The Trump administration is facing mounting congressional pushback over more than 20 military strikes in Caribbean, as lawmakers seek to limit Venezuela operations.

Walking the red carpet before the World Cup Draw, President Trump brushed off questions about whether his FIFA peace prize conflicts with planned Venezuela strikes.

Ariz., said his office received "something from the FBI" apparently relating to the investigation Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants of Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers.

Lawmakers are demanding the Pentagon release additional documents and details on a second strike in the Caribbean that killed shipwrecked survivors on an alleged drug boat following Thursday's briefings from the admiral involved.

The U.S. has been building up its military presence in the region close to Venezuela.

The Trump administration has built up a fleet of warships near Venezuela as American forces keep blowing up small boats accused of smuggling narcotics for drug cartels

U.S. Southern Command announced that it had conducted another strike against a small boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Thursday, following a pause of almost three weeks.