Without "Blood and Treasure": Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined the administration's plan in the clearest terms yet on Wednesday, in his first public testimony addressing the situation in Venezuela.

Democrats sharply questioned the plan, including the role of Qatar in managing an account funded by the sale of Venezuelan oil.

The Trump administration awarded $500 million in contracts for Venezuelan oil sales to two firms with a history of bribery and corruption.

From why Cuba is in Trump's crosshairs to the island nation's strategic importance, here's all you need to know about the United States' interest in the country amid the recent threats after a ‘large-scale’ attack on Venezuela.

Venezuela’s interim government, in another sign of its willingness to placate the Trump administration, is receiving more deportation flights. Three flights arrived this week.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that military tensions could be escalated in Venezuela if new leaders stray from U.S. goals.