U.S. to designate Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as terrorist organization
The most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in the Caribbean Sea in a display of American military power.
Venezuela
Trump says he won't rule out troops to Venezuela
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford has arrived in the Caribbean, giving the United States the ability to strike inside Venezuela if President Trump gives the order. The U.S. has also sent thousands of troops to the region. Charlie D'Agata reports from Puerto Rico.
Trump takes questions on Epstein files, more
President Trump took questions on a wide range of topics Monday in the Oval Office. Following the president's remarks, CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi provided context.
USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Caribbean
The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier arrived in the Caribbean on Sunday as the U.S. ramps up its presence in the region and weighs action against Venezuela. Former national intelligence officer Fulton Armstrong has more.
Trump on potential discussions with Maduro
President Trump is saying Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro may be prepared to enter discussions with the U.S. This comes as the USS Gerald R. Ford crosses into the Caribbean. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.
Trump weighs in on Venezuela
In the Caribbean, the U.S. military buildup continues with the arrival of the world's largest aircraft carrier, the nuclear-powered USS Gerald R. Ford. It comes as President Trump weighed in on possible next steps in Venezuela, saying, "we may be having some discussions" with Venezuelan President Maduro. Mr. Trump has alleged the country supports drug cartels. Charlie D'Agata reports.
USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Caribbean Sea
The largest, most advanced aircraft carrier in the nation, along with three guided missile destroyers, crossed into the Caribbean Sea on Sunday morning, the U.S. Navy said, adding to a buildup of U.S. military assets near Venezuela. Charlie D'Agata is in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with more.
U.S. reopens Puerto Rico naval base as Caribbean military buildup continues
Naval Station Roosevelt Roads is now one of five locations where U.S. forces are operating in Puerto Rico, an American territory strategically positioned north of Venezuela.
Trump says he's "sort of" made up his mind on Venezuela as top officials mull options
The president told reporters Friday evening he's "sort of" made up his mind about his next steps in Venezuela, which his administration blames for narco trafficking.
Trump speaks on military action in Venezuela
President Trump says he has "sort of made up my mind" on whether to take military action in Venezuela. The comments come as America's largest aircraft carrier, the Ford, and other U.S. forces move within striking distance of the country. Charlie D'Agata has new details.
U.S. military expands in Caribbean
The U.S. military is expanding operations in the Caribbean and Puerto Rico amid its deadly boat strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats, while the Trump administration weighs military action against Venezuela.
U.S. ramps up military power in Puerto Rico
The United States is flexing military muscle in the Caribbean as the Pentagon plans for possible action inside Venezuela. That planning means a military buildup in Puerto Rico as well. Charlie D'Agata is there.
Can Trump authorize land strikes in Venezuela?
Sources say top military officials presented President Trump with possible actions he could take against the country, including land strikes. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vingrad has more.
Pentagon builds up Venezuela military presence
The Trump administration is expanding its military presence in Latin America, with multiple warships deployed in the Caribbean and the western Atlantic Ocean. It comes as sources say senior military officials have presented President Trump with options for potential actions against Venezuela, including land strikes. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
Possible U.S. military options in Venezuela
Sources tell CBS News that senior military officials presented President Trump with options for potential military operations in Venezuela. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Sam Vinograd have the details.
U.S. conducts 20th strike on alleged drug boat, killing 4 people
Since September, U.S. forces have destroyed multiple vessels in international waters, killing at least 80 people.
Potential land strikes in Venezuela?
President Trump has received an update from top U.S. military officials on potential expanded operations in the region near Venezuela, including land strikes, sources tell CBS News. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Fin Gómez report.
Hegseth announces "Operation Southern Spear"
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced "Operation Southern Spear" in the Western Hemisphere as U.S. strikes continue in the region near Colombia and Venezuela. CBS News' Eleanor Watson reports.
Land strikes in Venezuela would be major shift
Potential U.S. land strikes in Venezuela would add to tensions in the region as the USS Gerald R. Ford approaches the Caribbean. CBS News' Eleanor Watson reports, and Ryan Berg, the director of the Americas Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News with more insight.
Trump weighs Venezuela military options
Senior U.S. military officials have presented President Trump with options for potential military operations inside Venezuela, including strikes on land, sources tell CBS News. Charlie D'Agata reports.
More on potential action against Venezuela
President Trump has been briefed on updated potential military actions against Venezuela, including potential strikes on land, sources tell CBS News. Natalie Brand reports.
Top officials present Trump with military options for Venezuela in coming days
The potential operations for Venezuela presented to Trump included options for strikes on land, multiple sources said.
U.S. preps for possible Venezuela action: Sources
As F-35 stealth fighter jets fly missions from a reopened naval base in Puerto Rico and Marines practice beach landings, sources tell CBS News the Pentagon is preparing for possible military action in Venezuela. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Hegseth names alleged drug boat strikes
Amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, sources tell CBS News that senior military officials have presented President Trump with options for potential operations in the South American country. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
U.S. kills 4 in strike on alleged drug boat
U.S. forces have killed four people in the latest strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean. CBS News national security coordinating producer James LaPorta has more. (Editor's note: A Pentagon official later told CBS News the strike took place on Monday, not Tuesday.)
Trump orders "total and complete blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers in Venezuela
President Trump's declaration comes as the administration heaps pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Nick Reiner being charged with first-degree murder in parents' deaths
Officials in Los Angeles held a news conference about the killings of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead in their home Sunday.
House won't vote on health care tax credit extension, angering GOP moderates
An 11th-hour effort by moderate Republicans to put an extension on the floor for a vote failed Tuesday night.
Brown shooting investigators release new "enhanced" footage of person of interest
In several zoomed-in videos police say were captured on the East Side of Providence approximately two hours before the shooting, the person of interest is seen walking on a sidewalk and looking around.
Hegseth won't release video of U.S. "double tap" strike that killed 2 survivors
Democrats have called on the Pentagon to release the full video of the "double-tap" U.S. strike that killed two survivors who were alive after an initial strike.
Trump doubles number of countries facing travel bans or restrictions
President Trump on Tuesday more than doubled the list of countries subject to his travel ban or to heavy restrictions, bringing the total number of nations affected to 39.
Judge denies request to temporarily block construction of White House ballroom
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., put limits on what construction crews can do on the project over the next two weeks.
Epstein offered advice to billionaire facing accusation of sexual impropriety
Recently released emails document Jeffrey Epstein's involvement in Leon Black's personal affairs.
Trump says he'll deliver prime-time address to the nation on Wednesday
President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m.