Donald Trump alleges Nicolás Maduro's regime is using "stolen oil fields" to fund "drug terrorism". Follow Newsweek's live blog

This is Washington's latest move to increase pressure on Nicolas Maduro's government, targeting its main source of income.

Along with the blockade, Trump said he has formally designated Venezuela's Maduro and his government allies a foreign terrorist organization.

President Trump has not clearly called for regime change in Venezuela as Chief of Staff Susie Wiles says he's in an anti-war mood this term.

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His pressure campaign has included a buildup of forces and strikes on alleged drug boats. Regime change, oil, and countering China are among the mentioned motives.

President Donald Trump ordered a total blockade Tuesday of sanctioned oil tankers moving in and out of Venezuela. Trump announced

It sounds like President Donald Trump’s administration is looking for a repeat of the United States’ disastrous invasion of Iraq—no, seriously. Trump announced Monday that he planned to sign an order classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction,