Indian American lawmakers criticise Trump over Venezuela

IANS | January 4, 2026 8:05 AM

Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) Indian American lawmakers sharply criticised President Donald Trump’s decision to use military force in Venezuela and his statement that the United States would “run” the country.

US General details precision raid that seized Maduro

IANS | January 4, 2026 7:27 AM

Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) Senior US military leaders laid out new details of the overnight operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, describing a meticulously planned, multi-domain mission that involved air, sea, cyber, and intelligence assets operating in tight coordination across the Western Hemisphere.

Trump says US will run Venezuela during transition

IANS | January 4, 2026 7:19 AM

Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said the United States will temporarily run Venezuela following the arrest of Nicolas Maduro, arguing that Washington must oversee a transition to prevent instability and rebuild the country’s oil infrastructure.

Rubio says Maduro's arrest sends global warning

IANS | January 4, 2026 7:16 AM

Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was intended to send a clear message to governments and leaders around the world that the United States will act decisively when its national interests are threatened.

Trump details overnight raid that seized Maduro

IANS | January 4, 2026 7:12 AM

Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) President Donald Trump said a US military and law-enforcement operation carried out overnight in Caracas resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, describing the mission as one of the most complex and precise operations ever conducted by American forces.

Trump defends secrecy, warns rivals after Venezuela operation

IANS | January 3, 2026 11:58 PM

Washington, Jan 3 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Saturday defended the secrecy surrounding the US operation that led to the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, warning that advance notification to Congress or others would have “endangered the mission” and insisting the action sent a clear message to adversaries in the Western Hemisphere and beyond.

US lawmakers split over Venezuelan President Maduro's capture

IANS | January 3, 2026 9:27 PM

Washington, Jan 3, (IANS) The US military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has deepened partisan divisions on Capitol Hill, with Republicans rallying behind President Donald Trump and Democrats warning the action was unconstitutional and risks pulling the United States into another conflict.