Trump admin sends tough private message to oil companies on Venezuela … But people in the industry said the administration's message has left them still leery about the difficulty of rebuilding decayed oil fields in a country where it's not even clear who will lead the country for the foreseeable future.

Trump's Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise  —  Over the past few months, President Trump has deployed an imposing military force in the Caribbean to threaten Venezuela.  Until now, the president used that force — an aircraft carrier, at least seven other warships …

On the Legality of the Venezuela Invasion  —  Executive branch precedents can be garnered to support the action—which does not, of course, mean that it is lawful.  —  Please click here to opt in to receive via email our Roundup—brief daily summaries of news developments and commentary related to executive power.

The Brazen Illegality of Trump's Venezuela Operation  —  A scholar of international law on the implications of the U.S. arrest of President Nicolás Maduro.  —  On Saturday morning, President Donald Trump announced that the United States military, working with American law-enforcement officials …

Venezuelan leader Maduro lands in New York after capture by US troops - live  —  Donald Trump says the US will ‘run’ Venezuela and put Maduro on trial after audacious military operation in Caracas  — Full report: Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela  — Explained: Is there legal justification for the US attack on Venezuela?

After capturing Maduro, Trump ramps up pressure on Mexico  —  Hours after the U.S. invaded Venezuela to seize President Nicolás Maduro, President Trump sent a warning to Mexico that it could be next. … - Trump went on to allege that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum isn't running her country …

Trump to address U.S. operation that captured Maduro, as he is being taken to New York  —  CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife are aboard the USS Iwo Jima and bound for New York after they were captured by U.S. forces and removed from Venezuela by helicopter …

Mamdani Called Trump to Criticize Venezuela Strikes  —  Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York accused President Trump of violating international law.  It was the first time he had criticized the president since their White House meeting.  —  Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor of New York City …

U.S. will look to tap Venezuelan oil reserves, Trump says  —  President Donald Trump said U.S. oil companies will invest billions to upgrade the country's aging oil infrastructure.  —  President Donald Trump said Saturday that the removal of Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro from power …

A Criminal Empire  —  The United States launches a conquest and occupation of Venezuela to extract its oil wealth.  The neocon dream is the America First dream  —  AFTER TWO FAILED U.S. COUPS in Venezuela over 25 years, the first under George W. Bush and the second during Donald Trump's first presidency …

Why the U.S. went after Maduro  —  The United States' astonishing overnight raid to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro followed an intense months-long pressure campaign, jumpstarted by a $50 million bounty put on Maduro's head in August.

‘Blind Into Caracas’  —  Less than 24 hours in, members of the Trump team are celebrating victory.  None of them seem to have wondered what happens a day, a month, a decade from now.  —  ∙ Paid  —  Here are ten quick reactions to the most disturbing presidential press conference I have seen in my life.

Trump's Critics Are Falling Into an Obvious Trap  —  Nicolás Maduro's capture is setting off a predictable reaction.  —  When Donald Trump claims a success, two things quickly happen:  —  From the pro-Trump side, the American people hear a huge and unanimous whoop of triumph.

What we know about a US strike that captured Venezuela's Maduro  —  The United States carried out a lightning military strike on Venezuela early Saturday, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and spiriting them out of the country.