Tony Dokoupil’s CBS run starts two days early after Venezuela strikes Veteran reporter, who previously worked at NBC and MSNBC, was originally scheduled to take the helm of the show on Monday The Independent UK · Jan 3
Furious Democrats float Trump impeachment, 25th Amendment over "insane" Venezuela attack "The president has lost his mind," fumed one House Democrat. Axios · Jan 3
Pentagon Pizza Orders Spike At The Worst Possible Time, Fueling A Wild Theory “Everyone loves a late night slice, especially after some classified discussion,” said one netizen Bored Panda · Jan 3
Trump's isolationism meets his Venezuela exception Trump built his brand on rejecting regime change and intervention. Axios · Jan 3
Trump seeks to make Venezuela great again and revive its oil-based economy while affordability crisis lingers in the U.S. "We have tremendous energy in that country. It's very important that we protect it. We need that for ourselves." Fortune · Jan 3
Venezuelans in Miami celebrate capture of Nicolás Maduro People filled the streets in Doral for hours on Saturday. Axios · Jan 3
Will Trump Face Consequences for Venezuela Attack? International Law Experts Explain Why He Won't International law experts say Trump's Venezuela attack violated UN charter, but US veto power on Security Council means he'll face no sanctions despite committing crime of aggression. International Business Times UK · Jan 3
5 takeaways on Venezuela in the aftermath of Maduro: A memo to CEOs There is little dispute about the character of Nicolas Maduro, but there is little incentive for U.S. corporate leaders to gloat and be used as foils. Fortune · Jan 3
Trump Declares US Will Take Over Venezuela Following Capture of Venezuelan Leader Nicolas Maduro Donald Trump announced that the US will be governing Venezuela until a 'transition' is done to replace Maduro after special forces snatched him and First Lady Cilia Flores. International Business Times UK · Jan 3
MTG warns Trump after Venezuela strikes: ‘This is what many in MAGA thought they voted to end’ ‘Regime change, funding foreign wars, and American’s tax dollars being consistently funneled to foreign causes... is what has most Americans enraged,’ Greene wrote in a lengthy post on X The Independent UK · Jan 3
Venezuela's VP throws cold water on Trump's solution for running the country Delcy Rodríguez condemned the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Axios · Jan 3
US to run Venezuela for now, Trump says after capturing Maduro in extraordinary attack President Donald Trump warned the US is ‘“prepared to do a second wave, a much bigger wave’ than the first attack The Independent UK · Jan 3
Trump’s Maduro gamble must be condemned – and turned to Venezuela’s advantage THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The US’s vigilante intervention in Caracas was reckless and unlawful – but rebuke alone is not enough. The international community must move fast to stabilise the country and restore democratic rule The Independent UK · Jan 3
Trump’s new world order is taking shape in Venezuela. Five keys to understanding the US military attacks On the back of every dollar bill, the phrase Novus Ordo Seclorum (“New order of the ages”) hints at the principle guiding the US’ new security strategy. The Conversation · Jan 3
International Business Times UK · Jan 3 10 Photos of Maria Corina Machado: Trump's Latin America Ally Who's Now Set to Lead Venezuela Ten photos chronicling Maria Corina Machado's journey from opposition leader in hiding to Nobel Peace Prize winner and Venezuela's likely next leader after Maduro's capture.
The Independent UK · Jan 3 Starmer says UK sheds ‘no tears’ at the end of Maduro regime in Venezuela Labour prime minister rejects call to condemn Donald Trump after shock announcement the US will temporarily run the South American country following military strikes to capture its President
The Independent UK · Jan 3 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
Euronews · Jan 3 Trump administration short on details after asserting it will 'run' Venezuela In an operation that stunned observers around the world, US forces arrested Venezuela’s president and his wife in Caracas and transported them to New York where they will face criminal charges.
Evening Standard · Jan 3 PM backs transition in Venezuela after Trump says US will ‘run’ country The UK Government will discuss the ‘evolving situation’ with US counterparts over the coming days, the Prime Minister said.
We Got This Covered · Jan 3 Trump abducts Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife, because nothing says ‘President of Peace’ like international kidnapping Make America invade again.
The Independent UK · Jan 3 Trump ran as the ‘Peace President’ — now MAGA shrugs at White House’s new foreign military action Republicans largely praise Trump as one of Trump’s last critics leaves Congress
Fortune · Jan 3 More than 150 U.S. military aircraft were used in the operation to capture Venezuela’s Maduro, including stealth fighters and bombers “This thing was so organized,” Trump said. “And they go into a dark space with machine guns facing them all over the place.”
Reason · Jan 3 Thoughts on the Capture of Maduro and Trump's Attack on Venezuela Maduro is a brutal dictator who is getting what he deserves. But Trump's actions are still illegal, because lacking proper congressional authorization. Whether they result in a beneficial regime change in Venezuela remains to be seen.
International Business Times UK · Jan 3 Who Is Maria Corina Machado: Trump's Ally and Backed by 70% of Venezuelans Now Geared for Control Maria Corina Machado, 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner and Trump ally, emerges as Venezuela's likely next leader with 70% public support following Nicolas Maduro's capture by US forces.
Fortune · Jan 3 Trump makes it clear shocking Venezuelan regime change is largely about oil: ‘They stole our oil … We’re going to make a lot of money’ Trump says American oil companies will rebuild the Venezuelan industry and take a "tremendous amount of wealth out of the ground."