Author: Matt Lee
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Trump threatens Cuba as US supports Venezuela uprising
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WASHINGTON • The Trump administration quickly declared enthusiastic support Tuesday for the Venezuelan opposition effort to spark a military uprising against embattled President Nicolas Maduro, hoping for decisive action in the political crisis that has engulfed the South American nation. Late in the day, President Donald Trump threatened a “full and complete embargo” and sanctions…
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Trump staffs up Mideast team for peace plan
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WASHINGTON • U.S. officials say the Trump administration is staffing up a Middle East policy team at the White House in anticipation of unveiling its long awaited but largely mysterious Israeli-Palestinian peace plan. The National Security Council last week began approaching other agencies seeking volunteers to join the team, which will work for President Donald…