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Monday briefing: Why the US moved to oust Venezuela’s president

In today’s newsletter: Saturday’s capture of Nicolás Maduro by the US was as unexpected as it was swift – but what led Trump to topple the South American regime?

The Guardian - UK

EU calls for respect of international law as Trump remains vague on Venezuelan transition plan

EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called for 'calm and restraint by all actors' as the Trump administration remained vague on its transition plan for Venezuela after the ousting on Maduro. All member states, except for Hungary, supported the statement released by Kallas on Sunday night.

Euronews

Was Trump’s attack on Venezuela illegal? What international law says about Maduro’s capture

This is clearly a blatant, illegal and criminal act, say law experts

The Independent UK

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What happens next in Venezuela? Trump says US will ‘run’ the nation amid warnings of chaotic regime change

Resistance from Venezuelan officials and threats of regime change and oil seizures follow pressure campaign against Maduro

The Independent UK

Congressional Acquiescence Facilitates Executive Branch Military Adventurism

Here as elsewhere, lethargy in the legislature is no way to counter execss energy in the executive.

Reason

Congress poised to weigh in on Venezuela campaign - Roll Call

When it returns to Washington next week, Congress will face the fallout from Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's ouster.

Roll Call

US snatches Maduro in raid on Caracas: what we know so far

Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, has been apprehended and flown to the US where the US attorney-general has announced he will face charges of drug trafficking and narco-terrorism. The US military’s operation to snatch Maduro was carried out in the early hours of January 3 and follows months of steadily mounting…

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Minnesota has less than 1 week to provide documents to US government in child care fraud probe

Minnesota officials are rushing to provide information to the Trump administration about child care providers and parents receiving federal funds

The Independent UK

Pam Bondi Accidentally Praised Joe Biden on Social Media, Then Did Something Worse When She Realised

Attorney General Pam Bondi tried scoring brownie points with Donald Trump on Tuesday, but it backfired hilariously. Despite being a top administration head, Bondi can’t read a chart, apparently.

The Mary Sue

Colombian President Petro Pinpoints Location Of U.S. Strike On Alleged Drug Vessels, Offers Help To Locate Survivors

Colombian President Gustavo Petro pinpointed the location of a U.S. strike on alleged drug vessels on December 30, offering the navy's help to locate those who jumped overboard after the attack.

Latin Times

Maduro Offers To Hold Talks With U.S. About An 'Agreement To Combat Drug Trafficking'

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro offered to hold talks with the Trump administration to fight drug-trafficking as his regime sustains increased pressure on different fronts.

Latin Times

Death Toll From Strikes Against Alleged Drug Boats Now Stands At 115

The death toll from U.S. attacks against alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific now stands at 110 after three strikes in the Eastern Pacific on December 30.

Latin Times

Ørsted files legal challenge against US government over windfarm lease freeze

Europe’s biggest offshore wind developer seeking to overturn White House decision to suspend work on a $5bn wind farm project

The Guardian - UK

Trump voter data push prompts privacy concerns - Roll Call

The Trump administration has sought to collect voter data from nearly every state, prompting pushback from states and privacy advocates.

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Euronews

Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking but silent on narcoboat strikes

Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro says Caracas is ready to engage in constructive dialogue with Washington to combat drug trafficking amid continued pressure and military strikes from the Trump administration.

Euronews

US strikes five more alleged narcoboats killing at least eight

The latest attacks bring the total number of known boat strikes to 35 and the number of people killed to at least 115 since early September, according to official figures.

The Independent UK

US strikes three more alleged drug boats, leaving three dead as others jump overboard

The military asserted the vessels were part of a convoy on known narco-trafficking routes

The Independent UK

Trump administration cancels lease for Washington public golf courses

Officials are ‘devastated’ by the decision

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Reason

Trump Bars 5 Europeans From the U.S. Over Their Censorship Efforts

Creeping authoritarianism in the European Union gets pushback from an administration that has its own rocky relationship with free speech.

The Independent UK

Alex Jones trolled for ignoring Epstein files with Labubu post

Conspiracy theorist famed for alleging wrongdoing among global elites on little evidence plays with Christmas doll rather than address genuine sex trafficking scandal

Latin Times

The Trump Administration Has Now Carried 30 Strikes Against Alleged Drug Vessels And Killed At Least 107 People

The Trump administration has now carried 30 strikes against alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific following the latest attack on Monday.

Fortune

Privatizing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac the wrong way risks a second Great Recession

I served in the Obama and Biden administrations and saw excessive risk-taking by these enterprises help bring about the 2008 crash and Great Recession.

Latin Times

Venezuelan Regime Reportedly Shutting Wells After Running Out Of Storage Space Due To Trump Blockade

The Venezuelan regime has begun shutting oil wells as it runs out of storage facility due to the blockade of sanctioned tankers imposed by the Trump administration, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Maduro Claims Jesus 'Wouldn't Approve' Of 'Military Threats Against a Christian People Like Venezuela'

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said Jesus "wouldn't approve of a war to steal the riches of a people" as the Trump administration continues to put pressure on Caracas.

Roll Call

GOP lawmakers have administration ally to end predator species protections - Roll Call

Congressional Republicans who want to delist several endangered species of predator now have an ally in the administration.

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