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President Donald Trump listens during a news conference with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say

December 30, 2025

The CIA was behind a drone strike last week at a docking area believed to have been used by Venezuelan drug cartels. That’s according to two people familiar with details of the operation who requested anonymity to discuss the classified matter. President Donald Trump first made reference to the operation in a WABC radio interview Friday, saying the U.S. had knocked out some type of “big facility where ships come from.” On Monday, Trump added that the operation targeted a “dock area where they load the boats up with drugs.” The president declined to comment on whether the attack was conducted by the military or the CIA. The agency has also declined commenting on the matter.

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President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

December 10, 2025

President Donald Trump says the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the government of President Nicolás Maduro. Using U.S. forces to seize an oil tanker is incredibly unusual and marks the Trump administration’s latest push to increase pressure on Maduro. Trump told reporters at the White House on Wednesday that “other things are happening,” but he didn’t offer additional details. The seizure was led by the U.S. Coast Guard and supported by the Navy. That’s according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity.

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FILE - A gate is seen at the Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, Friday, June 25, 2021. President Donald Trump has suggested he's working to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. That comes four years after America’s chaotic withdrawal from the country left the base in the Taliban’s hands. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul, File)

Trump suggests US troops could return to base in Afghanistan, citing its proximity to rival China

September 18, 2025

President Donald Trump has suggested he’s working to reestablish a U.S. presence at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan. That comes four years after America’s chaotic withdrawal from the country left the base in the Taliban’s hands. Trump floated the idea during a press conference Thursday with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he wrapped up a state visit to the U.K. The Republican president tied the idea to the need for the U.S. to counter its top rival, China, saying it’s near “where China makes its nuclear weapons.” Trump’s administration hasn’t said if any planning has been done around returning to the sprawling base, which was central to America’s longest war.

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President Donald Trump speaks to the White House Religious Liberty Commission during an event at the Museum of the Bible, Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump tries to soothe Qatar after Israeli strikes but stops short for now of decrying another ally

September 9, 2025

President Donald Trump is trying to walk a delicate line following Israel’s attack against Hamas officials in Qatar. Trump said he’s “not thrilled” about the strike Tuesday while stopping short for now of condemning Israel for carrying out an audacious strike on the soil of another major U.S. ally. On social media, Trump said the strike “did not advance Israel or America’s goals.” He later added that he’ll “be giving a full statement tomorrow. But I will tell you this, I was very unhappy about it.” Trump is seeking to soothe concerns of a Gulf ally that’s played a key role mediating between the U.S. and Iran and its proxies, including during talks with Tehran-backed Hamas as the war with Israel in Gaza grinds on.

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