U.S. forces stop a 2nd merchant vessel off Venezuela coast, officials say ^74.9%

NPR - By The Associated Press - 12/20/2025, 7:21 PM

WASHINGTON — U.S. forces on Saturday stopped a vessel off the coast of Venezuela for the second time in less than two weeks as President Donald Trump continues to ramp up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The move, which was confirmed by two U.S. officials familiar with matter, comes days after Trump announced a "blockade"... more