuela’s petroleum worldwide.
Iran army chief threatens preemptive attack over 'rhetoric' targeting country after Trump's comments
Read full article: Iran army chief threatens preemptive attack over 'rhetoric' targeting country after Trump's commentsIran’s army chief has threatened preemptive military action over the “rhetoric” targeting the Islamic Republic.
Behind the photo: How a woman running from US bombs in Venezuela captured the night's fear and chaos
Read full article: Behind the photo: How a woman running from US bombs in Venezuela captured the night's fear and chaosA photo of 21-year-old Mariana Camargo dashing through the streets of eastern Caracas as explosions boomed in the background was soon on front pages of major international outlets.
What’s next in deposed Venezuela leader Nicolás Maduro’s criminal case
Read full article: What’s next in deposed Venezuela leader Nicolás Maduro’s criminal caseNicolás Maduro’s first court hearing — a heavily secured spectacle where he proclaimed he is still Venezuela’s president and pleaded “soy inocente” — was merely the beginning of a legal odyssey that could keep him locked up and out of power for years, maybe even the rest of his life.
Cuba releases details of 32 officers killed in US strike on Venezuela as US defends attack
Read full article: Cuba releases details of 32 officers killed in US strike on Venezuela as US defends attackThe Cuban government has revealed the identities of 32 military personnel killed during the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price
Read full article: Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market pricePresident Donald Trump says Venezuela will be providing 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to the U.S., and he pledges to use proceeds from the sale of this oil “to benefit the people” of both countries.
Florida attorney general ‘seriously’ considering bringing state case against Maduro, DeSantis says
Read full article: Florida attorney general ‘seriously’ considering bringing state case against Maduro, DeSantis saysThe Florida Attorney General’s Office is “seriously” considering bringing a state case against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Trump’s vague claims of the US running Venezuela raise questions about planning for what comes next
Read full article: Trump’s vague claims of the US running Venezuela raise questions about planning for what comes nextPresident Donald Trump’s has made broad but vague assertions that the United States is going to “run” Venezuela after the ouster of Nicolás Maduro but has offered almost no details about how it will do so.
The Latest: Venezuela says 24 security officers were killed in US operation to capture Maduro
Read full article: The Latest: Venezuela says 24 security officers were killed in US operation to capture MaduroVenezuela's military says the U.S. operation to capture Nicolás Maduro resulted in dozens of casualties.
What Americans think about the situation in Venezuela, according to recent polls
Read full article: What Americans think about the situation in Venezuela, according to recent pollsThere are few signs that President Donald Trump’s supporters wanted the United States to become more embroiled in foreign conflicts — even as many Republicans show initial support for his military strike in Venezuela.
Trump administration thanks the media for keeping quiet before the strike that captured Maduro
Read full article: Trump administration thanks the media for keeping quiet before the strike that captured MaduroNews organizations got a rare “thank you” from the Trump administration for not putting its military action in Venezuela in jeopardy by reporting on it before it happened.
Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol
Read full article: Fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the CapitolOn the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, there's no official event to memorialize what happened.
Ukraine's allies praise major progress on defense guarantees if a peace deal is struck with Russia
Read full article: Ukraine's allies praise major progress on defense guarantees if a peace deal is struck with RussiaUkraine’s allies have made major progress toward defending the country if a peace deal is struck with Russia.
Trump tries to rally House GOP but meanders along the way as the party's majority narrows
Read full article: Trump tries to rally House GOP but meanders along the way as the party's majority narrowsPresident Donald Trump insists Republicans have “so many good nuggets” to campaign on as they try to hold their slim House majority.
Rubio, Hegseth brief congressional leaders as questions mount over next steps in Venezuela
Read full article: Rubio, Hegseth brief congressional leaders as questions mount over next steps in VenezuelaSecretary of State Marco Rubio and other top officials have briefed leaders in Congress on the striking military operation in Venezuela.
After Maduro capture, Trump's tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialism
Read full article: After Maduro capture, Trump's tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialismPresident Donald Trump hasn’t minced words about the larger message he’s trying to send the world with the U.S. military raid to capture Nicolás Maduro.
Key moments in the US arrest of and case against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
Read full article: Key moments in the US arrest of and case against Venezuelan leader Nicolás MaduroAfter apparent months of planning, the U.S. strike that resulted in the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro unfolded swiftly over the weekend, with American forces converging on Caracas to arrest Maduro and his wife.
Military action in Venezuela emerges as an issue in a closely watched GOP primary in Kentucky
Read full article: Military action in Venezuela emerges as an issue in a closely watched GOP primary in KentuckyPresident Donald Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela has emerged as a flash point in a closely watched Republican primary campaign in Kentucky.
‘He deserves to be brought to justice’: DeSantis touts Trump administration’s capture of Maduro
Read full article: ‘He deserves to be brought to justice’: DeSantis touts Trump administration’s capture of MaduroFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed his support for the Trump administration’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
US allies and adversaries use UN meeting to critique Venezuela intervention as America defends it
Read full article: US allies and adversaries use UN meeting to critique Venezuela intervention as America defends itAllies and adversaries of the United States have used an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council to voice opposition to the audacious U.S. military operation in Venezuela that captured leader Nicolás Maduro.
The Latest: Trump officials give nearly two-hour briefing to top lawmakers on Venezuela
Read full article: The Latest: Trump officials give nearly two-hour briefing to top lawmakers on VenezuelaTop officials from President Donald Trump's administration have briefed congressional leaders on the U.S. government’s plans for the future of Venezuela.
Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges
Read full article: Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking chargesDeposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declares himself “innocent” and a “decent man” as he pleads not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges.
US capture of Maduro divides a changed region, thrilling Trump's allies and threatening his foes
Read full article: US capture of Maduro divides a changed region, thrilling Trump's allies and threatening his foesThe U.S. capture and ouster of Venezuelan strongman leader Nicolás Maduro marked a stunning culmination of the Trump administration’s efforts to assert dominance in Latin America.
Cuba says 32 Cuban officers were killed in US action in Venezuela
Read full article: Cuba says 32 Cuban officers were killed in US action in VenezuelaAn American military operation in Venezuela killed 32 Cuban officers over the weekend, the Cuban government said Sunday in the first official acknowledgement of the deaths.
Wall Street gains ground as crude prices and oil company stocks rise after the US raid on Venezuela
Read full article: Wall Street gains ground as crude prices and oil company stocks rise after the US raid on VenezuelaStocks closed higher on Wall Street, led by a mix of energy companies and banks.
North Korea says latest missile tests involve hypersonic weapons system
Read full article: North Korea says latest missile tests involve hypersonic weapons systemNorth Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has observed test-flights of hypersonic missiles and underscored the need to bolster the country’s nuclear war deterrent.
Delcy Rodríguez becomes Venezuela's interim president after Maduro's ouster
Read full article: Delcy Rodríguez becomes Venezuela's interim president after Maduro's ousterVenezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez has taken the place of her ally President Nicolás Maduro who was captured by the United States in a nighttime military operation.
After Maduro, who's next? Trump spurs speculation about his plans for Greenland, Cuba and Colombia
Read full article: After Maduro, who's next? Trump spurs speculation about his plans for Greenland, Cuba and ColombiaA day after the ouster of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump is renewing his calls for an American takeover of the Danish territory of Greenland and is threatening Colombia with military action over its drug trade.
Maduro’s case will revive a legal debate over immunity for foreign leaders tested in Noriega trial
Read full article: Maduro’s case will revive a legal debate over immunity for foreign leaders tested in Noriega trialWhen Nicolás Maduro appears in a New York courtroom to face U.S. drug charges, he'll be following a path taken by Panama's Manuel Noriega, another strongman who was toppled by American forces.
US intervention in Venezuela could test Trump's ability to hold GOP together in an election year
Read full article: US intervention in Venezuela could test Trump's ability to hold GOP together in an election yearPresident Donald Trump's military intervention in Venezuela is testing his ability to hold the Republican coalition together.
The Latest: Rubio suggests US won't run Venezuela day-to-day
Read full article: The Latest: Rubio suggests US won't run Venezuela day-to-daySecretary of State Marco Rubio suggested the United States would not take a day-to-day role in governing Venezuela, a turnaround after President Donald Trump announced a day earlier that the U.S. would be running Venezuela following its ouster of leader Nicolás Maduro.
After capture and removal, Venezuela's Maduro is being held at notorious Brooklyn jail
Read full article: After capture and removal, Venezuela's Maduro is being held at notorious Brooklyn jailThe New York jail holding Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is a facility so troubled, some judges have refused to send people there even as it has housed such famous inmates as music stars R. Kelly and Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Trump's plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela's oil industry faces major hurdles
Read full article: Trump's plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela's oil industry faces major hurdlesPresident Donald Trump's plan to take control of Venezuela's oil industry and ask American companies to revitalize it after capturing that country's president in a military raid isn't likely to have a significant immediate impact on oil prices.
Rubio says US will press change in Venezuela with oil embargo, while Trump insists 'we're in charge'
Read full article: Rubio says US will press change in Venezuela with oil embargo, while Trump insists 'we're in charge'Secretary of State Marco Rubio is suggesting the United States won’t govern Venezuela other than enforcing an existing “oil quarantine” on the country.
How cocaine and corruption led to the indictment of Maduro
Read full article: How cocaine and corruption led to the indictment of MaduroA newly unsealed U.S. Justice Department indictment accuses captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of running a “corrupt, illegitimate government” fueled by a drug-trafficking operation that flooded the U.S. with thousands of tons of cocaine.
Former Florida National Guard chief says state’s military units could aid Venezuela operation
Read full article: Former Florida National Guard chief says state’s military units could aid Venezuela operationA former Florida National Guard leader said state military units could play a crucial role in Venezuela following the dramatic U.S. military operation that removed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro from power.
Venezuelans wonder who's in charge as Trump claims contact with Maduro's deputy
Read full article: Venezuelans wonder who's in charge as Trump claims contact with Maduro's deputyVenezuelans are trying to understand who is in charge after the United States announced the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
Capture of Maduro and US claim that it will run Venezuela raise new legal questions
Read full article: Capture of Maduro and US claim that it will run Venezuela raise new legal questionsLegal questions are being raised about the Trump administration’s capture of Venezuela’s president and claims that it will “run” the South American country.
Maduro's ouster sparks celebrations among Venezuelans in South Florida
Read full article: Maduro's ouster sparks celebrations among Venezuelans in South FloridaRevelers chanted “liberty” and draped Venezuelan flags over their shoulders in South Florida on Saturday to celebrate the U.S. military operation to capture President Nicolás Maduro and remove him from the country.
After ousting Maduro in Venezuela, Trump commits himself to another foreign policy project
Read full article: After ousting Maduro in Venezuela, Trump commits himself to another foreign policy projectPresident Donald Trump declared Saturday’s military operation that led to the ouster of Nicolás Maduro a major success.
From bus driver to president: Venezuela's Maduro never escaped his predecessor's shadow
Read full article: From bus driver to president: Venezuela's Maduro never escaped his predecessor's shadowNicolás Maduro's fall at the hands of the United States follows months of pressure from the Trump administration.
US plans to ‘run’ Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust Maduro
Read full article: US plans to ‘run’ Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust MaduroPresident Donald Trump insists that the U.S. government would run Venezuela after an audacious military operation that plucked leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country.
US plans to 'run' Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust Maduro
Read full article: US plans to 'run' Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust MaduroPresident Donald Trump says the United States will run Venezuela at least temporarily after an audacious military operation plucked leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country.
US Coast Guard searches for survivors of boat strikes as odds diminish days later
Read full article: US Coast Guard searches for survivors of boat strikes as odds diminish days laterThe Coast Guard said it's still searching for people who had jumped off alleged drug-smuggling boats when the U.S. military attacked them days earlier.
US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdown
Read full article: US imposes sanctions on 4 Venezuelan oil firms and 4 more tankers in Maduro crackdownThe U.S. has imposed sanctions on four firms in Venezuela's oil sector and designated four additional oil tankers as blocked property.
CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say
Read full article: CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources sayThe CIA was behind a drone strike last week at a docking area believed to have been used by Venezuelan drug cartels.
Peruvian shamans predict Maduro's fall, continued global conflicts in 2026
Read full article: Peruvian shamans predict Maduro's fall, continued global conflicts in 2026A group of Peruvian shamans gathered in front of the sea in the Miraflores district of Peru’s capital city to carry out an annual ritual in which they make predictions for the upcoming year.
In escalating tensions with Venezuela, Trump says the US 'hit' a coastal drug loading facility
Read full article: In escalating tensions with Venezuela, Trump says the US 'hit' a coastal drug loading facilityPresident Donald Trump has indicated that the U.S. has “hit” a dock facility along a shore as he wages a pressure campaign on Venezuela.
Venezuela seeks to criminalize oil tanker seizures as Trump puts pressure on Maduro
Read full article: Venezuela seeks to criminalize oil tanker seizures as Trump puts pressure on MaduroVenezuela's National Assembly has approved a measure criminalizing activities that hinder navigation and commerce, like the seizure of oil tankers.
Trump announces plans for new Navy 'battleship' as part of a 'Golden Fleet'
Read full article: Trump announces plans for new Navy 'battleship' as part of a 'Golden Fleet'President Donald Trump has announced a bold plan for the Navy to build a new, large warship that he is calling a “battleship” as part of a larger vision to create a “Golden Fleet.”.
Rubio is hopeful about Russia-Ukraine and Gaza peace efforts but clear about the challenges
Read full article: Rubio is hopeful about Russia-Ukraine and Gaza peace efforts but clear about the challengesSecretary of State Marco Rubio is hopeful but clear about the challenges facing the Trump administration’s Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas peace efforts.
Trump's blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil raises new questions about legality
Read full article: Trump's blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil raises new questions about legalityPresident Donald Trump’s “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers off Venezuela’s coast is raising new concerns about the legality of his military campaign in Latin America.
A look at the US military's unusually large force near Venezuela
Read full article: A look at the US military's unusually large force near VenezuelaThe U.S. military has amassed an unusually large force in the Caribbean Sea and the waters off the coast of Venezuela since this summer, when the Trump administration first began to shift assets to the region as part of its anti-drug trafficking operations.
The Latest: Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children
Read full article: The Latest: Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for childrenThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has unveiled a series of regulatory actions designed to effectively ban gender-affirming care for minors.
Trump demands Venezuela pay for seized US oil assets after calling for 'blockade'
Read full article: Trump demands Venezuela pay for seized US oil assets after calling for 'blockade'President Donald Trump is demanding Venezuela pay for assets that Trump says were stolen from U.S. companies when the South American country nationalized its oil industry years ago.
Some sanctioned oil vessels divert from Venezuela as Trump threatens blockade
Read full article: Some sanctioned oil vessels divert from Venezuela as Trump threatens blockadeSome oil vessels are diverting away from Venezuela after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving the South American country.
House rejects resolutions to limit Trump's campaign against Venezuela and drug cartels
Read full article: House rejects resolutions to limit Trump's campaign against Venezuela and drug cartelsThe House has rejected a pair of resolutions that would put a check on President Donald Trump’s power to use military force against drug cartels and the nation of Venezuela.
Political analyst says he’s surprised Susie Wiles agreed to Vanity Fair article
Read full article: Political analyst says he’s surprised Susie Wiles agreed to Vanity Fair articleWhite House chief of staff Susie Wiles is criticizing Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and broadly defending Donald Trump's second presidency in a series of interviews published Tuesday.
The oil blockade threat creates anxiety in Venezuela but people stick to their daily lives
Read full article: The oil blockade threat creates anxiety in Venezuela but people stick to their daily livesU.S. President Donald Trump's announced blockade on sanctioned Venezuelan oil could lead to shortages of food, fuel, and other basic goods in the Latin American nation.
The Latest: Trump addresses the American public in a live speech from the White House
Read full article: The Latest: Trump addresses the American public in a live speech from the White HousePresident Donald Trump has delivered a speech where he discussed his achievements and touched on some of his agenda for next year and beyond.
Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned oil tankers' into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Maduro
Read full article: Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned oil tankers' into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on MaduroPresident Donald Trump says he is ordering a blockade of all “sanctioned oil tankers” into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro.
The US labels another Latin American cartel a terrorist group as the anti-drug war escalates
Read full article: The US labels another Latin American cartel a terrorist group as the anti-drug war escalatesThe Trump administration has designated another Latin American drug cartel as a foreign terrorist group, increasing financial pressure on its members and opening the door to potential military action against them.
Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity Fair
Read full article: Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity FairWhite House chief of staff Susie Wiles is criticizing Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and broadly defending Donald Trump's second presidency in a series of interviews published Tuesday.
The Latest: Hegseth and Rubio brief lawmakers on US military escalation
Read full article: The Latest: Hegseth and Rubio brief lawmakers on US military escalationPresident Donald Trump’s top Cabinet officials overseeing national security are back on Capitol Hill as questions mount over the swift escalation of U.S. military force and deadly boat strikes in international waters near Venezuela.
Hegseth says he won't publicly release video of boat strike that killed survivors in the Caribbean
Read full article: Hegseth says he won't publicly release video of boat strike that killed survivors in the CaribbeanDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will not publicly release unedited video of a strike that killed two survivors of an initial attack on a boat allegedly carrying cocaine in the Caribbean.
Colombian peace delegation condemns ELN strike action against US military buildup in Caribbean
Read full article: Colombian peace delegation condemns ELN strike action against US military buildup in CaribbeanThe Colombian government’s delegation in peace talks with the National Liberation Army or ELN has rejected an “armed strike” that the Marxist rebel group is conducting this week in response to the U.S. military’s naval buildup in the Caribbean.
Trinidad and Tobago will open Caribbean nation's airports to US military as Venezuela tensions grow
Read full article: Trinidad and Tobago will open Caribbean nation's airports to US military as Venezuela tensions growThe government of Trinidad and Tobago says it will allow the U.S. military access to its airports in upcoming weeks as tensions between the United States and Venezuela remain high.
Admiral hands over leadership of command overseeing the Trump administration's boat strikes
Read full article: Admiral hands over leadership of command overseeing the Trump administration's boat strikesA U.S. Navy admiral who oversees military operations in Latin America has handed off command responsibilities as scrutiny increases over the Trump administration’s deadly strikes on alleged drug boats in the region.
Danish intelligence report warns of US military threat under Trump
Read full article: Danish intelligence report warns of US military threat under TrumpA Danish intelligence agency report has warned that the United States is using its economic power to assert its will and threaten military force against both allies and adversaries.
Chileans are divided in a presidential runoff tilted toward the far right
Read full article: Chileans are divided in a presidential runoff tilted toward the far rightChile is heading into a high-stakes presidential runoff defined by sharply contrasting visions of the country’s recent past and visions for its future.
