President Trump has been briefed on updated options for potential military operations in Venezuela, including a strike on land, ABC News has confirmed.

Three people were killed, according to the military's announcement, which didn't provide evidence that the boat was transporting drugs.

"I can’t tell you what it would be, but I’ve sort of made up my mind," Trump told reporters on Air Force One on Nov. 14.

The aircraft carrier USS Gerald Ford has arrived in the Caribbean, giving the United States the ability to strike inside Venezuela if President Trump gives the order. The U.S. has also sent thousands of troops to the region.

President Trump expressed willingness to engage in discussions with Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro while tensions escalate due to increased US military presence in the region.

DONALD Trump has stepped squarely onto a war footing, declaring Operation Southern Spear as senior military officials warn he could order strikes on Venezuela “in the coming days”. Washington is

The USS Gerald R. Ford's arrival in the Caribbean sets a “shot clock” for the U.S. to either strike Venezuela or stand down.

President Donald Trump said on Monday he has not ruled out putting American forces on the ground in Venezuela, while expressing a willingness to hear directly from Nicolas Maduro regarding the Venezuelan leader's proposals to avert further U.

President Donald Trump said he had made “progress” on Venezuela in regards to halting the flow of drugs amid speculation that his administration is preparing to strike targets in the country.

President Donald Trump signed off on CIA covert operations in Venezuela as the U.S. deploys USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier to the Caribbean, reports say.