DHS deploys 2,000 federal agents to Minneapolis area

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration has launched what officials describe as the largest federal immigration enforcement operation ever carried out, preparing to deploy as many as 2,000 federal agents and officers to the Minneapolis area for a sweeping crackdown tied in part to allegations of fraud involving Somali residents.

Russia offered US free rein in Venezuela in exchange for Ukraine

Russian officials indicated in 2019 that the Kremlin would be willing to back off from its support for Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela in exchange for a free hand in Ukraine, according to Fiona Hill, an adviser to President Donald Trump at the time.

Rubio, Hegseth Brief Congressional Leaders Over Venezuela

WASHINGTON (AP) – Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other top officials briefed leaders in Congress late Monday on the striking military operation in Venezuela amid mounting concerns that President Donald Trump is embarking on a new era of U.S. expansionism without consultation of lawmakers or a clear vision for running the South American country.

Trump's tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialism

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump hasn’t minced words about the larger message he’s trying to send the world with the U.S. military raid to capture Nicolás Maduro and spirit the deposed Venezuelan leader and his wife to the United States to face federal drug trafficking charges.

Trump's Vague Claims of the US Running Venezuela Raise Questions

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump has made broad but vague assertions that the United States is going to “run” Venezuela after the ouster of Nicolás Maduro but has offered almost no details about how it will do so, raising questions among some lawmakers and former officials about the administration’s level of planning for the country after Maduro was gone.

Europe Pushes Back on Trump's Comments About Takeover of Greenland

Several European leaders pushed back Tuesday on U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments seeking an American takeover of Greenland. The leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom issued a statement reaffirming the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island “belongs to its people.”

What Americans Think About the Situation in Venezuela, According to Polls

WASHINGTON (AP) – There are few signs that President Donald Trump’s supporters wanted the United States to become more embroiled in foreign conflicts ahead of its military actions in Venezuela – even as many Republicans show initial support for his military strike there, according to an Associated Press analysis of recent polling.

Denmark says US takeover of Greenland Would Mark the End of NATO

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) – Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Monday an American takeover of Greenland would amount to the end of the NATO military alliance. Her comments came in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed call for the strategic, mineral-rich Arctic island to come under U.S. control in the aftermath of the weekend military operation in Venezuela.

Fifth Anniversary of Jan. 6 Brings Fresh Division to the Capitol

WASHINGTON (AP) – Five years ago outside the White House, the outgoing president Donald Trump told a crowd of his supporters to head to the Capitol – ” and I’ll be there with you ” – in protest as Congress was affirming the 2020 election victory for Democrat Joe Biden.