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In a latest interview, President Donald Trump has stated that he is leaving open the chance of war involving the South American nation. This statement comes as he vowed further seizures of oil tankers near Venezuela's maritime zone.

Rising Friction and Accusations

Trump has publicly charged Venezuelan leader, Nicolás Maduro, and his government of using "illegally obtained" oil to "finance themselves" and of engagement in practices such as "Narcotics Trafficking," human trafficking, homicide, and abduction. The Venezuelan president has strongly denied each of such claims.

"I do not exclude it, no," he according to reports stated to reporters concerning about war.

Wider White House Actions

The latest remarks also covered several additional major matters occurring in the administration:

• The Affordable Care Act: President Trump said he now feels it is required to repeal the ACA, representing a change from previous comments.
• Social Media Agreement: TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, signed formal deals to transfer management of its stateside app to a consortium of backers such as the tech giant Oracle, moving toward averting a threatened American prohibition.
• Immigration: A Wisconsin judge was convicted of aiding a foreign national avoid a scheduled detention, a decision described as a win for the administration's tough enforcement tactics.
• Moon Mission: Trump also signed a comprehensive order that enshrines the objective of placing people back on the Moon by the year 2028 and protecting space from hostile acts.

Statements of Executive Authority

In related comments, the President stated he lacked any requirement for lawmakers' approval to target alleged drug cartels on the ground in the country, citing worries over intelligence leaks.

"I wouldn’t mind informing them, but you know, it’s not a major issue. There is no need for me to inform them," the President reportedly said.

Further Significant Stories

Epstein Files

Anticipation surrounding the affairs of late billionaire Epstein is anticipated to hit a critical juncture with the long-awaited publication of files relating to the notorious sex trafficker. A huge collection of documents is legally obliged to be published, likely providing new insight on Epstein's misdeeds and his connections with high-profile public figures.

Immigration Visa Halted

The administration declared the pausing of the green card lottery, following the example of an individual, a Portuguese national believed of carrying out a attack at an Ivy League university and killing an university professor. Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem wrote the individual "entered the US through the visa lottery" and "was wrongly permitted in our country."

The ongoing standoff involving the United States and Venezuela continues to unfold, with armed measures openly kept on the table by the US president.