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Trump's Iran stance is the right one amid increasing tensions: Rick Scott

May 16, 2019

Trump's Iran stance is the right one amid increasing tensions: Rick Scott

President Trump is correct to stand up to Iran, as the Rouhani government is contributing to tensions in both the Middle East and in its support for the Maduro regime in Venezuela.

Federal agents arrest four protesters occupying Venezuelan Embassy in Maduro-Guaido standoff

May 16, 2019

Federal agents arrest four protesters occupying Venezuelan Embassy in Maduro-Guaido standoff

After a month-long standoff, four protesters who had been living inside the Venezuelan Embassy were arrested by federal law enforcement officers and forcibly removed from the building on Thursday.

US suspends all passenger, cargo flights to Venezuela

May 15, 2019

US suspends all passenger, cargo flights to Venezuela

The Trump administration suspended all commercial passenger and cargo flights to Venezuela in light of worsening safety conditions, recent social unrest and political turmoil engulfing the South American nation.

Maduro’s 'collectivos' strike terror while trying to win back support of Venezuela's most vulnerable

May 15, 2019

Maduro’s 'collectivos' strike terror while trying to win back support of Venezuela's most vulnerable

The notion of masked men on no-license-plate motorcycles shooting down hapless citizens to rob them for their loaf of bread, dispersing tear gas and emptying magazines of bullets on crowds of anti-government protesters or lurking at the door with threats against an outspoken journalist has become commonplace in the ever-ravaged country that is Venezuela. These groups are known as the collectives or “collectivos” in Spanish, and function as embattled President Nicolas Maduro’s unofficial – albeit staunchly loyal – to take on the dirty work to extinguish dissent to avoid the optics of the state’s military acting with a heavy hand.

Venezuelan opposition members seek refuge in foreign embassies as Maduro cracks down

May 10, 2019

Venezuelan opposition members seek refuge in foreign embassies as Maduro cracks down

Venezuelan opposition lawmakers stripped of their congressional immunity by the Maduro regime are seeking refuge in foreign embassies.

After failed military uprising, No. 2 leader of Venezuelan congress is towed to jail in car

May 8, 2019

After failed military uprising, No. 2 leader of Venezuelan congress is towed to jail in car

Security forces arrested National Assembly Vice President Edgar Zambrano, the No. 2 leader of Venezuela’s opposition-controlled congress, Wednesday as President Nicolás Maduro’s government began going after foes tied to a failed attempt to stir up a military uprising last week.

Trump bashes 'disgraceful' Venezuela crisis at Florida rally

May 8, 2019

Trump bashes 'disgraceful' Venezuela crisis at Florida rally

At a rally in Panama City Beach, Fla., on Wednesday, President Trump addressed the political crisis in Venezuela calling the situation "disgraceful."

Pompeo rips support for Maduro by US, UK lawmakers as 'disgusting'

May 8, 2019

Pompeo rips support for Maduro by US, UK lawmakers as 'disgusting'

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo decried U.K. Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn's support for disputed Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro Wednesday as "disgusting" and "not in either of our countries' best interests."

Face of Venezuela crisis: Fox News goes inside camp taking in refugees fleeing Maduro regime

May 8, 2019

Face of Venezuela crisis: Fox News goes inside camp taking in refugees fleeing Maduro regime

Fox News toured the tent city housing Venezuelan refugees to see the consequences of the Venezuelan crisis firsthand.

Rep. Mac Thornberry: If Cubans let Venezuela decide its own fate, US military intervention shouldn't be necessary

May 7, 2019

Rep. Mac Thornberry: If Cubans let Venezuela decide its own fate, US military intervention shouldn't be necessary

House Armed Services Committee ranking member Rep. Mac Thornberry told "America's Newsroom" hosts on Tuesday morning that he hopes United States military intervention in Venezuela won't be necessary, but that Cuban interference needs to stop before that can be decided.