U.S. Presents Venezuela Plan to Lawmakers

Top U.S. officials briefed Congress on a new strategy for Venezuela. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke to lawmakers Wednesday. They detailed a three-part plan for the country's political future. The "threefold process" addresses the ongoing crisis in Venezuela. The plan comes as the U.S. increases pressure on the government of President Nicolás Maduro. Officials did not release the plan's specific steps. The private briefing signals continued high-level U.S. focus on Venezuela.