In this week’s American Review on Global News Today with Tom Burges Watson on Al Arabiya English, we dissect two major developments shaping US politics and foreign policy.

First, President Donald Trump confirmed that US forces have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, marking a significant escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against Nicolas Maduro’s government. The move signals a sharper, more assertive US stance toward Caracas and raises fresh questions about regional stability.

Second, we explore President Trump’s newly launched “Trump Gold Card” scheme – a fast-tracked US visa pathway for wealthy foreign nationals who can invest at least $1 million. According to Trump, the card provides a “direct path to citizenship for all qualified and vetted people,” describing it as a major boost for American businesses seeking to retain global talent.

The program, first announced earlier this year, promises visas for applicants who can offer a “substantial benefit” to the United States.

We also turn to developments at the Rafah crossing, a critical gateway in the Gaza-Egypt border area that continues to influence humanitarian access, regional tensions, and diplomatic negotiations.