Why is Trump threatening Venezuela's Maduro?

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced backlash after stating he did not remain to observe a second military strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat, which resulted in significant casualties. This incident has drawn criticism from Democrats, who labeled Hegseth as 'spineless' and a 'national embarrassment.' The White House has been accused of shielding Hegseth amid growing scrutiny over the legality of these military operations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted U.S. negotiators, including representatives from the Trump administration, at the Kremlin for five hours of discussions focused on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Kremlin officials characterized the talks as 'constructive,' although they acknowledged that substantial work remains to be done to reach a resolution.

Former President Donald Trump granted a pardon to Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras, who was serving a 45-year sentence in the U.S. for drug trafficking and weapons charges. This decision has sparked significant outrage and criticism across Latin America, undermining Trump's narrative of a strong stance against drug trafficking.

Former President Donald Trump has made controversial remarks labeling Somali migrants as 'garbage' and expressing a desire to prevent their entry into the United States, citing concerns about their reliance on social safety nets. This statement reflects Trump's ongoing stance against immigration from certain countries, particularly those he categorizes as 'Third World.'

President Trump labeled Representative Ilhan Omar as 'garbage' during a Cabinet meeting, suggesting that Somali immigrants should 'go back to where they came from.' This statement follows ongoing discussions about immigration and fraud in Minnesota, where a significant Somali population resides.

A family in Colombia has filed a formal complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, alleging that Alejandro Carranza Medina was unlawfully killed in a US airstrike on September 15. This marks the first formal complaint regarding the Trump administration's airstrikes targeting suspected drug boats, which the administration claims are legally justified under a new interpretation of law.

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that Russia is prepared for war if Europe seeks conflict, accusing European nations of undermining peace negotiations regarding Ukraine. This statement was made prior to discussions with U.S. envoys, highlighting the tense geopolitical climate.

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has been pardoned by former U.S. President Donald Trump while serving a 45-year prison sentence for drug trafficking in the United States. This decision has raised significant concerns regarding the implications of such a pardon on U.S.-Honduras relations and the ongoing drug trafficking issues in the region.