One of the first major tests of the Trump-Rodríguez alliance will focus on the oil riches of Venezuela, home to the one of the world's largest proven reserves of the key global commodity

"President Trump sets the terms. And ultimately, he'll decide what the iterations are of that," Hegseth told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.

Charles Myers, chairman of Signum Global Advisors, told Business Insider he is preparing a group of 15-20 investors to travel to Venezuela in March.

Venezuela’s Russian-made S-300VM during a military ceremony on the anniversary of President Hugo Chavez’s death. Chavez bought the S-300 missile defense system and the Russian military prepared it for potential combat.

After the U.S. capture of Venezuela's Maduro, correspondent Scott Pelley interviews a former hostage negotiator who may have spent more time face-to-face with Maduro than any other American official.

S&P 500 futures rise as Chevron surges 6%, Exxon gains 2% on Venezuela rebuild hopes. Halliburton and SLB jump 7%. Jobs data looms Friday for Fed cuts.

The United States seized another oil tanker overnight in the Caribbean Sea, the fifth vessel taken in recent weeks as the Trump Administration intensifies a sweeping effort to choke off Venezuela’s oil exports and assert control over a maritime trade it says is riddled with sanctions evaders.