Trump discusses Venezuela with advisers as Hegseth distances himself from second strike on suspected drug boat

Senior US official tells Reuters that Oval Office meeting included senior members of Trump’s national security team. No details of talks were immediately available • Trump reportedly gave Maduro ultimatum to relinquish power in Venezuela

Trump reportedly gave Maduro ultimatum to relinquish power in Venezuela • Trump news at a glance: tensions with Venezuela rise following president’s reported ultimatum to Maduro

Trump news at a glance: tensions with Venezuela rise following president’s reported ultimatum to Maduro

The president has picked up where he left off before Thanksgiving, when it comes to his anger at the six Democratic lawmakers who took part in a video urging service members to “refuse illegal orders”.

A reminder, that Trump initially went on a Truth Social tirade, accusi