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Maduro arrives in US to face charges after ouster
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is now on U.S. soil after the Trump administration captured and removed him from power. Late on Saturday, Maduro reportedly arrived at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., after being flown into the city by helicopter, senior
Texas leaders react to Venezuela airstrikes and Maduro's capture
United States elected officials reacted to the early morning airstrike and capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Saturday.
Was the arrest of Nicolás Maduro legal?
The U.S. strikes in Venezuela are sure to reignite a centuries-old debate about when the president can deploy the military.
Who are the key Venezuelan political players after Maduro's capture?
The Trump administration's move to capture and remove from power Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday has sparked a political crisis in the South American country after more than a decade under the strongman's rule. Maduro, whom the U.S. government views as an
Overthrowing the Venezuelan Government Was Radical Even for Trump
You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . President Trump’s decision to have U.S forces attack Venezuela and capture president Nicolás Maduro was one of the most radical of his administration, says
Trump coins 'Don-roe Doctrine' as he explains Venezuela operation
President Trump on Saturday said the operation in Venezuela, which culminated with strikes on the capital and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, were part of what he coined the "Don-roe Doctrine." Trump said under Maduro, Venezuela hosted "foreign adversaries
Sunday shows preview: Trump operation in Venezuela draws praise, condemnation
President Trump dropped a bombshell early Saturday when he announced U.S. strikes against Venezuela and the capture of the country's strongman leader, Nicolás Maduro. At a news conference at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort later in the day, the president detailed a plan for the U.S.
Trump says Machado 'doesn't have the support' in Venezuela, wasn't consulted
President Trump on Saturday said Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado "doesn't have the support" within Venezuela to be its next leader after U.S. troops captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and said she was not consulted prior to the operation. "I think
Trump’s judicial battles raise profiles of federal judges
The Trump administration’s escalating clash with the judiciary over immigration, spending priorities and more is turning previously unknown judges like James Boasberg and Paula Xinis into household names. The judiciary has been a notable battleground in President Trump’s first
Five key takeaways on Trump’s stunning toppling of Maduro
President Trump sent shockwaves throughout the world when the U.S. successfully carried out an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The large scale operation took place in the early hours of Saturday and involved more than 150 U.S. aircraft. Maduro and
Maduro is Venezuela's only president, says VP Delcy Rodriguez
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez on Saturday said President Nicolás Maduro is their country's only president, several hours after U.S. troops captured him and his wife to face charges in New York. "There is only one president in Venezuela, and his name is Nicolas
Maduro, wife face new indictment: What we know about the case
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, face cocaine importation conspiracy charges and other counts in an indictment newly unsealed Saturday after their capture. The four-count superseding indictment, which also charges other Venezuelan government
Washington Post editorial board backs Maduro capture, Venezuela strikes
The Washington Post editorial board on Saturday lauded President Trump's capture of embattled Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, calling the military operation "a major victory for American interests." "Millions of people around the world, most of all in Venezuela, are
How the US operation to capture Maduro went down
At 10:46 p.m. EST on Friday, President Trump pulled the trigger on a plan to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, following months of rising tensions and failed diplomacy. The mission, known as “Operation Absolute Resolve,” was a culmination of months of planning and
Rubio sends warning to Cuba's leaders after Maduro's removal: 'I'd be concerned'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday warned Cuba's leaders that "I'd be concerned" following the United States' capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during an attack earlier in the day. Rubio spoke to reporters at a press conference at President Trump's
Republicans rally around Trump Venezuela operation, with few detractors
Republican lawmakers' reactions to President Trump’s arrest and indictment of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday spanned the spectrum of the GOP. Trump’s stalwart allies and Latin American hawks cheered the shocking operation while the president's few critics in
Who wins when the IRS stops enforcement? Not small business.
Small business owners face a tilted playing field when it comes to taxes, as large corporations are able to utilize sophisticated tax shelters to minimize their tax burden while small businesses are forced to pay every cent owed.
Schumer slams Trump's capture of Maduro as 'reckless'
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) labeled the Trump administration’s decision to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro “reckless,” absent a plan for the South American country or congressional authorization. “Let me be clear: Nicolás Maduro is an illegitimate
Hegseth: Maduro 'f'd around and he found out'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro "f'd around and found out" following the leader's capture amid U.S. strikes on the country's capital Caracas. "Nicolás Maduro had his chance," Hegseth said at a press conference with Trump at
The next election will be decided by America’s sick
America's sick will decide the 2026 midterm elections, as the American health care system is designed to put profits over patients and two-thirds of all bankruptcies are medical, while ACA premiums are expected to rise 114 percent in 2026.
Pelosi accuses Trump of hypocrisy over Maduro charges
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Saturday called President Trump's indictment of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro "hypocritical," after Trump pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández last year following his conviction on drug charges. "If the
Trump says US will 'run' Venezuela, control oil production
President Trump said Saturday that the U.S. will “run” Venezuela until a transition takes place following the capture of the country’s President Nicholas Maduro. "We're going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper, and judicious transition," Trump said
Trump Declares U.S. Will Run Venezuela After Regime Change
After bombing Venezuela and kidnapping President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in the middle of the night, President Trump has declared that he will “run the country” in the meantime. “We’re going to run the country until such time, as we can do a safe, proper, and judicious
Trump administration informed Gang of Eight of Venezuela operation after it started
The Trump administration informed the “Gang of Eight,” the top Republican and Democratic leaders of the Senate and House and the chairmen and ranking members of the Senate and House Intelligence Committees, of the operation against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro only after
Palantir courts major federal contracts — and controversy — in Trump era
Palantir has seen its portfolio of government contracts mushroom in President Trump’s second term, but the company is also facing growing scrutiny over its work with the administration, particularly its assistance with controversial immigration efforts. The software company,
'You bet' — why they just don't trust sports anymore
Over the last six months, I have had multiple people with a deep understanding of the sports world volunteer a truly dejected and disgusted version of the same complaint: “I Just don’t trust sports anymore.” Each complaint revolves around the explosion in gambling, which is not
Trump says the US will be ‘very strongly involved’ in Venezuelan oil
The U.S. will be “very strongly involved” in Venezuela’s oil industry, President Trump said Saturday after the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Asked about the future of the country’s oil industry on Fox News’s “Fox & Friends”, Trump said, “Well, I see that we’re
Massie questions legality of Trump's action in Venezuela
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Saturday questioned the legality of the Trump administration's strikes on Venezuela, which ended with the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. "If this action were constitutionally sound, the Attorney General
Trump posts photo of Maduro on US ship headed to New York
President Trump posted a photo of captured Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro aboard the USS Iwo Jima on Saturday. The photo, posted to his Truth Social account, shows Maduro dressed in a sweatshirt and sweatpants with what looks like headphones and dark glasses placed over
Was Someone Insider Trading Right Before Trump’s Attack on Venezuela?
A suspicious new user on the prediction market Polymarket just made bank on the Trump administration’s military strikes on Venezuela. The account, which was created on December 27, has only bet on two things: the U.S. invading Venezuela, and its president, Nicolás Maduro, being
Senate to vote next week to block Trump’s military action against Venezuela
The Senate will vote next week on a bipartisan war powers resolution to block President Trump from continuing military against Venezuela — a vote that takes on heightened importance after U.S. forces attacked the South American nation and arrested President Nicolás Maduro early
What to know about the 'large scale' US strike on Venezuela
President Trump on Saturday announced that the U.S. conducted a "large scale strike" on Venezuela's capital Caracas, where U.S. troops captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Explosions rocked Caracas early Saturday morning, with strikes also seen
Florida Republicans laud Trump over Maduro capture
Florida Republicans widely lauded President Trump’s operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro on Saturday, citing the state’s strong ties to the South American nation. “A new day is here for Venezuela and Latin America,” Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said in a post
Trump's Venezuela operation polarizes world leaders
President Trump’s shocking operation capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife polarized the international community on Saturday. Exiled opposition figures welcomed the overthrow of a dictator, while authoritarians cried foul and democratic leaders fretted over
After Venezuela Attack, Trump Says Something Must Be Done About Mexico
After the U.S. bombed Venezuela in the middle of the night and abducted its president, Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump warned that more attacks could be on the way in the region. Trump hinted at a future conflict with Mexico in particular in an interview with Fox News
No REAL ID? Why you may want to get one in 2026
(NEXSTAR) – Whether or not your driver's license or state identification card has one small feature on it could determine whether you'll be asked to fork over $45 before your flight in 2026. Roughly two decades ago, legislation was enacted to create a national minimum
Watch live: Trump gives remarks on US strikes in Venezuela
President Trump will give remarks Saturday morning after the U.S. military conducted strikes in Venezuela and captured its leader, Nicolas Maduro. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have been indicted on narco-terrorism charges in New York, the Trump administration announced.
Kaine: Trump conducted ‘unauthorized’ military attack on Venezuela
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, on Saturday said the military attack on Venezuela and the arrest of its leader, Nicolás Maduro, was “unauthorized” and called on Congress to reassert its
The Red Apple: Mamdani pledges to introduce 'the Warmth of Collectivism'
Mitterrand promised the same magical economic results. The French economy collapsed, and socialist policies had to be rolled back.
New USPS rule could make your mail seem late. Here's what to know
A new rule published by the United States Postal Service is encouraging people to get important mail sent out early.
Dozens of Caribbean flights canceled after US strikes Venezuela
Major U.S. airlines canceled dozens of flights to the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico, after the Trump administration launched a "large-scale" attack on Venezuela. The move came after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented flight restrictions in the region
Cotton defends lack of congressional notification for Maduro operation
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) on Saturday said the Trump administration did not notify congressional leaders ahead of its operation to arrest and remove Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro even as he defended the decision. “That’s probably one reason it didn’t leak over these four days
‘Iraq 2.0’: Democrats seethe at Trump’s surprise Venezuela strike
The operation quickly united lawmakers behind a message that the president illegally bypassed Congress and has no plan for the aftermath.
Trump Admits the Real Reason for His Surprise Attack on Venezuela
Just hours after President Donald Trump bombed Venezuela and abducted its leader , Nicolás Maduro, he began talking about the Latin American country’s oil industry. Venezuela has the largest proven oil reserves on the planet, with 303 billion barrels worth of crude, or about a
Trump describes capture of Maduro on Fox News; says 2 US troops, helicopter hit
President Trump provided the first details of the U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro during a Saturday morning interview on Fox News, also confirming that two American personnel and a helicopter were hit during the overnight raid. “I think we had
Graham says 'Free Cuba' in response to Maduro capture, Venezuela attack
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) concluded a post on X reacting to the U.S. military attack on Venezuela and the capture of Nicolas Madura with two words: "Free Cuba." The veteran senator and foreign policy hawk hailed the operation, arguing it was in the U.S. interest to "bring
Venezuelan VP presses Trump admin for 'proof of life' after Maduro captured
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez on Saturday demanded that the Trump administration give "proof of life" after U.S. personnel captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores hours earlier. "In the face of this brutal attack we at this moment do not know the
SNAP error rates: Which states overpay, underpay people most often?
States have two years to dramatically reduce mistakes in administering food aid or risk losing funding.
Trump: U.S. Has Abducted Venezuelan Leader After Overnight Bombing
President Donald Trump announced in the early hours of Saturday that the United States had bombed Venezuela, the most oil-rich country in Latin America, and abducted its president, who is now being flown back to the United States. “The United States of America has successfully
