Defiant Maduro warns Trump he'll stain his "hands with blood"
Pressure increases on embattled Venezuelan president as Europeans back opposition, global foes discuss sending aid in around him
Nicolas Maduro
Venezuelan opposition holds rally amid first major army defection
A new polls showed 82 percent of Venezuelans want President Nicolas Maduro to quit
Pence speaks to cheering Venezuelan exiles in Miami
Following Pence's speech, Venezuelan-state run television, Tele Sur, showed Maduro marching with a couple thousand members of the Venezuelan military
Massive demonstration planned in Venezuela
Millions of demonstrators are expected to flood the streets of Venezuela's capital Saturday. Some back President Nicolas Maduro, while others are against him. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Caracas.
Millions expected to flood the streets of Venezuela's capital
Millions are expected to flood the streets of Caracas on Saturday
Fed up Venezuelans plan mother of all anti-Maduro marches
The colossal political power struggle playing out in the nation is fueled by the fury and the misery of millions of ordinary people who used to have decent lives
Venezuelans plan massive anti-Maduro march
The Venezuelan government claims it thwarted a plot to assassinate sitting President Nicolás Maduro, as the country's political crisis escalates. Vice President Mike Pence heads to Miami Friday where he’s expected to drum up support for opposition leader Juan Guaidó. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Caracas.
Venezuela's new ambassador doesn't have U.S. embassy
The ambassador, Carlos Vecchio, and his team still don’t have access to Venezuela’s brick and mortar embassy in Georgetown
Opposition leader lays out vision for Venezuela
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó is laying out his vision for Venezuela in a speech at a university in Caracas, as protests mount against President Nicolas Maduro. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN with the latest.
Venezuela power struggle hinges on Maduro's military
So far embattled president's commanders are standing by him, but pressure is mounting fast
Trump’s stance on Venezuela garners rare bipartisan support in Congress
"There are always going to be issues on which we agree," Democratic Rep. Donna Shalala told CBS News
Battle for power in Venezuela
Political pressure is growing in Venezuela where two men claim to be the country's rightful leader. The elected president, Nicolás Maduro, is trying to hold onto power. Meanwhile, President Trump is praising opposition leader Juan Guaidó's "historic assumption of the presidency." Elizabeth Palmer reports from Caracas.
Maduro responds to protests in Caracas
Protesters in Venezuela once again demanded President Nicolas Maduro step down. But he insted had a warning for the U.S. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Caracas.
Pence to rally support for Venezuela's Guaidó in Miami
The vice president will give a speech to members of the Venezuelan exile community
Venezuelan leader responds to protests with military show of force
One protester said they've had enough of an oppressive regime under President Nicolas Maduro
Elliott Abrams says Iran-Contra history isn’t an issue
Abrams pleaded guilty in connection with the Iran-Contra scandal in 1991, but was pardoned by President George H.W. Bush
Venezuela's Maduro claims Trump ordered his assassination
But the embattled leader, no longer recognized by U.S., also signals new willingness to negotiate as pressure mounts from inside and outside Venezuela
Venezuelan Supreme Court bars opposition leader from leaving country
National Security Adviser John Bolton said there would be "serious consequences" if National Assembly President Juan Guaidó is harmed
U.S. raises Venezuela travel advisory to highest level: "Do Not Travel"
"Do not travel to Venezuela due to crime, civil unrest, poor health infrastructure, and arbitrary arrest and detention of U.S. citizens"
Venezuelan leaders vie for military support
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó is calling for new protests against the regime of Nicolas Maduro this week after naming himself interim president. CBS News State Department reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to break down the latest developments.
Deaths mount as U.S. ups pressure on Venezuela's Maduro
United Nations says 40 people have been killed and hundreds more arrested as U.S. tightens financial noose on embattled president
Whitaker comments publicly on Mueller probe
Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker says special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation is "close to being completed." Hunter Walker, Yahoo News White House correspondent, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
U.S. sanctions Venezuela's oil company
The Trump administration announced new sanctions against Venezuela's state-owned oil company during a briefing at the White House Monday. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN with the details.
Top military official backs Venezuelan opposition leader
Venezuela's power struggle has grown more chaotic as the country's top military representative to the U.S. announced Saturday he's backing opposition leader Juan Guaidó -- as well as a number of countries, including Israel. BBC News' Venezuela correspondent Guillermo Olmo joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with the latest from Caracas.
White House warns of "significant response" against Maduro
After President Trump recognized Venezuela's chief opposition leader, President Nicolás Maduro severed ties with the U.S.
Missed paychecks, benefit lapses increase pressure for shutdown deal
The government shutdown stretched into Day 28 Tuesday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government continues.
Trump meets with Japanese prime minister as Asia tour continues
Tokyo is the second stop on the president's three-legged Asia trip.
2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors"
Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek and Capt. Dylan Blaha say they'll defy federal orders regarding Trump's immigration enforcement operation in Chicago.
Trump administration to reassign ICE officials in bid to intensify deportation campaign
The Trump administration is shaking up ICE's leadership, with plans to reassign as many as a dozen local leaders, as the agency faces pressure to ramp up arrests, sources told CBS News.
Soaring electricity bills squeeze households as utilities hike rates
Rising utility bills across the country are leaving customers feeling powerless in the face of the escalating costs.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect can wear street clothes in court but must be restrained
A Utah judge has ruled that the 22-year-old man charged with killing Charlie Kirk can appear in court wearing street clothes but must be physically restrained due to security concerns.
Political violence has gripped the U.S. Experts say it's not as simple as left and right.
A nationwide string of threats and violent acts present a problem experts say is politically more complex than it seems.
Why your beef, bananas and coffee beans have gotten so expensive
Americans are paying significantly more for these food staples, inflation data shows. Will prices ever relent?
FDA approves new menopause drug without hormones. Here's what to know.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Lynkuet, a new medication that does not contain hormones to treat hot flashes due to menopause.