10,000 U.S. troops deployed to Caribbean
The wider U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean Sea comes as strikes against alleged drug-carrying vessels continue. CBS News' Eleanor Watson has more.
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Survivors reported after latest boat strike
A sixth U.S. strike targeting a vessel in the Caribbean in recent weeks came as President Trump announced a military buildup in the area. CBS News' Ellee Watson reports.
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Trump authorizes CIA covert operations in Venezuela; CDC scientist warns federal cuts could be dangerous to Americans.
U.S. flew B-52 bombers off coast of Venezuela
The U.S. military flew three B-52 bombers on missions near the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, as the Trump administration continues to exert pressure on the country.
U.S. flew B-52 bombers off the coast of Venezuela
The U.S. military flew three B-52 bombers on missions near the coast of Venezuela, according to a Global Strike Command spokesperson and a U.S. official, as the Trump administration continues to exert pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's government. Charlie D'Agata has details.
U.S. flies bomber jets off Venezuela coast
A Global Strike Command spokesperson confirmed on Thursday that the U.S. flew three B-52 bomber jets near the coast of Venezuela. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.
Trinidad and Tobago investigating reports 2 citizens killed in U.S. strike
Police in Trinidad and Tobago said they have received reports that two of the country's citizens were killed in a U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat.
Trump on tensions rising with Venezuela
President Trump says his administration is looking into potential land strikes against Venezuela as more details emerge about U.S. strikes against vessels in the Caribbean that were apparently carrying drugs. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more.
Trump asked about CIA operations in Venezuela
President Trump confirmed CIA covert operations in Venezuela during a press conference in the Oval Office on Wednesday. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe asked Mr. Trump about what that means for Nicolás Maduro. Weijia Jiang reports.
Trump confirms he has authorized CIA covert operations in Venezuela
CBS News senior White House correspondent Ed O'Keefe asked President Trump Wednesday why he had authorized the CIA to go into Venezuela.
Trump on covert CIA operations in Venezuela
President Trump confirmed that he approved covert CIA operations in Venezuela as more U.S. troops are positioned near Puerto Rico in the Caribbean. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Trump says he authorized CIA to enter Venezuela
President Trump confirmed that he has authorized the CIA to go into Venezuela and conduct covert operations. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Trump on authorizing CIA to go into Venezuela
The Trump administration moved to give the CIA authority to conduct lethal operations in Venezuela. This comes amid repeated boat attacks by the U.S. in Venezuela. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Trump approves covert CIA action in Venezuela
President Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he authorized a covert CIA operation in Venezuela amid stepped-up military activity against alleged drug boats near the country. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Watch: Trump takes questions on Venezuela, more
President Trump on Wednesday took questions from the White House on a variety of topics. See his remarks.
Trump, Patel share new FBI crime statistics
President Trump and FBI Director Kash Patel held a news conference on Wednesday to announce new crime data. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd has more.
Venezuela holds military exercises after latest U.S. boat strike
President Trump said six "narcoterrorists" were killed in the latest strike, bringing the number of people killed in such attacks since September to at least 27.
Another alleged Venezuelan boat struck
The U.S. military struck a fifth apparent Venezuelan boat allegedly carrying drugs, President Trump announced on social media Tuesday. CBS News' Natalie Brand has more details.
U.S. struck 5th boat accused of carrying drugs off Venezuela, Trump says
President Trump says the U.S. has struck another small boat he accuses of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela.
U.S. strikes another alleged drug boat, Trump says
President Trump said that the U.S. struck another small boat that he accused of carrying drugs in the waters off the coast of Venezuela. Charlie D'Agata has details.
Trump: U.S. struck another alleged drug boat
President Trump says the U.S. has struck another alleged Venezuelan drug boat. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth posted the alleged strike on social media, showing the explosion in international waters. Six people were killed onboard, Mr. Trump says.
Possible Nobel leak was likely espionage, committee secretary says
The odds of Maria Corina Machado winning the prize jumped from 3.75% to nearly 73% before the announcement was made.
Himes: Congress told "nothing" about Venezuela strikes
Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, who is the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "Congress is being told nothing" about the Trump administration's strikes on Venezuelan vessels that are allegedly being used to carry drugs. "Based on what I know now" and the White House's memo on the strikes, "these are illegal killings," Himes added.
Nobel Prize winner speaks to CBS News
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for keeping "the flame of democracy burning amid growing darkness." Machado opened up to CBS News about her decades of fighting for fair elections in an exclusive interview while in hiding.
Maria Corina Machado on Nobel Peace Prize win
Maria Corina Machado, 58-year-old leader of the pro-democracy movement in Venezuela, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for keeping "the flame of democracy burning amidst a growing darkness." Lilia Luciano spoke to Machado for her only interview with a U.S. news organization.
What donors to Trump's White House ballroom stand to gain from the federal government
Dozens of companies and wealthy individuals have given money toward President Trump's White House ballroom project. Many have also sought favorable policies.
Where is debris from the White House East Wing demolition being taken?
A red and gray scrap truck carried remnants of the East Wing about six miles from the White House.
U.S. sending aircraft carrier to Latin America in major buildup
The deployment dramatically increases the number of U.S. service members and ships dedicated to countering narcotics traffickers.
Trump calls for prosecution of more political foes including Smith and Garland
President Trump late Friday pushed for several Biden-era Justice Department officials to be prosecuted over an FBI investigation into the fallout of the 2020 election.
Government shutdown hits Day 25 with no deal in sight
The government shutdown hit Day 25 with no deal in sight as the Senate stands adjourned for the weekend.
U.S. sanctions Colombian president amid intensifying feud with Trump
The U.S. sanctioned the Colombian president, an escalation of the feud between President Trump and the South American leader.
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Nearly 8,000 Venezuelan nationals returned on ICE deportation flights since March
The Trump administration's deportation flights to Venezuela have continued amid heightened U.S.-Venezuelan tensions, senior Department of Homeland Security officials say.
Ontario will pull anti-tariff ads after Trump vows to cut off trade talks with Canada
President Trump said he's ending trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariff ad campaign by the province of Ontario that uses Ronald Reagan's voice — leading Ontario to pull the ads after this weekend.
3 Chinese citizens arrested for attempting to illegally buy uranium
The suspects planned to transport the nuclear material to China through Russia, the security service said in a statement.