Pence: Maduro "danced" while "henchmen" murdered civilians
Announcing news sanctions on Maduro regime, Pence voices U.S. support for Venezuela's interim President Juan Guaidó
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Pence to announce "clear actions" on Venezuela after deadly weekend clashes
Pence will travel to Bogotá, Colombia, to hold his first in-person meeting with Juan Guaidó, who the U.S. recognizes as the interim president of Venezuela
Puerto Rico governor: Venezuela threatened U.S.-financed ship
The ship carrying humanitarian aid for Venezuela was dispatched and financed by Puerto Rico's government
Tension reach boiling point in Venezuela
At least two people were killed and 17 injured during a standoff with the Venezuelan military. President Nicolas Maduro closed the border with Brazil and has partially closed the border with Colombia in an effort to stop humanitarian aid from entering the country. Foreign Affairs columnist Markos Kounalakis joined CBSN to discuss.
Venezuelan soldiers unleash tear gas as tensions rise over blocked aid
Opposition leader Juan Guaido has vowed to bring aid into the country over objections from President Nicolas Maduro
In Colombia, Pence will call for Maduro to step down
The Trump administration has slapped sanctions against Maduro's government and recognized the main opposition leader, National Assembly President Juan Guaidó
Decrying socialism, Trump looks to woo Florida's Latino vote
Both the president and his eventual 2020 Democratic challenger will be wooing Florida's growing Latin American diaspora
Trump on humanitarian aid for Venezuela
Speaking to a gathering of Venezuelan Americans in Florida, President Trump said humanitarian aid for the people of Venezuela has been stopped at the border. He called the nation's disputed president Nicolas Maduro a "Cuban puppet."
Trump declares U.S. will never be socialist like Venezuela
The president says all options are on the table in Venezuela
Trump slams "tyrannical" government of Venezuela
In a speech to the Venezuelan American community in Miami, President Trump vowed support for Venezuela's opposition leader and slammed the socialist regime of Nicolas Maduro for leading the country into ruin.
Rubio warns Venezuelan troops against "crime" of blocking aid
Standing at Venezuela's border with Colombia, U.S. senator tells Maduro's troops that following his orders would be a "crime against humanity"
U.S. sanctions five top Venezuela officials close to Maduro
"Treasury continues to target officials who have helped the illegitimate Maduro regime repress the Venezuelan people," Mnuchin said
Trump says "all options" remain on the table to deal with Venezuela crisis
Meeting with Colombia's president in the Oval Office, the president declined to answer whether he was considering sending troops to Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition sets date for showdown with Maduro's forces
"Allow in the humanitarian aid. That's an order," U.S.-backed Juan Guaidó tells military, announcing date for aid caravans to challenge blocked border
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Venezuela showdown could lead to U.S. confrontation with Cuba, says former top U.S. diplomat
Venezuela protests continue on Youth Day
Thousands of students are taking to the streets to honor Youth Day in Venezuela, which comes as many continue to protest President Maduro. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joined CBSN from Caracas.
Venezuelan officials: Aid tests military's loyalty to Maduro
The U.S. government said it's prepared to dispatch more than $20 million in humanitarian aid to Venezuela
Maduro blocks humanitarian aid
Venezuelans desperate for food, supplies and medicine are struggling to survive after truckloads of humanitarian aid remained at the Colombian side of the border. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accused the U.S. of sending aid as a political ploy to remove him. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Guaido's ambassador to U.S. on humanitarian aid crisis
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is blocking live-saving humanitarian aid from getting into his collapsing country. At least 47 countries, including the U.S., have recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country's interim president. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN after interviewing Guaido's ambassador to the U.S. about the escalating tensions.
Venezuelan diplomat weighs in on crisis
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó ambassador to the U.S. is weighing in on the escalating political crisis. Carlos Vecchio said the new anti-Maduro movement is led by the people of Venezuela, not outside forces. He spoke to CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini about the situation.
Aid blocked from entering Venezuela
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is blocking life-saving humanitarian aid from entering the country. Trucks of supplies are sitting at the Venezuelan border. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini spoke to opposition leader Juan Guaido's ambassador to the U.S., Carlos Vecchio, about the escalating tension.
Aid stalled at Venezuela's border
There's a showdown at the border of Columbia and Venezuela involving tractor trailers filled with humanitarian aid. Venezuela's embattled President Nicolas Maduro accuses the U.S. of sending aid as a political ploy, even though families desperately need it. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Caracas.
Will the U.S. intervene in Venezuela?
The U.S. has backed Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaidó and called for President Nicolas Maduro to step down. In an interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor, Vice President Mike Pence discussed the potential for the U.S. military to intervene.
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Venezuela standoff blocking humanitarian aid
Badly needed humanitarian aid from the U.S. and other countries is becoming a pawn in the deepening crisis in Venezuela. The government of Nicolás Maduro used a fuel tanker and cargo trailers Wednesday to block a bridge that connects Venezuela to Colombia. The standoff came as the U.S. sent supplies to the border area. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Caracas.
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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The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
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.