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What is the news on the U.S. and Venezuela?

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Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela have sharply escalated following a U.S. military strike on a Venezuelan boat allegedly carrying drugs, resulting in 11 deaths. The U.S. has increased its military presence in the region, prompting Venezuela to respond with troop deployments and a fighter jet flyover of a U.S. Navy ship. Disputes over video evidence and legal actions against Venezuelan migrants add to the strained relations.

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Two Venezuelan fighter jets fly over U.S. Navy ship, officials confirm

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  • Two Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over the USS Jason Dunham as a show of force. 5s
  • The flyover followed a lethal U.S. strike on alleged drug cartel members. 15s
  • The U.S. Department of Defense called the flyover a provocative move aimed at interfering with counter-narcotics operations. 45s
  • The Pentagon has increased its military presence in the region, including ships, Marines, and potentially F-35s. 2m 12s
  • There is uncertainty about the broader objectives of the U.S. operation and its implications for U.S.-Venezuela relations. 2m 59s
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Two Venezuelan fighter jets fly over U.S. Navy ship, officials confirm
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CBS News
3 hours ago
Two Venezuelan fighter jets fly over U.S. Navy ship, officials confirm

Two Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets flew over a U.S. Navy destroyer in response to the recent U.S. strike, escalating tensions.

Trump administration says more operations against cartels coming
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Reuters
1 day ago
Trump administration says more operations against cartels coming

U.S. officials confirm ongoing military operations against drug cartels after the deadly strike on a Venezuelan vessel.

Court blocks use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants
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CBS America
2 days ago
Court blocks use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants

A federal court blocked the Trump administration's attempt to use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants accused of gang affiliation.

Venezuela suggests video of boat apparently carrying drugs is AI
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CBS News
2 days ago
Venezuela suggests video of boat apparently carrying drugs is AI

The Venezuelan government accuses the U.S. of using AI to fabricate the strike video, a claim rejected by U.S. officials.

Trump says U.S. struck drug-carrying boat from Venezuela
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2 days ago
Trump says U.S. struck drug-carrying boat from Venezuela

President Trump reported a U.S. strike on a boat allegedly transporting drugs from Venezuela, killing 11 members of the Trende Aragua group.

U.S. military strikes drug-carrying boat from Venezuela, Rubio says
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3 days ago
U.S. military strikes drug-carrying boat from Venezuela, Rubio says

The U.S. military conducted a strike on a Venezuelan boat operated by the Tren de Aragua gang, killing 11, with President Trump warning this is just the beginning.

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