Coverage dated January 8, 2026

Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela

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Trump says he canceled a previously expected second wave of attacks on Venezuela after the government released political prisoners and cooperated with the US

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  1. WMUR

    Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Trump says he canceled a previously expected second wave of attacks on Venezuela after the government released political prisoners and cooperated with the US

  2. Legal Insurrection

    Trump Cancels 'Previously Expected Second Wave of Attacks' on Venezuela (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Legal Insurrection's feed description

    "The U.S.A. and Venezuela are working well together, especially as it pertains to rebuilding, in a much bigger, better, and more modern form, their oil and gas infrastructure."

  3. CNN

    Live updates: Trump says he halted ‘second wave’ of Venezuela attacks and will meet with oil execs at White House (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The future of Venezuela remains uncertain as the Trump administration asserts US oversight over the country for the foreseeable future. Follow for live updates.

  4. Al Jazeera

    Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela after ‘cooperation’ (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    US president also says he will meet oil executives at tWhite House on Friday to discuss Venezuela’s oil industry.

  5. CBS News

    Venezuela live updates as Trump calls off (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    President Trump says he's canceled "the previously expected second Wave of Attacks" on Venezuela since it's been "working well together" with the U.S.

  6. Fox News

  7. The Daily Caller

    Trump Calls Off Planned Second Wave Of Attacks On Venezuela (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    President Trump has called off a previously anticipated second wave of strikes on Venezuela, citing improved cooperation with the country’s interim leaders.

  8. Fox News

    President Trump says there won't be a 'second Wave of Attacks' against Venezuela due to their 'cooperation' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Donald Trump said that due to Venezuela's "cooperation" with the U.S., he has "cancelled the previously expected second Wave of Attacks" against the foreign nation.

  9. CNN

    Trump says he has canceled a ‘second wave’ of attacks on Venezuela due to country’s cooperation with US (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    President Donald Trump said early Friday that he had cancelled a “previously expected” second wave of attacks on Venezuela due to the country’s cooperation with the US.

  10. NBC 6 South Florida

    Trump cancels second wave of attacks in Venezuela (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    The president said on Truth Social the decision was due to cooperation from the South American country and the release of political prisoners.

  11. Latin Times

    Trump Cancels Planned Second Wave of Venezuela Attacks After Interim Government Pledges Prisoner Releases: 'Will Not Be Needed' (opens Latin Times)

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    President Donald Trump said on Friday that he cancelled a previously anticipated second wave of U.S. military attacks on Venezuela after the country's authorities began releasing political prisoners.

  12. Washington Examiner

    Trump announces cancellation of ‘second wave of attacks’ on Venezuela (opens Washington Examiner)

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    In an early morning post to his Truth Social account, President Donald Trump provided an update on future actions against Venezuela.

  13. Breitbart News

    Trump: No 'Second Wave of Attacks' Due to Venezuela 'Seeking Peace' (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Donald Trump announced early Friday morning that he has "cancelled" an “expected second Wave of Attacks" against Venezuela.

  14. ABC 12 Flint

    Trump canceled a ‘second wave’ of attacks on Venezuela (opens ABC 12 Flint)

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    President Donald Trump said early Friday that he had canceled a "previously expected" second wave of attacks on Venezuela due to the country

  15. The Guardian

    Trump claims he has cancelled second wave of attacks on Venezuela (opens The Guardian)

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    US president also threatens land strikes on drug cartels in Latin America and says he will meet Venezuelan opposition leader soon

  16. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela due to 'cooperation' (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    US President Donald Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela due to cooperation. Venezuela releases political prisoners as a sign of seeking peace.

  17. Newsweek

    Donald Trump says second wave of Venezuela strikes canceled (opens Newsweek)

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    President Donald Trump has said the U.S. and Venezuela are "working well together," particularly regarding rebuilding the country's oil and gas infrastructure.

  18. The New Republic

    Trump Casually Admits He Was Going to Attack Venezuela Again (opens The New Republic)

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    Hours after the Senate voted to restrict his ability to intervene further in Venezuela, Donald Trump revealed he’d been planning a second attack.