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Trump's 'Warrior Dividend': $1.7B for Troops, Tensions with Venezuela

Trump's 'Warrior Dividend': $1.7B for Troops, Tensions with Venezuela

Update: 2025-12-18
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President Trump announces a warrior dividend of $1,776 for 1.45 million US service members, honoring the nations founding. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Hegseth directs $2.6 billion for this initiative, partly funded by tariffs. Amidst Venezuela tensions, Trump declares a blockade, accusing Caracas of funding drug trafficking. The US military strikes a vessel in the Pacific, resulting in four fatalities. Russia warns against a fatal mistake in Venezuela, as the US deploys over 20 vessels near the country.

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Trump's 'Warrior Dividend': $1.7B for Troops, Tensions with Venezuela

Trump's 'Warrior Dividend': $1.7B for Troops, Tensions with Venezuela