Rubio Is Set to Warn of Future Military Action if Venezuela’s New Leaders Stray From US Goals

Rubio stands by Venezuela attack, says Trump retains authority to use force

Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that military tensions could be escalated in Venezuela if new leaders stray from U.S. goals.

'War crimes!' Marco Rubio interrupted by screaming protester at big hearing

A protester alleging U.S. war crimes interrupted Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a hearing on Venezuela.While he was speaking before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday, Rubio was interrupted by a protester with a sign reading "Hands off Venezuela."The protester could be heard shouting about "war crimes.""All right, here we go," Chairman Jim Risch (R-ID) stated. "Suspend! You know the drill. Off to jail.""That's a one-year ban …

Democrats Press Rubio Over Venezuela As Trump Administration Defends Stabilization Effort

Democrats repeatedly clashed with Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Wednesday, pressing him on the Trump administration’s Venezuela strategy.  The exchanges came just weeks after a U.S. midnight raid captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, following months of naval and Coast Guard operations that targeted Venezuela’s oil and drug-trafficking networks. Rubio framed the operation as a short-…

Rubio Is Set to Warn of Future Military Action if Venezuela’s New Leaders Stray From US Goals

A Republican senator plans to open a Foreign Relations Committee hearing by lauding Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump for making Americans safer with their military actions in and around Venezuela.

Rubio warns Venezuela of possible new US military action

Democrats are expected to question the costs and effectiveness of the operation, noting that much of the former regime’s leadership remains in place.