December 2, 2025 Questions arise for Trump administration over the legality of Venezuelan drug boat strikes Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on the drug boat attacks in Venezuela and the controversy its causing on Capitol Hill on ‘Special Report.'
December 2, 2025 Senators vow push to prohibit US military action in Venezuela if Trump pursues strikes against the country Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he will pursue a "war powers resolution" if President Donald Trump pursues military action against Venezuela.
December 2, 2025 Hegseth erupts over WaPo ‘fake stories,' vows to stop ‘poisoning of the American people’ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defended Caribbean drug boat strikes and criticized media reports about orders to kill survivors in September operation.
December 2, 2025 Top Dem blasts Trump's cartel strikes, says admin overstepping war powers Jamie Raskin blasts Trump's Caribbean naval strikes against drug cartels, claiming they violate constitutional limits and due process protections.
December 1, 2025 US escalation with Maduro halts deportation flights to Venezuela Venezuela halts deportation flights as Trump escalates military pressure on Maduro government, ending key cooperation between Washington and Caracas.
December 1, 2025 Spec ops chief ordered deadly Caribbean strike ‘in self-defense’ with Hegseth’s sign-off, White House says White House confirms and defends second strike against alleged drug smugglers in Caribbean waters, amid Trump administration's anti-drug crusade.
December 1, 2025 Retired general hails Trump's 'holistic' crackdown on Venezuelan drug trafficking as showdown escalates Trump issues ultimatum to Venezuela's Maduro as retired general praises president's comprehensive approach to combating drug trafficking and fentanyl crisis.
December 1, 2025 Venezuela White House meeting kicks off Trump’s high-stakes week as Cabinet huddle looms The White House will hold a meeting on Venezuela as President Donald Trump confirmed speaking with President Nicolás Maduro amid escalating tensions.
December 1, 2025 Lawmakers skeptical of alleged Hegseth kill orders in Venezuela — but issue stark warning Congress launches bipartisan probe into the Trump administration's controversial Caribbean drug strikes after reports allege Pete Hegseth ordered killing survivors.
November 30, 2025 Trump says he believes Hegseth '100%' on Venezuelan drug boat strike denial amid allegations President Trump defended War Secretary Pete Hegseth against allegations of ordering deadly second strike on Venezuelan drug boat, saying he believes denial.