Trump says Russia told U.S. "most of their people" have left Venezuela
The president's assertion — if true — would represent a significant development in the political showdown in Venezuela
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Guaidó's envoy to U.S. to meet with U.S. Southern Command
The U.S. has recognized Guaidó as the leader of Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition asks for meeting with U.S. military
The Trump administration has not ruled out military action in the crisis-stricken South American country
Maduro regime arrests Venezuelan opposition leader's deputy
Edgar Zambrano, Juan Guaidó's right-hand man, refused to get out of his car when gov't agents surrounded it, so they towed it away with him inside it
People starve and suffer as Venezuela crisis drags on
CBS News' Adriana Diaz is in Caracas, Venezuela, documenting scenes of suffering
Juan Guaidó suggests he's open to an American military option
"We are open to options that offer a low social cost and that will grant us the ability and the stability to hold a truly free election," Guaidó told CBS News
Venezuelan military helicopter crashes, killing 7
The helicopter was heading to a state where President Nicolás Maduro appeared alongside troops
Venezuela's opposition leader calls for protests to continue
Juan Guaidó is hoping to regain momentum after Tuesday's attempt to spark an uprising
"I would much rather be on the side of Guaidó," senior administration official says
In interviews with CBS News, senior administration officials said the White House is emboldened over Guaidó's recent "Operation Freedom" campaign
Russia accuses U.S. of "fake" news on Venezuela; what's in it for Putin?
Moscow dismisses U.S. claim that Russia convinced Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro not to flee Caracas, but Russia does have a role in the standoff
Venezuelan opposition vies for momentum as Maduro appears immovable
Opposition leader Juan Guaido calls for more protests after Day-1 of his "Operation Freedom" ends with Maduro still surrounded by loyal military commanders
Maduro proclaims "defeat" of opposition uprising
The country's socialist government dismissed what it called a U.S.-sponsored "coup" and said the Venezuelan army remained loyal to the president
Violent clashes in Venezuela
Violent street battles have erupted in Venezuela. Armored military vehicles drove into crowds after the opposition leader called for a military uprising against the government. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Trump says he is "monitoring" uprising led by Juan Guaidó in Venezuela
Trump also threatened Cuba with a "complete" embargo if Cuban military forces did not leave Venezuela
Bolton: All options on table with Venezuela
President Trump's national security adviser John Bolton said Tuesday that Mr. Trump wants to see a peaceful transfer of power in Venezuela -- a possibility he said "still exists." Speaking at the White House, Bolton also said "all options are on the table."
Guaidó calls for uprising in Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó called for a military uprising and took to the streets with a small contingent of troops in an effort to oust President Nicolas Maduro. Video shows unrest in the country's capital.
Venezuelan opposition leader tries to stage military uprising
Juan Guaido appears in video with some troops, calling on rest of Venezuela's security forces to turn on embattled President Nicolas Maduro
American released from Venezuela prison after 5 years
Todd Leininger's returned to the States on Thursday, his family confirmed.
U.S. allowing lawsuits over properties seized by Castro's Cuba
The major policy has angered European and other allies
Venezuelan refugees demand U.S. action as Pompeo visits border
Top U.S. diplomat keeps pressure on Nicolas Maduro with regional allies, but focus remains on diplomacy, not military action
Pompeo says Venezuela's Maduro is a "true threat" to the U.S.
The secretary state's comments came on the same day Vice President Pence called on the United Nations to revoke the credentials of Maduro's representatives
Venezuela ambassador visibly irked by Pence's admonishment at U.N.
"With all due respect, Mr. Ambassador, you shouldn't be here," he said, addressing the Venezuelan ambassador to the U.N.
Senators introduce bipartisan bill to send $400 million in aid to Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro's government has recently escalated its efforts to fend off the leadership challenge by the U.S.-backed opposition leader Juan Guaidó
Venezuelan opposition leader barred from holding office for 15 years
Venezuelan government bars opposition leader Juan Guaidó from holding public office for 15 years
Russia defends sending troops to back up Maduro in Venezuela
Pompeo has warned Moscow the U.S. "will not stand idly by as Russia exacerbates tensions in Venezuela"
Trump briefed on new options for military strikes in Iran, source says
President Trump appeared to lay out his red line of action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
U.S. officials to meet with Danish officials Wednesday about Greenland, sources say
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
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Iran threatens protesters, U.S. troops in region, as unrest continues
As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen at least 538 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
Omar says federal probe into Minnesota fraud is "creating confusion and chaos"
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar denounced a surge of federal agents to Minneapolis targeting Somalis and other immigrants after a fraud scheme in the state.
Homeland Security again restricts when lawmakers can visit ICE facilities
The Department of Homeland Security policy is dated Jan. 8 and was submitted Saturday in federal court comes amid three Democratic lawmakers being denied entry to an ICE facility in Minneapolis.
Justice Department has scrapped its "Peacemakers" office
In the civil rights era, the agency formed its Community Relations Service, a group of dozens of federal specialists who were informally referred to as "America's peacemaker."
Justice Dept. served subpoenas to the Fed, Powell says
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Trump warns Cuba to make a "deal" on oil after Maduro ouster
President Trump on Saturday announced that Venezuela has "started the process" of releasing its political prisoners.