Venezuela

President Trump issued a blunt ultimatum to Nicolás Maduro as Airspace Closure tensions rose over Venezuela.

President Trump reaffirmed his trust in Secretary of War Pete Hegseth following allegations of improper military action, telling reporters he believes Hegseth “100%” as scrutiny intensifies over a reported second strike on a Venezuelan drug-smuggling vessel.

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the Trump administration views recent military activity in the Caribbean as part of a broader security strategy, signaling that Operation Spear reflects more than routine enforcement.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has officially designated the Venezuelan Cartel de Los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization.

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) criticized President Donald Trump’s Venezuela strategy on CBS’s Face the Nation.

China has moved decisively into Venezuela, providing the Maduro regime with a significant lifeline amid rising tensions with the U.S..

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s military strategy in the Caribbean during an interview on CNN’s The Situation Room.

Venezuela has deployed nearly 200,000 soldiers in response to the United States sending its largest aircraft carrier to the region.

The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group entered the U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility on November 11.

A group of bipartisan lawmakers is demanding answers from the Trump administration as to the ongoing strikes against drug-trafficking boats.