Trump nominates special operations general to lead Southern Command after previous commander retired amid concerns about boat strikes that have killed over 100 people.
U.S. military attacks more than 70 ISIS targets in Syria with 100+ munitions after ambush killed three Americans, as Hegseth calls it “declaration of vengeance.”
Sen. Murphy says Rubio and Hegseth admitted in classified briefing that boat strike targets carry cocaine to Europe, not fentanyl to America.
Pentagon restricts Congress from viewing unedited boat attack footage as three administration sources confirm strikes target Maduro regime, not drug trafficking.
Chief of Staff Susie Wiles told Vanity Fair boat attacks aim to pressure Maduro, contradicting administration claims they target drug trafficking.
Trump orders total blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers, demands Caracas return oil assets Venezuela nationalized in the 1970s.
Islamic State gunman kills two US soldiers and civilian interpreter in Syria ambush weeks after Syrian president’s White House visit and new coalition membership.
Thailand says it will continue military strikes on Cambodia hours after Trump claimed both countries agreed to a ceasefire, with Thai prime minister stating “there was no ceasefire in place.”
Putin rejects European and Ukrainian revisions to 28-point peace plan after five-hour Kremlin talks with Witkoff and Kushner, warns Russia is “ready” for war with Europe.
Trump says he believes “100 percent” Hegseth’s denial of kill order for boat survivors, but adds he “wouldn’t have wanted” the second strike that killed them.
Rubio, Witkoff, and Kushner meet Ukrainian delegation in Florida as Witkoff heads to Moscow Monday, days after lead negotiator Yermak resigned amid $100 million corruption probe.
Rubio, Witkoff, and Kushner meet Ukrainian delegation in Florida days after lead negotiator Yermak resigns following anti-corruption probe into $100 million energy embezzlement scandal.
Venezuela condemns Trump’s declaration that airspace “should be considered closed” as illegal aggression after US attacks kill 80+ and US deploys largest regional force since 1989 Panama invasion.
Trump says US military will “very soon” begin land attacks on alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers after 83 killed in boat strikes since September.
EU moves to seize $225 billion in Russian assets frozen in Belgium, rejecting Trump bid for US control.
Trump dismisses report that envoy Witkoff coached Kremlin officials on how to pitch Ukraine peace plan before briefing Kyiv, calling it “standard negotiation.”
Trump envoy Witkoff to meet Putin at Kremlin next week as Russia, still without copy of revised peace plan, warns it may reject changes to original proposal.
US designates Venezuelan cartel as terrorist organization, opening door to new pressure after boat strikes killed 80+ people and Trump weighs land invasion.
U.S. threatens complete Ukraine aid cutoff including air defense missiles if Kyiv rejects 28-point peace plan that Rubio said was drafted with Kremlin input.
U.S. prepares Venezuela operations including covert action and potential Maduro overthrow despite human rights groups condemning illegal extrajudicial killings and allies raising international law concerns.
Trump says peace plan requiring territorial concessions to Russia and NATO membership ban isn’t his “final offer,” 5 days before deadline he set despite Republican and European criticism.
Trump administration gives Ukraine one week to accept peace framework ceding parts of eastern Ukraine to Russia or risk losing U.S. military and intelligence support.
Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg departs in January after White House deemed him too sympathetic to Ukraine, as administration pushes peace plan requiring Ukrainian territorial concessions.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll arrives in Ukraine to “discuss efforts to end the war” as reports surface of 28-point peace plan requiring Ukraine to cede territory, weapons, and significantly reduce Armed Forces.
UN Security Council approves Trump’s Gaza plan creating force to disarm Hamas over group’s objections, while resolution references Palestinian statehood Israel firmly opposes.
U.S. military kills three in 21st strike on alleged drug boat since September, providing no evidence as death toll from attacks in Caribbean and Pacific exceeds 75.
Russia and China seek removal of Trump’s yet-to-be-established Board of Peace from UN Gaza stabilization force resolution, with major UAE ally refusing participation.
USS Gerald R Ford arrives in Caribbean with largest US Latin America presence in decades as Trump refuses to rule out Venezuela land strikes.
Colombia orders security forces to stop sharing intelligence with US until attacks on suspected drug boats end after 75 killed since August.
Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, holding no government position, meets with Netanyahu to discuss next phase of Gaza ceasefire as Israel returns 15 more Palestinian remains.
US-led coordination center takes control of Gaza aid from Israel’s COGAT, plans new crossings as 800 trucks enter daily.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces U.S. military killed three more people in Caribbean boat attack, bringing death toll to 70 across 18 vessels destroyed since September without publishing evidence targets posed threat.
GOP senators reject resolution that would have blocked Trump from conducting military action in Venezuela without congressional authorization.
U.S. circulates draft UN Security Council resolution authorizing international stabilization force in Gaza through 2027, requiring approval from 15-member council where China and Russia threaten veto.
Classified State Department Inspector General report finds many hundreds of potential Israeli human rights violations in Gaza would take multiple years to review under Leahy Laws.
Israel kills 104 Palestinians in 12-hour Gaza airstrikes after soldier death, as Trump insists ceasefire holds and calls strikes justified retaliation against Hamas.
US strikes kill 14 people on four alleged drug boats in Pacific Ocean 400 miles from Acapulco, with international law experts calling the campaign “summarily executing” suspects without due process.
Israeli parliament gave preliminary approval to West Bank annexation bill, prompting Vance to call it a “very stupid political stunt” and warnings from Rubio that it threatens Gaza peace efforts.
Trump sanctions Russia’s two largest oil companies after planned Budapest meeting with Putin falls through, pushing oil prices up 3%.
Trump cancels Budapest summit with Putin after Russia refuses to freeze war along current front line, five days after announcing the meeting.
Trump-Zelenskyy meeting turned acrimonious as Trump raised voice demanding Ukraine cede territory to Russia after Putin phone call proposing Donbas surrender.
Trump threatens to “eradicate” Hamas after ceasefire violations, saying Israel could handle it “in two minutes” but suggesting other countries are offering to intervene.
State Department claims Hamas is planning an imminent attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza, threatening the ceasefire after Trump warned he would “go in and kill them.”
U.S. Embassy orders Americans in Trinidad and Tobago to avoid government facilities after six U.S. military strikes in Caribbean waters killed at least 29 people, including Trinidadian citizens.
Trump confirms U.S. military strike on alleged drug submarine killed two people and left two survivors now held on a Navy ship, the first known prisoners in his undeclared war on Venezuela.
Trump says he will meet Putin in Budapest after call where Putin objected to supplying Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles, then Trump questioned whether the U.S. can spare them.
Trump threatens to “go in and kill” Hamas members if ceasefire violations continue, then clarifies U.S. troops would not be involved and others would act “under our auspices.”
Trinidad and Tobago police investigate reports that two citizens were killed in the fifth U.S. strike on alleged drug boats off Venezuela, bringing total deaths to 27.
Trump threatens to forcibly disarm Hamas if group refuses, saying it will happen quickly and perhaps violently, amid questions about group’s role after ceasefire deal.
Trump and Zelenskyy to meet Friday at White House, day after discussing Ukraine acquiring Tomahawk missiles to strike Russia despite Trump’s prior concerns about escalation.
