Trump says the U.S. is running Venezuela, Rubio says we’re not, and America fumbles its way into empire-building. Plus, Trump sends the National Guard troops home, Berlin experiences a power outage, and a Swiss bar sees tragedy.

Update: Venezuela

-via AP News, Reuters, Axios, and CNN

Trump Sends National Guard Troops Home

-via NBC News

Berlin Power Outage

-via AP News

Swiss Bar Fire

-via NPR

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