Director of National Intelligence Gabbard was excluded from Venezuela operation planning, posting Hawaii beach photos while cabinet finalized Maduro capture, officials say.
Trump says he will meet Venezuelan opposition leader Machado next week and would accept Nobel Prize she dedicated to him, claiming he ended “eight and a quarter” wars.
Denmark and Greenland envoys meet with White House officials after Trump tells NYT he needs “ownership” of Greenland, dismissing 1951 treaty that already grants US broad military access.
Senate advances Venezuela war powers resolution 52-47 after five Republicans break with Trump, who responded they “should never be elected again” as Vance called the law unconstitutional.
US military seizes two oil tankers in North Atlantic and Caribbean, with UK providing support, as Russia condemns action as violation of maritime law.
White House declares US will “dictate” Venezuela’s government decisions as Rubio outlines American plan for the country’s stabilization, oil industry, and political future.
Trump invites Colombian President Petro to White House days after calling him a “sick man who likes making cocaine” and warning he wouldn’t be in power “for very long.”
State Department suspends all aid to Somalia over alleged food warehouse seizure as Trump administration targets Somali communities in Minnesota and abroad.
Trump withdraws US from 66 international organizations and treaties including UN climate, gender equality, and oceans bodies, claiming they threaten American sovereignty.
Russia sends submarine to escort sanctioned oil tanker evading US seizure off Ireland after vessel repelled Coast Guard boarding attempt near Venezuela.
US military raid to capture Maduro killed approximately 75 people including civilians, with 7 American troops injured and 2 still recovering.
Former Trump Russia adviser Fiona Hill says Moscow offered US free rein in Venezuela in 2019 in exchange for free rein in Ukraine.
Trump says Venezuela will hand over up to 50 million barrels of oil, with proceeds “controlled by me,” and invites Chevron, Exxon, ConocoPhillips to White House Friday.
White House press secretary says US military is “always an option” for acquiring Greenland, four days after forces captured Venezuelan president.
Trump administration demands Venezuela’s interim leader expel Iranian and Cuban operatives, stop oil sales to adversaries, and crack down on drugs, warning of “second strike” if she refuses.
Stephen Miller says “nobody is going to fight the United States militarily over Greenland” one day after posting that Western nations should not have given up empires after WWII.
Maduro pleads not guilty in Manhattan federal court, declares “I am a prisoner of war” as attorney challenges legality of military abduction.
Dominica and Antigua agree to accept US asylum-seekers days after Trump imposed visa restrictions on both Caribbean nations.
Top intelligence Democrat says two-hour classified briefing on Venezuela “posed far more questions than it answered” as war powers resolution heads to Senate vote this week.
Greenland prime minister warns Trump against annexation as European allies invoke NATO protections two days after US captured Venezuelan president.
Noem says 600,000 Venezuelans whose temporary protection from deportation she ended can now apply for refugee status after US invaded their country and captured their president.
Danish and Greenland leaders tell Trump to stop threatening annexation after he linked the territory to Venezuela, as senior aide’s wife posted map with US flag and “SOON.”
Trump predicts Cuba “ready to fall,” threatens Colombia’s president won’t be “doing it very long,” promises “second strike” on Venezuela if they “don’t behave.”
Trump says US probe found Ukraine did not target Putin’s residence, two days after ordering US forces to raid Maduro’s compound and capture him.
Rubio says discussing elections in Venezuela is “premature” because higher priorities, including reinvigorating the oil industry, must be addressed first.
Cuba announces 32 of its military and intelligence officers killed during US raid to capture Maduro, declares two days of national mourning.
Venezuela’s Supreme Court names Delcy Rodríguez interim president as Trump declares US “in charge,” demands “total access” to oil, threatens she’ll “pay a very big price” for defiance.
Trump declares ‘American dominance in the Western Hemisphere will never be questioned again,’ rebrands Monroe Doctrine with his own name hours after seizing Maduro.
Rubio warns Cuba’s leaders “I’d be concerned” hours after US forces seize Maduro, accuses Havana of colonizing Venezuela’s security apparatus.
Maduro indicted on narco-terrorism, machine gun, and cocaine conspiracy charges, jailed in Brooklyn after staged “perp walk” at DEA headquarters, court appearance possible Monday.
Trump announces US will “run” Venezuela, promises American oil companies will “fix infrastructure” and “start making money for the country.”
Danish energy company Ørsted files legal challenge over Trump’s suspension of Revolution Wind project that is 85% complete with all federal permits secured since 2023.
Trump threatens to intervene in Iran’s domestic protests with “locked and loaded” warning, seven months after US strikes on nuclear sites prompted Iranian missile attack on US base in Qatar.
Trump orders HieFo Corp. to divest $2.9 million defense chip technology within 180 days, citing owner’s Chinese citizenship in deal that closed during Biden administration.
Russia asks White House to end Coast Guard pursuit of oil tanker whose crew painted Russian flag on hull after U.S. military tried to board it in Caribbean.
Trump signs last-minute proclamation delaying his own tariff increases on furniture and kitchen cabinets for one year, hours before rates were set to rise to 50% and 30%.
Oil tanker fleeing U.S. Coast Guard for nearly two weeks painted a Russian flag on its hull in apparent attempt to claim Russian protection and complicate seizure.
U.S. military kills 8 more people in strikes on 5 alleged drug boats, bringing total to at least 115 dead since September across 35 attacks.
US and partner forces kill or capture nearly 25 ISIS operatives in Syria since December 19 retaliatory strikes, as hundreds of American troops continue mission after two soldiers killed.
Treasury sanctions 10 individuals and firms in Iran and Venezuela over weapons trade, including drone sales and ballistic missile chemical procurement.
FOIA emails reveal Trump’s DEI orders prompted removal of panels honoring Black WWII soldiers at Netherlands American Cemetery, including story of 23-year-old who died saving a comrade.
Trump falsely claims “none” of Israeli hostages “were released in the Biden administration,” though 138 of 178 hostages freed through negotiated deals came under Biden.
Trump confirms U.S. destroyed Venezuelan “dock area” used to load drug boats, which CNN and New York Times report was first known CIA operation inside Venezuela.
Trump warns Hamas faces “hell to pay” if militants don’t disarm quickly, says he and Netanyahu “don’t agree 100%” on West Bank after sixth meeting this year.
Zelenskyy says U.S. offered 15-year security guarantees after Mar-a-Lago talks, but Ukraine seeks longer commitment as territorial issues and nuclear plant control remain unresolved.
U.S. military kills two in 30th strike on alleged drug boat since September, bringing total death toll to 107 as critics question legal authority.
Trump claims US “knocked out” drug facility in Venezuela last week, which would be first land attack in military campaign that has killed at least 105 people at sea since September.
State Department announces $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid, down from $17 billion historically, warns agencies to “adapt, shrink, or die” and excludes Afghanistan and Gaza from initial funding.
Trump says he “understands” Russia’s opposition to ceasefire that would let Ukraine hold referendum, calls Mar-a-Lago talks with Zelenskyy progress toward peace deal.
Niger, with population matching 17 smallest US states combined, permanently bans American visas in retaliation for Trump’s travel ban expansion.
