Venezuela faces a humanitarian crisis following two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5, that struck near Caracas, resulting in at least 164 deaths and nearly 1,000 injuries. The government has declared a state of emergency while international aid, including U.S. search and rescue teams, is being mobilized. Meanwhile, political tensions in Washington escalate as President Trump blocks a bipartisan housing bill, demanding loyalty and prioritizing his own election legislation instead. This move highlights a growing divide within the Republican Party ahead of the midterms. Additionally, the sudden retirement of General Chris Donahue, the last U.S. soldier to leave Afghanistan, signals ongoing instability within the Pentagon. His departure follows a pattern of leadership shakeups under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, raising questions about accountability and the criteria for military promotions.
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