News for October 26, 2025

The U.S. Pacific Fleet said a Navy helicopter and a fighter jet crashed in the South China Sea in separate Sunday incidents, and all crew members were rescued.

Venezuelans say they fear a possible U.S. military strike or intervention as pressure grows on President Nicolás Maduro.

As President Donald Trump increases pressure on Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro is facing growing U.S. military, legal, and political threats while still holding power.

Trump is heading into talks with Xi Jinping as the U.S. and China try to avoid a new 100% tariff on Chinese goods.

Rep. John Moolenaar said Congress must make sure any TikTok deal fully removes Chinese Communist Party control, especially over the app’s algorithm and American user data.

Sen. Lindsey Graham said President Donald Trump has the legal power to expand military action against Venezuela and Colombia, including possible land strikes, as part of a campaign against drug traffickers.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. may not be able to pay service members by Nov. 15 if the government shutdown continues.