Trump Hegseth Tensions

Trump, Venezuela

WATCH: Trump’s National Address Live— President To Share Three-Year Plan As Tensions Escalate With Venezuela

President Donald Trump is set to address the nation at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday night in a live speech from the White House.

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Trump to give primetime address as Venezuela oil tensions build: Live

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Trump to meet with national security team amid Venezuela tensions

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Live updates: President Trump addresses the nation

President Donald Trump is delivering a national address tonight that is expected to include remarks about the administration's actions in Venezuela.

Live Updates: Trump to Address Nation From Oval Office

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Watch live: President Trump to address the nation

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Watch live: Trump in White House speech says U.S. economy is strengthening, despite weaker hiring and inflation

Public polling shows most U.S. adults are frustrated with his handling of the economy as inflation picked up after his tariffs raised prices and hiring slowed.

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Watch live: Trump gives address to the nation

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Trump to address the nation as his popularity dips in the face of economic concerns

Venezuela, Rubio and Hegseth

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Trump announces blockade of Venezuela as tensions rise in the Caribbean

The post comes only days after the U.S. Navy seized a Venezuelan oil tanker in the Caribbean that Trump said was transporting illegal sanctioned oil; further announcing the U.S. would keep the oil seized on board. Venezuela has the largest oil reserves in the world and is a key member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

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Hegseth, Rubio brief House and Senate on Venezuela as tensions rise

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Hegseth and Rubio to brief Congress on boat strikes near Venezuela

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Explainer: Why is the Trump administration putting pressure on Venezuela?

WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will hold closed, classified briefings for all U.S. senators and representatives on Tuesday about th...

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Trump administration officials brief Congress on strikes on boats near Venezuela

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Congress confronts Trump administration over deadly US strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats

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Trump calls for ‘total and complete blockade’ of sanctioned oil tankers from Venezuela in escalation of tensions

President Donald Trump has called for a “total and complete blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers from Venezuela in an escalation of tensions with the South American country. The president’s latest announcement comes as part of the Trump administration’s pressure campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

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Why is Trump threatening attacks? US-Venezuela tensions, explained

Since September, the Trump administration is known to have carried out strikes on at least 21 boats in international waters that killed 83 people.

Mexico calls on UN to tamp down U.S.-Venezuela tensions, as China criticizes 'bullying' of its ally

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday asked the United Nations to act to avoid bloodshed in Venezuela, while other countries expressed concerns about U.S. President Donald Trump's recent blockade announcement.

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Hegseth forced out US Navy admiral who had legal concerns over Trump’s drug boat strikes: report

The departure of Admiral Alvin Holsey, head of U.S. Southern Command, has stunned lawmakers and military experts

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Senate voting on $901 billion defense bill that pushes Hegseth for boat strike video

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is nearing final passage Wednesday of an annual military policy bill that will authorize $901 billion in defense programs while pressuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to provide lawmakers with video of strikes on alleged drug boats in international water near Venezuela.

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Senate sends annual defense bill to Trump’s desk before Christmas

The measure, the product of weeks of negotiations between congressional leaders and the White House, now heads to President Donald Trump’s desk.