Strong or Weak? How Trump Picks His Battles.
Despite his tough talk, President Trump has consistently made allowances for countries he sees as powerful or dominant.
Venezuela
U.S. Seeks Extradition of Maduro Ally Alex Saab From Venezuela
The indicted tycoon Alex Saab is being detained in Venezuela on a U.S. request. His case tests President Trump’s sway over the country’s new rulers.
Trump’s Actions in Iran and Venezuela Show Limits of U.S. Sanctions
America’s vast economic powers are able to wear down an adversary’s economy but are insufficient to topple leaders on their own.
Susie Wiles now caught in crosshairs as Rubio forced to testify against longtime pal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s longtime confidant and colleague has come under fire for his alleged lobbying ties to Venezuela, and the ordeal has now captured both President Donald Trump’s closest allies, Rubio and White House Chief of Staff Susie …
Susie Wiles now caught in crosshairs as Rubio forced to testify against longtime pal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s longtime confidant and colleague has come under fire for his alleged lobbying ties to Venezuela, and the ordeal has now captured both President Donald Trump’s closest allies, Rubio and White House Chief of Staff Susie …
Trump convenes ‘Shield of Americas’ summit with 12 Latin American leaders
In Miami, president calls for regional cooperation to counter Chinese economic and political interestsDonald Trump changed the channel from Iran to the western hemisphere on Saturday, convening a gathering of Latin American leaders at his Miami-area go…
Trump Demands ‘Unconditional Surrender’ by Iran
President Trump’s comments on Friday reflected yet another shift in the goals of U.S. military actions.
Iran is not Venezuela, despite Trump’s hopes of repeating ‘regime capture’ strategy
Experts say US influence over South American neighbour will be hard to replicate in country with deep and long-standing antipathy to the westFirst, the CIA tracks the head of an oil-rich, US-baiting nation to a heavily guarded compound at the heart of …
US and Venezuela move to restore diplomatic ties two months after Maduro’s capture
Re-establishing diplomatic relations will support Venezuela’s economy, US state department claims, amid push for minerals accessVenezuela and the US are restoring diplomatic ties, the two countries announced Thursday, in a new sign of thawing relations…
Trump Says He Desires A Key Role In Choosing Iran’s Next Leader After Khamenei’s Death
President Donald Trump has declared his intention to play a direct role in determining Iran’s next Supreme Leader following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Speaking in an interview with Axios, Trump drew parallels with his involvement in Venezuela’s political transition earlier this year, insisting that he should have a say in who succeeds Khamenei.His remarks come after reports that Iranian