A massive U.S. military buildup around Venezuela is drawing mixed reactions in nearby Puerto Rico, as Trump leaves a possible ground incursion on the table.

Two American warships were spotted near Venezuela off the coast of Trinidad and Tobago. Some 15,000 U.S. troops and sailors are in the region as Pres. Trump reviews possible strike options.

The U.S. continues to conduct deadly strikes off of Venezuela and is assembling unprecedented firepower for what could become a full-on military conflict. The big picture: President Trump and his administration have been quiet about who has been killed and on what evidence,

President Donald Trump encouraged House Republicans to vote this week to release more files related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as US tensions with Venezuela grow. Follow here for the latest live updates.

The latest: President Donald Trump told reporters today that he will not rule out putting boots on the ground in Venezuela as part of his military anti-narcotics mission. A judge said the Department of Justice committed potential misconduct in the Comey case. Trump reversed his stance on the House vote on the Epstein files.

The U.S. continues to increase pressure on Venezuela as it builds up military presence in the Caribbean and Puerto Rico. CBS News national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more details.