Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., announced that Venezuelan leader Nicholas Maduro was taken into custody overnight by a valid Department of Justice warrant. In a statement, Thune described President Donald Trump’s announcement of Maduro’s capture as ending “a dangerous and deadly regime.” He wrote: “For years, Nicolas Maduro, the…

President Donald Trump announced Saturday that U.S. forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife during a military operation, reporting they are being transported to the United States for criminal prosecution in what he described as a decisive blow against international drug trafficking and regional instability. Speaking at…

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Saturday condemned President Donald Trump’s comments about the United States “running” Venezuela after the strike and arrest of President Nicholas Maduro. “The idea that Trump plans to now run Venezuela should strike fear in the hearts of all Americans,” the New York Democrat said…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday congratulated President Donald Trump following the capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolas Maduro, praising what he described as bold leadership and a historic victory for freedom and justice. In a post on X, Netanyahu credited Trump with decisive action and lauded the U.S. military…

President Donald Trump Saturday warned Venezuelan political figures that “what happened” to their leader, Nicholas Maduro, “can happen to them” if they do not treat the people of their country fairly. “This extremely successful operation should serve as a warning to anyone who would threaten American sovereignty or endanger American…

Former Trump administration official Robert Wilkie said on Saturday that the U.S. operation leading to Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro’s capture represented a significant setback for Russia, China, Cuba, and Iran, arguing the move dismantled a growing foreign foothold in the Western Hemisphere and sent a clear warning to hostile powers…

Fred Fleitz, a former Trump administration official, told reporters on Saturday that while he is wary of nation building, he believes there’s a way forward that avoids trapping the United States in another long-term overseas commitment. “I’ll be honest,” Fleitz said. “The idea of nation building makes me nervous.” His…

Cuba on Saturday condemned the “cowardly” use of military aggression by U.S. special forces to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The Cuban government stated in a website post that this action constitutes a “criminal act and a violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.” In its…

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., has vowed that if elected governor, he would strip driver’s licenses from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents who wear masks in California. In an interview on Wednesday, Swalwell, a candidate seeking his party’s nomination, stated: “If the governor has the ability to issue driver’s licenses…