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US has seized oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says
Using U.S. forces to seize an oil tanker is unusual and marks the administration’s latest push to increase pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Trump leaves military action on table but floats talks with Venezuela
President Donald Trump isn't ruling out military action against Venezuela despite bringing up potential diplomatic talks with its leader, Nicolás Maduro.
By Regina Garcia Cano, The Associated Press
US aircraft carrier arrives in the Caribbean in buildup near Venezuela
The arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford marks a major moment in what the administration insists is a counterdrug operation.
Opinion
Why a Gulf–Israel rapid response force still makes sense
A Middle East rapid-response force would not only deter aggression — it would symbolize a new era of partnership and self-reliance.
By Sam Mundy and Devin Young
US aircraft carrier nears Venezuela in flex of American military power
It's a stark flex of American military power not seen in Latin America for generations.
By Regina Garcia Cano, The Associated Press