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.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration’s planned 100% tariff on China is now effectively off the table as trade talks advance and a TikTok deal appears close.

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.

Gavin Newsom used a CBS interview to back California’s Proposition 50, argue that Democrats must fight Trump’s power, and leave open the door to a possible 2028 presidential run.

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.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would seriously consider a presidential run after the midterm elections and said he would be “lying” if he denied it.

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