Venezuelan Political Crisis

White House December 9

Leavitt defends Trump’s drug boat strikes, says Democrats attacking US military 'stooped so low'

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defends strikes on drug boats as Democrats call actions "war crimes," citing a Trump campaign promise to demolish cartels.

Politics December 8

Lawmaker urges release of Venezuela strike footage as parties split over whether targets were defenseless

House Intelligence Committee's top Democrat, Rep. Jim Himes, pushes for transparency on controversial U.S. military strikes targeting drug smugglers.

VIDEO December 7

Admiral told lawmakers people on suspected drug boat were on targeted list: Report

Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, joins 'The Sunday Briefing' to weigh in on the footage of a second strike on an alleged drug boat, increasing tension between the U.S. and Venezuela and more.

VIDEO December 7

Secretary Hegseth takes questions at Reagan Defense Forum

Fox News' Lucas Tomlinson speaks with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at the Reagan Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California.

Venezuelan Political Crisis December 7

Maduro’s forces face renewed scrutiny as US tensions rise: ‘A fortress built on sand’

Military expert reveal Venezuela's armed forces are weakened by corruption despite appearing formidable, as U.S. tensions with Maduro's regime escalate further.

VIDEO December 6

US cracks down on Venezuelan narco-terrorists

Former CIA analyst Buck Sexton joins 'Saturday in America' to discuss President Donald Trump's crackdown on Venezuelan narco-terrorists and leader Nicolas Maduro and the criticisms from the left regarding military strikes on alleged cartel boats.

Opinion December 6

DAVID MARCUS: Trump's aggression toward Venezuela a warning to Putin

Trump's Venezuela strategy targets Putin's allies, potentially creating leverage to end the Ukraine war through weakening Russia's client states.

Donald Trump December 5

Expert reveals what it would take for Trump to deploy troops to Venezuela: ‘Possibility of escalation’

As tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela escalate, a national security expert revealed what it would take for the Trump admin to deploy American boots on the ground.

White House December 5

Capitol Hill revolt threatens Trump’s Venezuela playbook amid Caribbean strike oversight

The Trump administration is facing mounting congressional pushback over more than 20 military strikes in Caribbean, as lawmakers seek to limit Venezuela operations.

Venezuelan Political Crisis December 4

Rand Paul joins Dems on 'war powers resolution' claiming Trump admin could soon strike Venezuelan territory

Republican Sen. Rand Paul joined Democrats Chuck Schumer, Adam Schiff and Tim Kaine on a war powers resolution to block potential U.S. strikes in Venezuela.

Pentagon December 4

Hegseth did not issue 'kill them all' order during Venezuela strikes, admiral tells Congress

Adm. Mitch Bradley denies War Secretary Pete Hegseth gave "kill them all" order after counter-narcotics strike that killed survivors.

Pentagon News & Events December 4

Did a military lawyer witness the Venezuela 'double tap' boat strike? Experts say one should have

Legal experts call Pentagon's 'double tap' strike on shipwrecked survivors a textbook war crime, questioning military lawyer's role in operation.

Travel December 4

US renews 'do not travel' alert over terrorism, kidnapping amid Trump narco-terror fight

The State Department renewed its "do not travel" warning for Venezuela, urging an immediate departure for Americans due to crime, terrorism and detention risks.

VIDEO December 4

DEA Administrator defends the classification of cartels as terrorists

DEA Administrator Terry Cole joins 'America's Newsroom' to tout the impact of military boat strikes against narco-terrorists in the Caribbean and to defend the classification of the cartels as terrorists.

Pentagon December 4

Hegseth 'acted within authority' by using Signal for Houthi strikes, top Armed Services Republican says

Pentagon inspector general releases report on Trump officials using Signal app to share classified Yemen strike details, sparking security concerns.

VIDEO December 4

Capitol Hill divided on classifications of drug cartels as terrorists

Former Acting DEA Administrator Derek Maltz joins 'Fox & Friends' to react to debate on Capitol Hill over the classification of cartels and narcos as terrorists and the ongoing military strikes against drug boats.

White House December 4

As Trump’s standoff with Maduro deepens, experts warn the next move may force a showdown

Experts warned Trump's Caribbean military deployment diverts critical resources, as Venezuela crisis tests the limits of diplomatic pressure tactics.

Donald Trump December 3

Model, DJ linked to violent Tren de Aragua gang leader sanctioned by Trump administration

U.S. officials sanctioned Venezuelan entertainer Jimena Araya Navarro, accusing her of laundering funds and supporting the violent Tren de Aragua gang.

Politics December 3

Trump warns US may launch land operations inside Venezuela ‘very soon,’ says regime sent ‘killers’ to America

President Donald Trump warned Venezuela sent "killers and gang members" to the U.S. as he vows an aggressive response to the fentanyl crisis killing hundreds of thousands.

VIDEO December 3

Expert reveals what Trump’s military plans in Venezuela may be

Heritage Foundation national security expert Victoria Coates reveals what the Trump administration’s likely military plans in Venezuela may be.

VIDEO December 3

Trump says US may begin Venezuelan strikes 'on land also'

During a Q&A with the press in the Oval Office on Wednesday, President Donald Trump doubled down on efforts against narcoterrorism in Venezuela.

White House December 3

Trump backs release of second Caribbean strike footage as scrutiny over ops intensifies

Trump said he supports releasing footage of second military strike on an alleged drug boat in Caribbean waters, amid growing scrutiny over operations in the region.

VIDEO December 3

US-Venezuela tensions grow as lawmakers criticize drug boat strikes

State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott joins 'America Reports' to weigh in on growing U.S.-Venezuela tensions and reactions from lawmakers on President Donald Trump's continued military strikes against narco drug boats.

Congress December 3

House Republicans split over whether Trump should pursue regime change in Venezuela

House Republicans debate Venezuela regime change as a national security issue, with some cite concerns about repeating past Middle East intervention mistakes.

House Of Representatives December 3

House Republicans back Trump's Venezuela moves for now as escalation uncertainty looms

House Republicans are backing President Donald Trump's moves against Venezuela but are cautiously seeking more information on what happens next.

World December 2

Marco Rubio says Trump will not be 'suckered' by Maduro like Biden

Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as the Trump administration continues striking down alleged drug boats in the Caribbean.

Latin America December 2

Pope Leo urges dialogue over military action after failed Maduro-Trump call

Chicago-born pontiff Pope Leo urges economic pressure instead of military operations in Venezuela amid tensions between Trump and Maduro.

VIDEO December 2

Questions arise for Trump administration over the legality of Venezuelan drug boat strikes

Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the drug boat attacks in Venezuela and the controversy its causing on Capitol Hill on ‘Special Report.'

Politics December 2

Senators vow push to prohibit US military action in Venezuela if Trump pursues strikes against the country

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he will pursue a "war powers resolution" if President Donald Trump pursues military action against Venezuela.

Pentagon December 2

Hegseth erupts over WaPo ‘fake stories,' vows to stop ‘poisoning of the American people’

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defended Caribbean drug boat strikes and criticized media reports about orders to kill survivors in September operation.

Congress December 2

Top Dem blasts Trump's cartel strikes, says admin overstepping war powers

Jamie Raskin blasts Trump's Caribbean naval strikes against drug cartels, claiming they violate constitutional limits and due process protections.