Trump moved to fire Cook in late August, citing allegations of mortgage fraud brought by one of his political appointees, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte. Cook has not been charged with any crime and has denied the allegations. Read the full story here.

U.S. President Donald Trump designated on Monday countries such as Afghanistan, Bolivia, Burma, Colombia and Venezuela among those the United States believes to have "failed demonstrably" in upholding counternarcotics agreements during the past year.

Military tensions between Washington and Caracas are spiraling toward a breaking point as U.S. forces surge across the Caribbean.

President Donald Trump says the U.S. military again targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela. The strike killed three on board. Video shared on Trump's Truth Social account showed the boat exploding in the middle of the ocean.

Live updates: Trump says U.S. military hit alleged drug cartel boat from Venezuela; Senate is voting on Trump's Fed nominee Stephen Miran drew criticism from Democrats for saying he wouldn't leave as chair of the Council of Economic Advisers if he is confirmed to the Federal Reserve board.

Venezuela has accused the U.S. of illegally seizing a fishing vessel, escalating tensions between the two nations as President Donald Trump increases pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

A former Pentagon official says “U.S. forces went out and committed murder" in the drone strike off the coast of Venezuela.

Five US F-35 fighter jets landed in Puerto Rico amid escalating tensions with Venezuela. Separately, Caracas said 18 armed US Navy personnel raided a tuna boat sailing in Venezuelan waters.View on eur