↑ US-Venezuela Conflict (2025- ) Trump’s Amoral World Meets Its Match in Pope Leo - The pontiff has increasingly asserted himself in the face of Trump’s aggressive words and deeds.Trump Is ‘Chest-Beating’ Over a Retreat - The round table convenes to discuss the start to Trump’s 2026, from Greenland to Minnesota and Venezuela.How Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s Leader, Became Vital to Trump’s Plans for the Country - Delcy Rodríguez, a guerrilla’s daughter, started out as a provocateur. She pivoted to revive a ravaged economy, making her vital to U.S. plans to run Venezuela.After President’s Capture, U.S. and Venezuela Explore Restoring Diplomatic Ties - In moves that embodied the contradictions and fast-changing nature of the two countries’ relationship, both said on Friday that they were eyeing reopening embassies and restoring long-severed diplomatic ties.Trump Urges Oil Companies to Speed Work in Venezuela - The president met with executives on a day when the U.S. seized another tanker carrying Venezuelan oil.Trump Is Making a Power Play in Latin America. China Is Already There. - China built a dominant strategic position in the region as the leading lender and trading partner. It is watching President Trump’s next moves closely.Why Many Republican Voters Support Trump’s Use of Force in Venezuela - They don’t like nation building, but they do want to project American power.The Many Faces of Trump: What We Saw When We Interviewed the President - During an extensive sit-down with The New York Times, President Trump showcased the various personas he employs in his role. There were unpredictable turns throughout.These 5 Republicans Broke With Trump on Venezuela War Powers - The Republican defectors paved the way for a debate that could expose bipartisan concern about President Trump’s actions in Venezuela. Mr. Trump called for them to lose their seats.Trump Lays Out a Vision of Power Restrained Only by ‘My Own Morality’ - On topic after topic, President Trump made clear that he would be the arbiter of any limits to his authorities, not international law or treaties.