The Trump administration has made no secret that it covets Venezuela’s oil reserves. What happens next could have serious implications for the planet.
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Maduro’s Nike Tech Sweatsuit Was Bound to Become a Meme
When President Trump shared an unverified photo of Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody, a corner of the internet followed a familiar playbook for newsmaking images: Talk about the clothes.
Why Trump Wants Greenland
President Trump has repeated his interest in taking the semiautonomous Danish territory, citing U.S. national security. Denmark’s leader says such a move would be the end of NATO.
Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s New Leader, Faces Big Test
Delcy Rodríguez is the torchbearer of a government whose revolutionary roots are in disarray. She must appease constituencies who loathe U.S. meddling while fielding Washington’s demands.
Explosions Reported in Venezuela’s Capital
It was not immediately clear what caused the blasts. The United States has been building pressure on Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s authoritarian president, for months.
U.S. Pledges $2 Billion for U.N. Aid but Trump Administration Tells Agencies to ‘Adapt, Shrink, or Die’
The announcement will likely keep the United States as the biggest international aid donor next year, even as the Trump administration slashes funding for foreign assistance programs.
Venezuela’s Oil Is a Focus of Trump’s Campaign Against Maduro
In public, the White House says it is confronting Venezuela to curb drug trafficking. Behind the scenes, gaining access to the country’s vast oil reserves is a priority.
U.S. Plans to Scrutinize 5 Years of Social Media History for Foreign Tourists
Even visitors from countries like Britain and France, whose citizens don’t need visas, would have to share five years’ worth of social media.
U.S. Deports Second Planeload of Iranians, Officials Say
The plane, carrying about 50 Iranians and other deportees, took off from Arizona on Sunday, under a deal the Trump administration reached with Iran two months ago.
Syria’s President Meets Trump at White House for First Time
The visit by President Ahmed al-Shara is another step in the transformation of the former rebel leader once wanted by the United States as a terrorist.