Coverage dated October 30, 2025

Donald Trump gives update on possible strikes inside Venezuela

Headline from Newsweek

Trump's administration has recently conducted a series of strikes on boats in the Pacific Ocean that officials said were carrying drugs.

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  1. PBS NewsHour

    WATCH: Trump denies U.S. is considering strikes against Venezuela (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    The Trump administration has carried out a series of strikes on boats in the Pacific Ocean that it contends were carrying drugs. The strikes have killed 61 people and the U.S. has also built up an unusually large force of warships in the region.

  2. Latin Times

    Trump Denies Considering Strikes Against Venezuela While More U.S. Warships and Troops Amass Near Its Coasts: What The Photos Show (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    While President Donald Trump declared that he isn't considering attacking Venezuela, the United States has concentrated a rare mix of naval, air, and special operations power across the southern

  3. Latin Times

    Trump Admin Has Decided To Strike Inside Venezuela; Attacks Could Come At Any Time: Report (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    The Trump administration has already made the decision to strike military facilities inside Venezuela and attacks could take place at any time now, according to a new report.

  4. Washington Examiner

    Trump denies approving strikes on Venezuela but overwhelming military presence suggests more to come (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    President Donald Trump denied on Friday approving strikes on Venezuelan soil even though the US has its largest build up of military force in the Caribbean in decades.

  5. Newsweek

    Donald Trump gives update on possible strikes inside Venezuela (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Trump's administration has recently conducted a series of strikes on boats in the Pacific Ocean that officials said were carrying drugs.

  6. News Nation Now

    Trump denies reports he has decided to strike Venezuela (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    The Trump administration has been threatening action within Venezuela, which it says is to combat drug trafficking.