4 h. ago What to Know About Trump’s Seizure of an Oil Tanker Near Venezuela

What to Know About Trump’s Seizure of an Oil Tanker Near Venezuela  The New York Times

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5 h. ago Noem says seizure of oil tanker off Venezuelan coast linked to U.S. antidrug efforts

Noem says seizure of oil tanker off Venezuelan coast linked to U.S. antidrug efforts  PBS

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5 h. ago What Does the Oil Tanker Seizure Mean for Venezuela’s Economy?

Seizures of more tankers could put a stranglehold on Venezuela’s economy, which is exceptionally dependent on oil to keep the government running and pay for basic necessities.

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7 h. ago Russia demands Trump administration provide reasoning for seizure of oil tanker

Russia demands Trump administration provide reasoning for seizure of oil tanker  thehill.com

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8 h. ago What does international law tell us about the US seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela?

What does international law tell us about the US seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela?  The Conversation

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8 h. ago Putin doubles down on backing Maduro amid mounting US pressure on Venezuela

Vladimir Putin calls Nicolás Maduro to pledge Russian support as U.S. pressure on Venezuela intensifies following massive oil tanker seizure and Caribbean military buildup.

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12 h. ago Venezuela accuses US of 'piracy' after seizing massive oil tanker

Venezuela condemns U.S. seizure of oil tanker as "blatant theft" after joint operation targets sanctioned vessel carrying crude off Venezuelan coast.

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13 h. ago Venezuela will soon be ‘democratic and free,’ opposition leader vows in Norway in aftermath of US oil tanker seizure

Venezuela will soon be ‘democratic and free,’ opposition leader vows in Norway in aftermath of US oil tanker seizure  CNN

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14 h. ago Dem Sen. Blumenthal: Even if They Got a Warrant, Oil Tanker Seizure 'Step Toward Possible Conflict' Without Congressional Approval

On Wednesday’s broadcast of MS NOW’s “The Weeknight,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) responded to the seizure of an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast by saying that even if the administration got a warrant to take the ship into custody, The post Dem Sen. Blumenthal: Even if They Got a Warrant, Oil Tanker Seizure ‘Step Toward Possible Conflict’ Without Congressional Approval appeared first on Breitbart.

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23 h. ago Trump news at a glance: Seizure of oil tanker marks new level of tensions between US and Venezuela

Trump news at a glance: Seizure of oil tanker marks new level of tensions between US and Venezuela  The Guardian

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23 h. ago Trump finally confirms using vulgar slur about several countries in 2018

Trump finally confirms using vulgar slur about several countries in 2018  The Washington Post

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25 h. ago Trump confirms U.S. seizure of oil vessel off Venezuela, says 'other things are happening'

Trump confirms U.S. seizure of oil vessel off Venezuela, says 'other things are happening'  CBC

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28 h. ago President Donald Trump has confirmed the United States has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

President Donald Trump has confirmed the United States has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.  facebook.com

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31 h. ago Senate GOP barrels past blockade to advance nearly 100 Trump nominees

Senate Republicans push through procedural hurdle for President Donald Trump's nominees for a third time after changing confirmation rules to overcome Democratic blockade.

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33 h. ago Exclusive — Pastor Brunson Calls on Chairman Jim Risch to Schedule Hearing for Trump Religious Freedom Ambassador to Ensure Confirmation before Christmas

Pastor Andrew Brunson, who was imprisoned in Turkey for two years before President Donald Trump secured his release back in Trump’s first term, is ratcheting up pressure on Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman Sen. Jim Risch (R-ID) to get Trump’s Religious Freedom ambassador confirmed before Christmas. The post Exclusive — Pastor Brunson Calls on Chairman Jim Risch to Schedule Hearing for Trump Religious Freedom Ambassador to Ensure Confirmation before Christmas appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 d. ago Hegseth hints major defense spending increase, reveals new details on Trump’s anti

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reveals he personally authorized Trump administration's first strike on suspected drug vessel off Venezuela and watched the operation live.

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5 d. ago Hegseth hints at major defense spending hike, reveals new details on Trump’s anti

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth revealed he personally authorized the Trump administration's first strike on a suspected drug vessel off Venezuela and watched the operation live.

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7 d. ago Dem attempt to thwart Trump noms backfires, Republicans tee up nearly 100 for confirmation

Sen. Michael Bennet's, D-Colo., objection to Sara Bailey's drug czar nomination inadvertently allowed Senate Republicans to expand President Donald Trump's nominees list for confirmation.

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7 d. ago Venezuela’s Maduro confirms ‘cordial’ call with Trump amid tensions with US

Venezuela’s Maduro confirms ‘cordial’ call with Trump amid tensions with US  Al Jazeera

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8 d. ago Liberal Group to Air Ads Attacking Democrats for Confirming Trump Judges

The three being targeted are Senators John Fetterman, Maggie Hassan and Angus King, an independent who caucuses with Democrats. None are up for re-election next year.

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