Venezuelan Political Crisis - Page 7

Opinion January 15

TALARICO, AUCHINCLOSS: Trump’s blood for oil strategy is as reckless as it is illegal

Democrat legislators warn that Congress must stop Trump's dangerous Venezuela military strikes before American troops have to deploy to guard oil operations.

Opinion January 15

Socialism cost me my country. Trump arresting Maduro might help us get it back

President Donald Trump's capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro creates uncertainty for the country's future as Vice President Delcy Rodríguez may cooperate.

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 14

Venezuela’s acting president touts ‘new political moment,’ hints at further release of political prisoners

Venezuela's new leadership hints at additional prisoner releases amid political transition, with hundreds of detainees reportedly still in custody.

Politics January 14

Key Republicans flip, kill effort to restrain Trump's policing power over Venezuela

Senate Republicans used a rarely deployed Senate procedure to kill a bipartisan Venezuela war powers resolution despite earlier success that enraged President Donald Trump.

Iran January 14

Iran poses a far more dangerous military test for the US than Venezuela, experts warn

U.S. weighs military options against Iran after Venezuela success, but experts warn Tehran's defenses and retaliation capabilities make it riskier.

Donald Trump January 14

Republicans, Democrats say no to US military strike against Iran as Trump mulls action: poll

New poll shows 70% of Americans oppose U.S. military strikes against Iran amid ongoing protests, with bipartisan majority rejecting intervention.

Politics January 14

Senate GOP moves to block Dems' war powers push, preserve Trump's authority in rare move

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., says Republicans may use point of order to table Venezuela war powers resolution after Trump administration's Operation Absolute Resolve success.

Golf January 14

Golf legend Greg Norman praises Trump for US action in Venezuela: 'I applaud it'

Golf legend Greg Norman praised President Donald Trump on Wednesday for U.S. action in Venezuela during an appearance on "Fox & Friends."

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 14

What the alleged ‘sonic weapon’ used in Venezuela may actually have been

Claims of a mysterious "sonic weapon" used in Venezuela fuel speculation about exotic U.S. military technology, though experts point to known devices.

Senate Democrats January 14

Dem senators ripped for reversing Venezuela stance after Trump captured Maduro: 'Politics at its worst'

Senate Democrats who once demanded stronger action against Nicolás Maduro are now warning about consequences of U.S. military action in Venezuela after President Trump took action.

White House January 14

Trump signals long road ahead in Venezuela in his boldest interventionist move yet

President Donald Trump signaled prolonged U.S. oversight of Venezuela after seizing dictator Nicolás Maduro and conducting large-scale strikes in Venezuela.