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Exclusive | Trump says US must restore law and order to Venezuela before elections — opposition leader could only win with his support – President Trump said Venezuela must be restored with “law and order” and economic discipline before any talk of elections, following the dramatic US operation that ended with the arrest leader Nich…
Trump Threatens Venezuela’s New Leader With a Fate Worse Than Maduro’s – The president told The Atlantic that Delcy Rodríguez needs to comply with U.S. wishes—or else.
‘The perfect storm’: Trump has left the US less prepared for natural disasters, experts say – Emergency managers say the US president has presided over a dangerous erosion in US capacity to prepare for and respond to natural disasters
Hardline socialist Delcy Rodriguez confirmed as Venezuela's new leader – The Supreme Court of Venezuela confirmed Delcy Rodriguez as Maduro's successor just hours after US forces detained the president and his wife, Cilia Flores on Saturday.
Settlement reached in Dominion defamation lawsuit against Fox News – Fox News will pay more than $787 million to Dominion Voting Systems after the sides hammered out a last-minute settlement Tuesday in the explosive defamation case launched against the right-wing…
Trump threatens Colombia with military action as he reiterates that the US is ‘in charge’ in Venezuela – live – US president says operation in Colombia ‘sounds good’ and elections in Venezuela will happen at the ‘right time’
Donald Trump threatens to remove 'sick' Colombia president in second operation – President Trump has explicitly threatened other South American countries with military action
Few in Caracas are celebrating as they face an uncertain post-Maduro future – Stockpiling not partying is the priority for Venezuelans who say they fear crackdowns by the regime the US left in place
Venezuelans under TPS can apply for refugee status, Kristi Noem says – Homeland security secretary says Venezuelan leader needs to protect America against drug trafficking and terrorists
'She is going to pay a very big price': Trump issues new threat to interim leader of Venezuela – In an interview with The Atlantic, President Donald Trump said rebuilding and regime change in Venezuela "is better than what you have right now."
Protests erupt in US cities over Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela – Hundreds came out to protest in cities coast to coast, even as many in the diaspora celebrated the removal of Maduro
Democrats Begin to Call for Trump’s Impeachment Over Venezuela Attack – “Many Democrats have understandably questioned whether impeachment is possible again under the current political reality,” Rep. Maxine Waters said. “I am reconsidering that view.”
A CIA team, steel doors and a fateful phone call: How the U.S. captured Maduro in Venezuela – President Donald Trump approved the strike before Christmas after months of planning, including troops training using a model of Maduro’s compound.