U.S. escalates military pressure on Venezuela with repeated bomber flights amid rising tensions The U.S. has deployed B-52 bombers within 50 miles of Venezuela’s coast, marking the fourth such flight since mid-October, alongside warships and the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier—raising concerns over psychological warfare or preparation for conflict. Bombers intentionally kept transponders active, signaling a show of force, while previous flights turned them off, suggesting possible stealth reconnaissance or simulated attack runs. Analysts see this as pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, whom the U.S. accuses of narcoterrorism. Senate Republicans blocked a War Powers Resolution that would have restricted President Donald Trump’s ability to launch military action without congressional approval, with critics warning of unauthorized war…