DEVELOPING: Trump Cracks Down on Venezuelan Drug Trade, Shutdown Layoffs Halted Amid Crisis

BREAKING NEWS President Trump has authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations inside Venezuela, targeting the country's alleged drug trade. The move comes after a US military strike on a fifth boat carrying drugs, according to the Trump administration. The operation is part of a pressure campaign against Venezuela's illicit activities, with the US building up forces in the Caribbean. This escalation raises questions about the true intentions behind the US actions. Background context shows that the Venezuelan government has long been accused of allowing its territory to be used for cocaine trafficking and money laundering. The Trump administration has been increasing pressure on the country's leaders, who deny any involvement in the trade. The immediate impact is unclear, but sources indicate that the US military will continue to monitor the situation closely. A judge has also paused shutdown layoffs amid the crisis, citing concerns about the economic impact on affected workers. This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*