New York Times

1. Venezuela Live Updates: U.S. Forces Seize Two Tankers; Rubio Lays Out Plan for American Control

   The secretary of state outlined a plan giving Washington leverage over Venezuela through control of its oil exports. Earlier, the U.S. forces boarded a Russian-flagged tanker and a second ship.

2. During Maduro Raid in Venezuela, a Close Call for Helicopters and Trump’s Plan

   As a damaged U.S. helicopter struggled to stay aloft over Venezuela’s capital, the success of the entire operation hung in the balance.

3. Maduro Is Gone, but Repression in Venezuela Has Intensified

   Security forces have boarded buses, searched phones and interrogated people, looking for evidence that they welcomed the capture of Nicolás Maduro.

4. Oil Firms Say Venezuela Owes Them Billions Over Earlier Investments

   Companies like Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips say that Venezuela owes them billions of dollars for confiscating their assets two decades ago.

5. After Maduro Ouster, Trump’s Venezuela Moves Pose a Challenge for GOP in Congress

   Republicans have cheered the raid that ousted Nicolás Maduro but toiled to square their longstanding views with President Trump’s unclear and rapidly evolving strategy.