In the statement, reported by AP, Venezuelan officials say US ‘aggression’ in the region ‘has always been about our natural resources’

• Full report – US forces seize oil tanker off Venezuela coast

House speaker Mike Johnson said today that he has yet to see the video of the boat strike that has been the subject of intense scrutiny and accusations of war crimes.

The Republican speaker said he missed the classified briefing with Hegseth and Rubio this week because he was working with House GOP lawmakers on their emerging health care proposals.