Trump Warns Venezuela to Cooperate or Face Another US  Military Strike

CARACAS/NEW YORK — President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Venezuela’s interim government, stating that the United States could launch a second military operation. If acting President Delcy Rodríguez refuses to cooperate with US plans to stabilize the country.  The warning follows a high profile US military raid that captured former Venezuelan President … Read more

Greenland Leaders Reject US Takeover Fears After Trump’s Comments

NUUK, Greenland — Greenland’s prime minister on Monday downplayed concerns over a possible US takeover of the Arctic island, following renewed interest from President Donald Trump.  The remarks came amid heightened attention after Washington’s recent military operation in Venezuela. Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen stressed that Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, is “not comparable … Read more

One person in custody after incident at Vance’s Ohio residence, authorities investigate possible targeting

One person is in custody and a federal investigation is underway after an incident at Vice President JD Vance’s Ohio residence that caused visible damage to the property.  According to a federal law enforcement source, as authorities assess whether the vice president or his family were targeted. KEY POINTS  The incident at Vance’s Ohio residence … Read more

Danish Prime Minister Rejects Trump’s Greenland Annexation Threats, Citing NATO Law and Sovereignty

Denmark’s prime minister has warned President Donald Trump to stop what she called “threats” over Greenland, pushing back forcefully against renewed US rhetoric suggesting the Arctic territory could be taken over by Washington.  The comments, delivered this week by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, sharpen a diplomatic dispute involving NATO allies and revive long standing tensions … Read more

Venezuela Power Transition After Maduro Capture Reshapes US Strategy and Regional Stakes

CARACAS, Venezuela — The sudden capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by US forces and Washington’s decision to recognize Vice President Delcy Rodríguez as an interim leader have triggered a Venezuela power transition with far reaching political, economic and regional consequences, according to US, Venezuelan and international officials. KEY POINTS  The detention of Mr. Maduro … Read more

Trump Confirms US Operation Captures Venezuelan President Maduro

CARACAS/MIAMI — President Donald Trump said Saturday that a US military operation removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power with no American fatalities and only a handful of injuries.  Adding that Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are being transported to New York to face criminal charges. Speaking from his Mar-A-Lago club in Florida, Trump … Read more

Maduro and Wife Face Fresh Indictment in Manhattan, Bondi Says

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are set to face a new federal indictment in Manhattan, US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Saturday.  The move expands a long running case targeting Maduro for alleged involvement in a transnational narcotics organization. Bondi said in a social media post that both Maduro and Flores … Read more

Trump Captures Maduro: Celebrates Early Morning Mission Success

KEY POINTS MIAMI — In the predawn hours of Saturday, President Donald Trump celebrated the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Telling a reporter the mission was the result of “a lot of good planning” and “great troops and great people.”  The United States military and law enforcement personnel executed the operation.  Trump said in … Read more

Trump Announces Capture of Venezuelan President Maduro Following US Strikes

CARACAS, Venezuela — The United States launched a large scale military operation in Venezuela early Saturday, resulting in the reported capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, US President Donald Trump announced.  The move represents the most direct US military intervention in Latin America since the 1989 invasion of Panama. Trump said … Read more