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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.
Interim Venezuelan government frees at least 4 Americans
The interim Venezuelan government has freed at least four Americans who were imprisoned in Venezuela, a source familiar with the matter told CNN Tuesday.
Classified legal memo argues Trump wasn’t constrained by US or international law for Maduro capture operation
A new classified legal opinion produced by the Justice Department argues that President Donald Trump was not limited by domestic law when approving the US operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro because of his constitutional authority as commander-in-chief and that he is not constrained by international law when it comes to carrying out law enforcement operations overseas, according to sources who have read the memo.
Hundreds in Venezuela come forward to say their loved ones are 'political prisoners'
Edilson Torres was set to be buried in his hometown after dying in a Venezuelan prison
Rubio says US does not know whereabouts of 137 Venezuelans deported under the Alien Enemies Act
The Trump administration does not know the whereabouts of 137 Venezuelans it unlawfully deported last year, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, adding that attempting to offer them due process would impact US foreign policy interests in the country.
A Breathtaking Week of Pure Trump Id
Military success in Venezuela has emboldened the president to flex his power even more.
Trump is pledging to ‘rescue’ protesters in Iran. He has a selective view of the sanctity of protests.
President Donald Trump billed strikes on Venezuela earlier this month as being about drugs, gangs invading the United States and law enforcement – i.e. arresting indicted leader Nicolás Maduro. But of late, he seems conspicuously preoccupied with the country’s oil wealth.
Trump to meet Thursday with Venezuela opposition leader Machado
Trump declined to back opposition leader Maria Machado in the immediate aftermath of the US attack on Venezuela and ouster of its president.
n Venezuela, Amnesty for Political Prisoners Stokes Hope and Frustration
Venezuela’s new leaders and President Trump have alluded to a major release of political prisoners, but the liberations have been slow to come.
The first political storm of 2026: Trump’s misadventure in Venezuela
The Trump administration’s invasion of Venezuela was based on false pretenses, and could lead to another costly and disastrous “forever” war.
The politics of removing Nicolas Maduro
The White House has an uphill battle in selling its actions in Venezuela to the American people, but it should not be an impossible task.
Jailed Venezuelan politician's son criticises slow prisoner release
Ramón Guanipa's father was accused of terrorism and treason for challenging the 2024 presidential election result.
"Very real possibility" American businesses take a financial stake in Venezuelan oil, energy secretary says
Kontigo: Y Combinator's Venezuelan Sanctions Evasion Startup
JPMorgan Served as On-Ramp For Users of Maduro Regime-Linked Crypto Company
What happens when the US decides to seize an oil ship?
Since early December the US Coast Guard and other military branches have boarded and taken control of five oil ships that had previously been sanctioned, all either accused of being in the process of transporting Venezuelan oil or on their way to take on oil that has been subject to US sanctions since President Donald Trump began a pressure campaign against the leadership of the country during his first term.
Politics chat: Lawmakers push back on Venezuela, ICE shooting sparks protests
A change in U.S. posture, following its military operation last weekend in Venezuela, as President Trumps talks about selling Venezuela's oil and the U.S. taking control of Greenland.
While celebrating Maduro's capture, Venezuelan immigrants worry about deportation
For many of the hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan immigrants facing possible deportation, their relief about the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro was cut by the fear about what comes next from an administration that has zeroed in on Venezuelans as a target.
This Week in Texas: Venezuela fallout, improving political dialogue
On the latest episode of This Week in Texas, ABC13 takes a hard look at the developments in Venezuela and what they could mean for southeast Texas.
JUST IN: Venezuela releases political prisoners after Maduro capture
Fox News' Steve Harrigan reports the latest on the release during 'Saturday in America.'
Venezuela Frees Political Prisoners, Pledges to ‘Rescue’ Maduro
Venezuela continued releasing political prisoners on Saturday, including a member of opposition leader María Corina Machado’s party, a week after President Nicolás Maduro was captured by US forces.
Venezuela pledged to free political prisoners. Families are still waiting.
An official on Thursday announced that the government would be releasing an “important number” of political prisoners. But only a small number have been released.
Venezuela releases political prisoners after Maduro capture
Fox News' Steve Harrigan reports the latest on the release during 'Saturday in America' and the Colombian president's new warning on U.S. strikes.
Exxon CEO Darren Woods calls Venezuela 'uninvestable'
President Donald Trump is pushing for major US oil companies to pump at least $100 billion into Venezuela.
Trump faces headwinds on Venezuela, health care as some Republicans break rank
A White House official said Republicans breaking with the president represent a "tiny fraction" of the congressional GOP.
Maduro’s fall puts Iran’s deep energy and defense cooperation with Venezuela at risk
Iran’s long-term alliance with Venezuela is now threatened now that Maduro is gone. Tehran had helped revive oil production while expanding military and intelligence operations.
Who's next? Trump hints at military intervention beyond Venezuela
After arresting Venezuela's president, Trump and top U.S. officials warned other countries could be the targets of American intervention next.
Caribbean travelers spending thousands extra after airspace closure
After the US raid on Venezuela forced flight cancellations, some travelers can't get home for another week and are having to spend thousands extra.
‘It’s uninvestible’: Trump’s Venezuela pitch met with skepticism from oil executives
‘It’s uninvestible’: Trump’s Venezuela pitch met with skepticism from oil executives
‘We are dealing with criminals": Former imprisoned oil executive on difficulty of doing business in Venezuela
Outside Prisons in Caracas, Venezuelans Anxiously Await Release of More Political Detainees
Venezuela’s interim government said it would release an “important number” of imprisoned people, but only nine have been confirmed freed.
Trump Says Venezuela Is Open for Business
President Donald Trump says China and Russia can buy all the oil they want from the US or Venezuela. He says there was no need for a second attack on the country after capturing former President Nicolás Maduro. (Source: Bloomberg)
Petro says Colombia cooperating with US ‘despite insults, threats’
Speaking to Al Jazeera, Gustavo Petro calls for 'shared government through dialogue' in Venezuela, leading to elections.
Venezuela releases imprisoned political figures and activists, which Trump says U.S. requested
President Donald Trump said in a TV interview the releases came at the request of the United States and praised the government of acting President Delcy Rodríguez.
Freed Venezuelan Political Prisoner Called Maduro’s 2024 Victory a Fraud to His Face
Enrique Márquez, a centrist opposition lawmaker, refused to rubber-stamp the government’s dubious election results in front of the entire nation.
US State Department team arrives in Venezuela for first time since Maduro’s capture
A US State Department team traveled to Venezuela on Friday for the first time since the ouster of Nicolas Maduro, according to a US official.
Behind the scenes of who is attending Trump's oil executive meeting after Maduro operation
President Donald Trump meets with major oil companies after successful military operation captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores on narcotics charges.
The US attacked Venezuela. Does Trump want to attack Mexico next?
President Donald Trump addressed potential anti-drug strikes in Mexico in a Jan. 8 interview. Here's what to know.
Trump to meet with oil executives as Venezuela releases political prisoners
Trump is encouraging U.S. oil executives to invest $100 billion in Venezuela to help rebuild that country after removing its leader, Nicolas Maduro.
Why Many Republican Voters Support Trump’s Use of Force in Venezuela
They don’t like nation building, but they do want to project American power.
Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela due to cooperation
US President Donald Trump announced in a social media post that he had cancelled a “previously expected” second wave of attacks on Venezuela due to the country’s cooperation with the US.
Trump claims to have cancelled ‘previously expected’ second wave of attacks on Venezuela
US president says move was reaction to Caracas releasing large numbers of political prisoners as ‘sign of seeking peace’
Why Venezuela remains a high-risk market for business
Political shifts in the South American country may not translate into safe investment opportunities, warns FIU Business professor Jerry Haar.
Regime change, this time down Venezuela way
As luck and the calendar would have it, I penned my annual “state of the world” column two days before the grand fireworks in Caracas took place, and the column was subsequently published two days after. To prove I was not sequestered in a monastery over the last week, herewith a few observations on the […]
Venezuela releases imprisoned political figures in Trump-approved move
Former Venezuelan opposition candidate Enrique Marquez is among 'large number' of prisoners released.
Trump says he plans to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado
The president also said that it would be a "great honor" if Machado decided to give him the Nobel Peace Prize that she won last year.
Trump says Venezuela opposition leader Machado to visit US 'next week'
Donald Trump said in a Jan. 8 interview on Fox News's "Hannity" that he would "look forward to saying hello" to the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner.
US Politics Newsletter: Trump's power plays in Venezuela and Greenland
This was originally published in the U.S. Politics newsletter which is issued every Thursday.Sign up here to learn about the latest updates and what they mean in U.S. politics.
Congress seeks to reign in Trump's military power in Venezuela
The Senate voted to advance a measure that would require him to seek congressional authorization for additional military operations in Venezuela.
Energy executives strategize to try and preempt Trump demands on Venezuela
Top energy executives are weighing telling President Donald Trump that the industry can increase Venezuela’s oil output by hundreds of thousands of barrels per day over the coming months, people familiar with the preparations for Friday’s White House meeting told CNN.
What the Senate's Venezuela vote does — and doesn't — mean: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Vance defends the ICE officer involved in the Minneapolis shooting.
Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners
The US, which recently captured its President Nicolás Maduro, has long demanded the detainees be freed.
In a rebuke of GOP leadership, House heads toward vote to extend health care subsidies
The vote is a remarkable rebuke of House Speaker Mike Johnson, who tried to stop it.
GOP senators break with Trump to rein in use of military without Congress' approval
The Senate will vote next week on a measure that would block Trump from using military force “within or against Venezuela” without approval from Congress.
Analysis: Trump’s version of government capitalism strikes oil in Venezuela
To hear President Donald Trump say it, he’ll have a sort of slush fund of billions of dollars from Venezuelan oil that he can dole out as he sees fit.
Venezuela says it will release an 'important number' of political prisoners
The government said it was a "unilateral gesture" to maintain peace; families of those imprisoned have been calling for their release.
Venezuela Announces the Release of Political Prisoners
The release, which was expected to happen later on Thursday, offers the first gesture of conciliation under an interim government, even as arrests and crackdowns continue.
Venezuela to Free Political Prisoners After US Captures Maduro
Venezuela’s government said it’s freeing an “important number” of local and foreign prisoners just days after the US capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
Thomas Massie Thinks Trump and Republicans Are ‘Gaslighting’ on Venezuela
Representative Thomas Massie, a rare Republican critic of President Trump’s military intervention, explained his concerns in an interview with The New York Times.
Handful of Republicans join Democrats to force Senate check on Trump’s war powers in Venezuela
A small bloc of Senate Republicans has delivered a notable rebuke of President Donald Trump just days after his operation ousting Venezuela’s leader, voting to advance a resolution that would limit future US military force in the nation without Congress’ approval.
Sen. Thune hits Dems over 'political' Venezuela war powers vote: 'Makes a lot of sense'
Senate Majority Leader John Thune R-S.D., joins 'America’s Newsroom' to react to the Senate’s war powers vote, President Donald Trump’s Venezuela strategy and protests targeting ICE in Minneapolis.
Senate considers limiting Trump's war powers after Venezuela raid
Sen. Ruben Gallego said he is also working on a resolution "to block Trump from invading Greenland"
Energy secretary says Chevron expansion, US oil role in Venezuela could come ‘pretty quickly’
Energy Secretary Christopher Wright reveals how American oil giants plan to help rebuild Venezuela's industry after decades of socialist mismanagement and economic collapse.
Video Politics have played 'biggest role' in Venezuela's low oil output: Expert
Francisco Monaldi, director of the Latin American Energy Program at Rice University, discusses the financial stakes regarding Venezuelan oil.
Senate considers limiting Trump's war powers after Venezuela raid
Some Republican senators say they're considering whether to vote in favor of the resolution to limit Trump from taking more action in Venezuela.
ICE Shooting Creates New Crack in a Fractured Country
Plus, RFK Jr. says Americans should eat more protein, and Trump has big plans for Venezuelan oil.
Trump Says U.S. Oversight of Venezuela Could Last For Years
In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times on Wednesday, President Trump said “only time will tell” when it comes to how long the United States aims to control the country.
Venezuelan business owner in Tempe shares story of fleeing his country
While the country has remained stable, some business owners in the Valley are already anticipating disruptions in merchandise.
How Venezuela Is Already Rattling Republican Thomas Massie’s Primary Race
Most Republicans are on board with Trump’s aggression. Not Thomas Massie.
Politics is being 'completely redefined': Harold Ford Jr
'The Five' discusses the U.S. military seizing two sanctioned vessels in the Atlantic as Democrats tear into President Donald Trump for capturing the former Venezuelan president.
Venezuelan politics are a ‘blood sport.’ The U.S. is entering the ring.
Delcy Rodríguez is Venezuela’s new president, but the country’s powerful defense and interior ministers could decide the future of Chavismo — and the nation.
Trump’s Claim to Venezuelan Oil Money Draws Scrutiny in Congress
Democrats say the president cannot take money from the proceeds of seized oil and control it himself, calling it a ‘slush fund’ that would fly in the face of the Constitution.
Democrats call on Republicans to resist further military action in Venezuela
A dozen Democratic House members who served in the military said taxpayer dollars should not be spent on ground operations in Venezuela
5 things on Congress' agenda right now
We lay out a rough to-do list for members of Congress as they return from holiday break.
US forces caught dark fleet tanker after chasing it across Atlantic
The tanker, originally called Bella 1, evaded a US naval blockade of sanctioned vessels near Venezuela last month.
US begins operation to seize Venezuela-linked oil tanker
The US has begun an operation to seize an oil tanker linked to Venezuela after tracking it across the Atlantic, a source with knowledge of the operation told CNN on Wednesday.
The week in politics (Jan. 7, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the political ramifications of the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
The US has tried to acquire Greenland before – and failed
On the heels of the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nícolas Maduro, President Donald Trump has ramped up his rhetoric around his desire to acquire Greenland, once again raising the prospect of military intervention, sparking fears across Europe and widespread condemnation.
Trump is running a private equity playbook on Venezuela
Trump is running a private equity playbook on Venezuela
Trump’s credibility problem on Venezuela
In 2008, Donald Trump took to CNN to bemoan the dangers of a president lying the United States into war.
Trump indicates that Venezuela is responding to demands for ‘total access’ for US oil companies
Statement on supposed agreement with Venezuelan government follows Trump’s threats of further military intervention
Oil price falls after Trump says Venezuela will send supply to US
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Brent crude drops back to $60 a barrel
Analysis: Congressional Republicans are running out of powers to give Trump
The Trump administration may have notified oil companies that it was preparing to nab Venezuela’s leader, at least according to statements made Sunday by President Donald Trump.
Why does Trump want Greenland? He says we'll 'worry about' it in 2 months
President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants to take Greenland, which has received extra weight after the capture of Maduro in Venezuela. Why?
What’s Next for Venezuela After Maduro? One Expert Has Some Surprising Answers.
This isn’t the next Iraq War, he says, but there’s still plenty to be concerned about.
Trump aide Stephen Miller says US could seize Greenland in interview
'Nobody’s going to fight the United States militarily over the future of Greenland,' the Trump aide said.
U.S. occupation not good for Venezuela, America or Chicago, says UChicago expert Robert Pape
Pape, an international security affairs and political violence expert, shared four key takeaways in conversation with WBEZ's Sasha-Ann Simons on 'In the Loop' Monday.
After Venezuela, how far could Trump really go?
The one line that Trump’s foreign policy still hasn’t crossed.
Even after Maduro’s capture, Democrats try to keep their focus on affordability
Democrats are grappling with how best to respond to the Trump administration’s military intervention in Venezuela, as the operation to capture Nicolas Maduro highlighted foreign policy differences within the party and distracted from its focus on affordability issues.
From planning to power: How Rubio shaped the Maduro operation
As US special forces carried out an audacious, night-time raid to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Friday night, President Donald Trump watched the action unfold from his estate at Mar-a-Lago. Among those at his side was Marco Rubio, his powerful secretary of state and national security advisor.
The many ways lawyers for Maduro could try to derail the case against him
The case against ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro hasn’t been able to move forward in the past six years.
Trump’s foray into Venezuela carries political risk at home
Donald Trump campaigned on “No forever wars” and “America First,” and these remain core tenets for many in his MAGA base. His administration’s intervention in Venezuela could test those promises.
Kemi Badenoch says Trump’s Venezuela raid was ‘morally’ right
Conservative leader questions robustness of rules-based international order and says ‘the world has changed’
In China, a Debate About Political Power Ignites After Maduro’s Capture
The reactions online revealed a Chinese society divided: Some saw what happened in Venezuela as a playbook for seizing Taiwan, while others warned about ideological rigidity.
Why Trump Refused to Back Venezuela’s Machado: Fears of Chaos, and Fraying Ties
U.S. intelligence suggested María Corina Machado, Venezuela’s opposition leader, would struggle to lead the government. But her relationship with Trump officials had been souring for months.
Military action in Venezuela emerges as an issue in a closely watched GOP primary in Kentucky
President Donald Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela has emerged as a flash point in a closely watched Republican primary campaign in Kentucky