January 7 AMB GORDON SONDLAND: Trump showed strength in Venezuela — now finish the job Trump's action to remove Nicolas Maduro from Venezuela prevents Russia, China from securing control over the world's largest oil reserves. Now the U.S. must stay course and finish job.
January 7 UK, France strike new Ukraine security pact as US takes lead in ceasefire enforcement Coalition of the Willing signs Ukraine security agreement with U.S. support, establishing multinational force and ceasefire monitoring mechanism.
January 6 Venezuelan ‘dark fleet’ tanker evades US Coast Guard as Russia sends submarine to escort vessel: reports Russia formally asked the United States to halt pursuit of Venezuelan oil tanker Marinera after the vessel escaped U.S. Coast Guard interception in the Caribbean.
January 6 Cuba identifies 32 military personnel killed in US operation against Maduro regime in Venezuela Havana says 32 members of its armed forces died during a U.S. military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro, calling it an act of aggression.
January 6 US gains leverage over Canadian oil, weakens China amid US plans to overhaul Venezuelan oil market Energy experts say President Donald Trump’s push to revive Venezuela’s oil market boosts the United States' leverage with China, while putting Canada at a disadvantage.
January 6 Democrats demand to know what could be next after Venezuela mission Fox News chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the political aftermath of the United States' capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro on 'Special Report.'
January 6 Demonstrators protest arms sales to Israel, US arrest of Nicolás Maduro Demonstrators from the Palestinian Youth Movement and other local groups protest in the parking lot of Centra Industries, an F-35 fighter jet parts maker in Ottawa, Canada. (Credit: Caryma Sa'd)
January 6 Venezuela needs ‘clear benchmarks’ to form new government, professor says Political science professor Orlando Perez outlines what must happen to stabilize Venezuela’s political future on ‘The Will Cain Show.’
January 6 Trump embraces US intervention in Venezuela, opens door to broader Latin America push President Trump ordered U.S. forces to strike Venezuela and seize Nicolás Maduro, escalating U.S. military involvement and signaling a tougher approach toward Latin America.
January 6 Trump backs Maduro loyalist over Venezuela opposition leader in post-capture transition Trump administration reportedly sidelines Venezuela opposition leader Machado, engaging Maduro's VP Rodríguez for transition after dictator's removal.