In a notable development, Richard Grenell, Trump's special envoy, returned to the U.S. with six released Americans after meeting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Despite the release, tensions remain high regarding ongoing sanctions and migration issues. U.S. officials report at least nine Americans are still detained, with Grenell emphasizing the meeting was not a negotiation. Maduro indicated positive outcomes from the talks, which also covered the return of Venezuelan gang members in U.S. custody. The release occurs in a complex diplomatic backdrop, with Trump's administration focusing on deportations and sanctions against Venezuela.