President Trump confirmed this week that he has authorized the CIA to go into Venezuela and conduct covert operations.

President Trump revealed the reason he has been playing hardball with Venezuela during a Q&A with reporters after his meeting with Zelensky at the White House on Friday. Maduro said this week -- in English -- he wants,

President Trump has unleashed targeted military strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats and authorized the CIA to conduct operations inside Venezuela.

Trump retribution takes center stage as Tish James speaks out, James Comey faces key court deadlines, and Adam Schiff becomes Trump’s latest target. Former CIA Director John Brennan joins The Weeknight to break down the national security stakes.

Donald Trump’s military build-up off the coast of Venezuela is aimed at convincing President Nicolás Maduro and his inner circle that staying in power will be more costly than leaving, according to Venezuelan opposition figures and analysts.