Initial congressional meeting on Trump’s Venezuela project divides lawmakers

Lawmakers Conference After Military Action in Venezuela A group of lawmakers convened for their first closed-door meeting at the Capitol on Monday in the wake of the recent military operation by the Trump administration in Venezuela, which included the detention of President Nicolás Maduro. Almost immediately, political divisions surfaced. During the meeting, which lasted close […]
Ship Trackers Detect Twelve Suspected Oil Tankers Leaving Venezuela in Stealth Mode
Ship-tracking services identified about twelve vessels, reportedly oil tankers, departing from Venezuelan ports during the first week of 2026, all of which are under U.S. sanctions. Some of the tankers appeared to be operating in “dark mode,” likely with approval from Venezuelan authorities. This means their satellite tracking systems were turned off to conceal their […]
Congress responds to the operation in Venezuela to remove Nicolas Maduro.

Defiant Maduro Declares Himself ‘Prisoner of War’ in First U.S. Court Appearance The questions linger in Congress. Has the Chairman been updated? When is the information session? Right now, I haven’t heard any answers, so I find myself somewhat in the dark. A significant “briefing session” was organized to tackle these pressing questions, especially after […]
Stock market reaches new high, energy shares rise after US targets Venezuela.

Wall Street Rises Following Military Action in Venezuela On January 5, Wall Street saw an uptick, with financial stocks propelling the Dow Jones Industrial Average to its highest point ever. This surge coincided with an increase in energy company stocks spurred by the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during a U.S. military operation. Investors […]
Two Democrats support Trump’s Venezuela initiative but caution against Delcy Rodríguez’s approach to transition.

Support for U.S. Action Against Maduro Two Democrats have expressed their backing for President Donald Trump’s decision to remove Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. There’s a consensus among many prominent Democrats that this plan, perhaps, should have gone through Congress first instead of being implemented unilaterally. It seems a little vague how this approach might lead […]
Three main points from Trump’s efforts to reinstate US oil companies in Venezuela

Three key takeaways from President Trump’s push to bring U.S. oil companies back to Venezuela In the wake of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s sudden arrest, the U.S. finds itself in a unique position to impact the future of the world’s largest oil reserves. It seems like a critical moment, really, and there’s a lot at […]
Maduro of Venezuela calls himself a ‘prisoner of war’ during his initial court appearance in the US

Maduro’s Arraignment in New York Federal Court Nicolás Maduro, the ousted leader of Venezuela, appeared defiant during his court arraignment in lower Manhattan on Monday. This marked his first public appearance since a surprise U.S. military operation led to his capture in Caracas just two days prior. Throughout the hearing, Maduro was seen taking notes […]
Starlink provides free internet in Venezuela following US raid and Maduro’s capture.

Starlink, the satellite internet provider founded by Elon Musk, is now offering complimentary internet services in Venezuela following a significant operation by the United States against the nation, which included the detention of President Nicolas Maduro. On a Sunday, Starlink, which is part of Musk’s SpaceX, confirmed that it would be providing credits to both […]
Florida Republican lawmaker blames Democrats for ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ regarding Venezuela.

Reactions to Trump’s Operations in Venezuela A Florida Republican has called out Democrats for their negative stance regarding U.S. actions in Venezuela, stating it’s a classic case of “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” Rep. Mike Haridopoulos, who represents part of Florida’s central coastline, expressed his frustration during an interview. “You don’t need to dig too deep to […]
Venezuela Is Really ‘Free Today’

Actress Sarah Foster expressed on Sunday that the United States successfully capturing Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, should be seen as a hopeful moment for Venezuela, a country long under his oppressive rule. Despite having voted for Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, Foster acknowledged President Donald Trump’s role in this significant event. Foster, whose […]