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Next, tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating over Venezuela. At a recent event, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro flexed his new Huawei smartphone, gifted by the Chinese regime leader. He said the phone has a direct satellite communication channel to the Chinese leader. The U.S. banned Chinese smartphone maker Huawei for its close ties to the Chinese regime and China's military. Meanwhile, Fox News reported that at least three U.S. destroyers are en route to Venezuela, equipped with missile systems and thousands of Marines. The military operation is part of President Trump's effort to crack down on crimes and drugs, including fentanyl, brought into the U.S. by cartel groups. In response, Maduro said he would put 4.5 million militia members' boots on the ground. China voiced against the U.S. military operation. It's worth noting China has been found to be a major source of fentanyl precursors. Through cartel groups, these chemicals are being pressed into fentanyl pills and smuggled into the U.S. According to the U.S. CDC, fentanyl overdoses are the top cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 45.