VIDEO September 6 Trump sends F-35 fighter jets in war on cartels, drugs ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ panelists Derek Maltz and Franklin Camargo discuss President Donald Trump escalating his war on cartels by deploying F-35 fighter jets toward Latin America, and the Maduro regime’s reaction in Venezuela.
White House September 6 Trump caps week with bold military moves from Pentagon name change to cartel crackdown President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename the Department of Defense the Department of War and announced a military strike against a Venezuelan drug boat that killed 11.
Opinion September 6 America First: Rubio and Trump just drew a red line for narco-terrorists The Trump administration this week launched a military strike against a Tren de Aragua drug boat, marking a new chapter in cartel warfare and Western Hemisphere defense policy.
U.S. Defense & Military Politics September 5 Venezuelan military jets buzz US Navy ship in 'highly provocative' move, Pentagon says The Defense Department said Venezuela made a "highly provocative move" when it flew two aircraft near a U.S. Navy vessel in international waters.
Venezuelan Political Crisis September 4 Trump’s strike on cartel vessel off Venezuela sends warning to Maduro: No sanctuary Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. will wage war on narco-terrorist organizations following Marine strikes on Venezuelan cartel vessel this week.
Caribbean September 3 US bolsters military presence in Caribbean near Venezuela amid Trump's efforts to halt drug trafficking The U.S. military is strengthening its Navy presence near Venezuela, as President Donald Trump seeks to stop the flow of drug trafficking.
White House September 3 Trump touts US strike as Maduro slams military ‘threat’ off Venezuela President Donald Trump praised a U.S. military strike that killed 11 suspected Tren de Aragua narco-terrorists on a drug-laden Venezuelan boat in the Caribbean.
Marco Rubio September 3 Rubio promises more strikes on Venezuelan cartels: ‘We’re not going to sit back anymore’ Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. will no longer "sit back" on narco-terrorism after President Donald Trump ordered a strike on a Venezuelan cartel boat carrying drugs.
Donald Trump September 3 Appeals court blocks Trump from deporting members of Tren de Aragua gang An appeals court ruled that the Trump administration cannot speed the deportations of migrants accused of being Tren de Aragua gang members using an 18th-century wartime law.
MILITARY September 2 Video shows US military blasting drug boat, killing 11 suspected Venezuelan Tren de Aragua narco-terrorists The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike against a Venezuelan drug vessel operated by a narco-terrorist organization, Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed.
Border security September 2 14K migrants hoping to enter US turn back, UN finds A new report reveals that more than 14,000 migrants who had hoped to cross into the U.S. have turned back and reversed course due to the Trump administration's border enforcement policies.
Venezuelan Political Crisis September 1 Maduro claims US seeks 'regime change through military threat' amid Caribbean buildup President Donald Trump authorized the Caribbean naval buildup to combat drug cartels, but Venezuela's Maduro called it intervention and the biggest continental threat in 100 years.
VIDEO August 23 US destroyers to deploy off Venezuela to put pressure on Maduro, cartels Venezuelan immigrant Jorge Galicia and political refugee Franklin Camargo join ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss reactions to President Donald Trump sending U.S. warships to Venezuela as tensions with the Maduro regime and cartels escalate.
China August 21 China condemns US military buildup off Venezuela coast as foreign interference in regional affairs China's foreign ministry opposed the American naval deployment near Venezuela amid the Trump administration's effort to combat drug cartels and pressure the Maduro regime.
MILITARY August 19 U.S. warships to patrol international waters around Venezuela as Trump vows to stop cartels U.S. warships head to Venezuela as Trump targets drug trafficking.
Immigration August 13 Venezuelan migrants, progressive group sue Trump admin after Noem nixes Biden-era ‘protected status’ Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts files federal suit over sudden policy shift ending protected status for migrants who used required CBP One app process
Human Rights August 12 Venezuela human rights hit new low as US puts $50M bounty on Maduro's head: State Department State Department documents escalating killings, torture and repression in Venezuela following disputed 2024 election as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government targets opposition.
VIDEO August 7 AG Bondi announces $50M bounty for arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Attorney General Pam Bondi announces the Trump administration is offering a $50M bounty for information leading to the arrest of Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro for various serious crimes (Attorney General Pamela Bondi)
Crime August 7 AG Bondi offers $50M for arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Pam Bondi offers $50 million bounty for Nicolás Maduro's capture as United States accuses Venezuelan president of corruption and aiding drug cartels.
South America July 29 US accuses Venezuelan regime of narco-terrorism over alliances with Tren de Aragua, Sinaloa Cartel The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned the Cartel de los Soles as a global terrorist group for allegedly supporting violent organizations like Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel.
Venezuelan Political Crisis July 27 Rubio rips Venezuela's Maduro as 'narco-terrorist' leader threatening US one year after disputed election Secretary of State Marco Rubio shreds Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, calling him leader of narco-terrorist group Cartel de los Soles.
Venezuelan Political Crisis July 18 Americans detained in Venezuela freed and returning home after prisoner exchange Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces the release of 10 Americans who were detained in Venezuela, marking the return of all U.S. nationals previously held in the country.
Migrant Crime July 17 Trump's Treasury Department targets dangerous Venezuelan prison gang with sanctions on 6 top leaders US offers $5 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Tren de Aragua leader Niño Guerrero as Treasury Department imposes sanctions on six gang leaders.
Opinion July 7 I lived Zohran Mamdani’s socialist dream, and I had to flee my homeland to survive it Venezuelan describes his journey from a once-prosperous nation to seeking US asylum, cautioning against socialist policies now appearing in New York City politics
Venezuelan Political Crisis June 27 Venezuelan opposition member details harrowing 400-day captivity at UN Venezuelan opposition member Pedro Urruchurtu spoke to the UN about spending more than 400 days sheltering in the Argentine Embassy in Caracas as Maduro operatives had rifles pointed at him and his colleagues.
Immigration May 30 WATCH: US intel's take on TdA gang misses mark on ties to Maduro regime, ex-Venezuela army officer says A former high-ranking officer in the Venezuelan military is contesting a recent report by the U.S. intelligence community about the massive "Tren de Aragua" gang.
Travel May 27 US warns Venezuela now poses 'highest risk' for American travelers Venezuela travel warning: U.S. citizens face severe risks including crime, civil unrest, and no consular support. Level 4 advisory issued by the State Department.
Venezuelan Political Crisis May 20 Trump administration secures release of US veteran held in Venezuela, family says The parents of U.S. Air Force veteran Joseph St. Clair thank President Donald Trump and his administration for helping to secure his release from wrongful detention in Venezuela.
Opinion May 2 SEC MARCO RUBIO: Alien Enemies Act exists to protect Americans, defend against Tren de Aragua and others The Alien Enemies Act was passed because the Founding Fathers understood that the president would need to be able to take action in response to threats from hostile foreign actors.
Politics April 24 Top Dem denies ignoring constituent abducted by Maduro after being lambasted for Abrego Garcia advocacy Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., was lambasted by the family of a man being held captive in Venezuela after she took the mantle of Sen. Chris Van Hollen's Salvadoran cause.
Tren de Aragua April 23 Venezuelan government uses Tren de Aragua as proxies to undermine US public safety, FBI assessment finds EXCLUSIVE: The FBI assesses that some Venezuelan government officials "likely facilitate" the migration of members of the violent gang Tren de Aragua from Venezuela to the United States to advance the Maduro regime’s objective of undermining public safety in the U.S., Fox News Digital has learned.