U.S. special forces soldier who won $409K on Maduro bet is arrested

A U.S. special forces soldier involved in the military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was arrested on Thursday after allegedly betting on Maduro’s removal from office before news of the raid was made public, a law enforcement source and a senior military official told CBS News. Federal investigators believe U.S. Army Master Sgt.

Hegseth says US blockade of Iranian vessels to continue for “as long as it takes”

Washington — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the U.S. Navy’s blockade of Iranian vessels and ports will remain in place “as long as it takes” and indicated that the Trump administration is in no hurry to reach a peace deal with Iran. Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon, Hegseth echoed Mr. Trump’s recent