Trump says the U.S. is not at war with Venezuela  —  In an exclusive interview with NBC News, Trump discussed the path forward in Venezuela, including when there will be elections, the opportunities for oil companies and Congress' role.  — Add NBC News to Google

Trump's Betrayal of Venezuela's Democracy Movement Is Hard to Overstate  —  If he continues to snub María Corina Machado, the heroine of the opposition, America will bear responsiblity for the country's next tragic chapter  —  Few countries in the world have been dealt a sadder hand in the last quarter century than Venezuela.

Don't Call It Regime Change.  This Is Something Else Entirely.  —  Despite early appearances, the Trump administration's abduction of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela doesn't seem to be a regime change operation.  After all, America is leaving the regime, now headed by Maduro's vice president …

Trump's Foray Into Venezuela Could Embolden Russia's and China's Own Aggression  —  While both countries were allied with Nicolás Maduro, the U.S. attack could give them justification to use force in other spheres, analysts said.  —  After attacking Venezuela and seizing its head of state …

Trump says he's prepared to send more US troops to Venezuela if interim president doesn't cooperate … His comments echoed remarks to the press aboard Air Force One Sunday night, when he said: “If they don't behave, we will do a second strike.”  —  Trump told NBC that his administration …

Maduro, wife plead not guilty as ousted Venezuelan leader says he was ‘kidnapped’ … Later, after an outburst from a spectator, Maduro added: “I am a kidnapped president, prisoner of war.”  —  Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are charged with conspiracy to import cocaine and possession of machineguns and destructive devices.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting is officially shutting down months after GOP funding cuts  —  The CBP's board of directors voted to dissolve the private, nonprofit corporation after 58 years of service.  —  WASHINGTON — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting — which helped fund NPR …

We texted 1,000 Americans about U.S. actions in Venezuela Here's what they said.  —  What do Americans think about the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro?  What role should the U.S. have in deciding how the country is governed?