↑ US-Venezuela Conflict (2025- ) Colombia’s President Feared a U.S. Attack. Then Trump Called. - The conversation appeared to defuse a crisis that erupted after President Trump said military action against Colombia “sounds good.” President Gustavo Petro spoke to The New York Times just before the call.Trump Says U.S. Oversight of Venezuela Could Last For Years - In a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times on Wednesday, President Trump said “only time will tell” when it comes to how long the United States aims to control the country.When It Comes to Russia, Trump Navigates Conflicting Goals - President Trump’s efforts to court President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia are rife with contradictions about stability and displays of American power.Europe Tries to Come to Terms With Trump’s Intervention in Venezuela - Needing U.S. support to fend off Russia in Ukraine, European leaders have been cautious about criticizing President Trump on Greenland, Iran, Venezuela and much else.The Case for Real Regime Change in Venezuela - The former envoy Elliott Abrams says the administration should push harder.Stephen Miller Offers a Strongman’s View of the World - President Trump’s trusted adviser is casting his hard-right gaze abroad, saying the world must be governed by “force.”Justice Dept. Memo Approved Military Incursion Into Venezuela as Lawful - The specifics of the memo are unclear. But Attorney General Pam Bondi told lawmakers in briefings this week that the administration would share the document with them.U.S. Pressures Venezuela to Expel Advisers From Cuba, China, Russia and Iran - Secretary of State Marco Rubio was said to have listed the Trump administration’s demands to Venezuela’s new leader, Delcy Rodríguez, in a classified meeting Monday with senior congressional leaders.How Venezuela’s Oil Could Shake Up the World Supply - The country could, eventually, attract investment and re-emerge as a force in the oil markets, but many analysts are concerned about an oversupply.After Maduro’s Ouster, Marco Rubio Faces the Challenge of Running Venezuela - The secretary of state helped steer President Trump to attacking Venezuela and seizing Nicolás Maduro, and now aims to force the country to give U.S. companies access to its oil.