Trump discusses Venezuela with advisers as Hegseth distances himself from second strike on suspected drug boat –as it happened

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• Trump news at a glance: tensions with Venezuela rise following president's reported ultimatum to Maduro

The president has picked up where he left off before Thanksgiving, when it comes to his anger at the six Democratic lawmakers who took part in a video urging service members to refuse illegal orders".

A reminder, that Trump initially went on a Truth Social tirade, accusing the members of Congress (all of whom are veterans or former intelligence officials) of sedition, adding that their actions are punishable by death".