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President Trump says his actions in Venezuela are part of the "Donroe Doctrine," a play off his name and the 19th century Monroe Doctrine.

Former CIA Director John Brennan joins Katy Tur to share why he believes Trump is sending a signal to other countries like Iran.
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'Donroe Doctrine'? Fmr. CIA Director says Trump is sending 'chilling signal' to other countries
President Trump is saying his actions surrounding Venezuela are part of the "Donroe Doctrine," a play off his name and the 19th century Monroe Doctrine. Former CIA Director John Brennan joins Katy Tur...
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January 5, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, joins Katy Tur to share why he supports President Trump's decision for the U.S. military to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
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GOP Rep. applauds Trump for Maduro capture: 'Cut off the head of the snake'
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, joins Katy Tur to share why he supports President Trump's decision for the U.S. military to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Madur...
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January 5, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and other Trump administration officials will brief top lawmakers over their recent actions in Venezuela and the capture of the country's president Maduro.

Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) joins Katy Tur to react.
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'What's to stop Putin from taking out Zelenskyy?': Sen. Warner on precedent of Maduro capture
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and other Trump administration officials will brief top lawmakers over their recent actions in Venezuela and the capture of the countr...
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January 5, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), member of the Foreign Relations Committee, joins Katy Tur to share his reaction to the Trump administration's operation inside Venezuela and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
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'Appears' Trump is contemplating a deal with Maduro regime in exchange for oil: Sen. Murphy
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), member of the Foreign Relations Committee, joins Katy Tur to share his reaction to the Trump administration's operation inside Venezuela and the capture of Venezuelan Preside...
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January 5, 2026 at 9:31 PM
'Unlike anything I've ever seen'

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were arraigned today at a Manhattan courthouse.

@lawofruby.bsky.social details what it was like inside the courthouse during the hearing.
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'Unlike anything I've ever seen': Inside the courtroom during Maduro's arraignment
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were arraigned today at a Manhattan courthouse. MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin details what it was like inside the courthouse during the heari...
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January 5, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Top Trump administration officials will brief select lawmakers today on the military operation that ended in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) joins @alivitali.bsky.social to share his reaction to the surprise raid.
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Trump 'wants to be emperor of the Western Hemisphere': Rep. Smith
Top Trump administration officials will brief select lawmakers today on the military operation that ended in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), Ranking Member ...
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January 5, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Fmr. Biden adviser reacts to Venezuela fallout: 'This is about access to oil and regime change'
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Fmr. Biden adviser reacts to Venezuela fallout: 'This is about access to oil and regime change'
Today, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will appear before a judge in New York. Maduro and his wife are being arraigned on narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy and weapons off...
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January 5, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. forces on Saturday and will now be arraigned on federal drug charges in a New York courthouse.

Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), member of the House Oversight Committee, joins @anacabrera.bsky.social to discuss.
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Trump 'promised he'd be a peacetime president': Oversight Dem reacts to Maduro capture
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. forces on Saturday and will now be arraigned on federal drug charges in a New York courthouse. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), member of the Hou...
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January 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
President Trump says the U.S. "will run" Venezuela for now. Trump also issued a warning to Venezuela's new leader Delcy Rodríguez.

Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling and @michaelscherer.bsky.social, who just interviewed Trump, join @anacabrera.bsky.social to discuss.
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Who is running Venezuela? Trump issues warning to acting leader after Maduro's capture
President Trump says the U.S. "will run" Venezuela for now. Trump also issued a warning to Venezuela's new leader Delcy Rodríguez. Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling and Staff Writer at The Atlantic Micha...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:57 PM
The news of the ousting of Venezuelan President Maduro was met with elation in some communities of Venezuelans around the world who have fled the country. Venezuelan journalist and author Mariana Atencio shares her reaction to the stunning developments.

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Capture of Maduro draws mixed reaction from Venezuelans, rest of the world
The news of the ousting of Venezuelan President Maduro was met with elation in some communities of Venezuelans around the world who have fled the country, but the move is also receiving condemnation b...
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January 3, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Lawmakers are demanding the legal justifications for the Trump Administration’s arrest of Venezuelan President Maduro. Rep. Madeleine Dean (D-PA) shares her reaction and her condemnation of the idea the U.S. will “run” Venezuela during the a transition.

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Bipartisan backlash hits Trump admin. after stunning overnight arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro
Lawmakers are demanding the legal justifications for the Trump administration’s decision to strike Venezuela and arrest Venezuelan President Maduro in a shocking overnight operation. Rep. Madeleine De...
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January 3, 2026 at 11:20 PM
MS NOW White House Reporter Alex Tabet and MS NOW Justice & Intelligence Reporter Ken Dilanian report the latest on Venezuelan President Maduro’s capture . Former CIA Director John Brennan weighs in.

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Trump: U.S. will ‘run’ Venezuela during transition period
President Trump says after the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the attack on the Venezuelan capital, the U.S. will “run the country” during the government transition. MS NOW White H...
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January 3, 2026 at 11:18 PM
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BREAKING: Trump announces military strike on Venezuela, capture of President Nicolás Maduro
Trump announces military strike on Venezuela, capture of President Nicolás Maduro
The U.S. has built up significant military force in the region, but Trump does not appear to have sought permission from or informed Congress of Saturday's military action.
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January 3, 2026 at 11:28 AM
House Democrats are planning to hold an unofficial hearing on the five-year anniversary of January 6th.

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Ranking Member of the newly-created House Judiciary Select Subcommittee on January 6th, joins @ahylton26.bsky.social to discuss.
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Rep. Swalwell responds to Trump targeting him: 'Intimidation is not going to work'
House Democrats are planning to hold an unofficial hearing on the five-year anniversary of January 6th. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Ranking Member of the newly-created House Judiciary Select Subcommitt...
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January 2, 2026 at 9:24 PM
How much will Mamdani be able to accomplish? NYC Mayor proclaims city is in a 'new era'
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How much will Mamdani be able to accomplish? NYC Mayor proclaims city is in a 'new era'
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was sworn in yesterday, proclaiming the city is in a "new era." Now questions are mounting over whether Mandani can deliver on his campaign promises. Politico NY Pla...
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January 2, 2026 at 9:23 PM
How potential presidential candidates are 'already laying the groundwork' for 2028
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How potential presidential candidates are 'already laying the groundwork' for 2028
This year's midterm elections will set the stage for the 2028 presidential campaign. MS NOW White House Reporter Akayla Gardner, former Rep. Charlie Dent, former Special Assistant to President Biden M...
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January 2, 2026 at 9:21 PM
The Trump administration is implementing new requirements for child care payments nationwide after freezing funding for Minnesota providers. The move comes after a viral video alleged widespread fraud at child centers across the state. www.ms.now/katy-tur/wat...
Trump admin to implement new requirements for child care payments in all 50 states
The Trump administration is implementing new requirements for child care payments nationwide after freezing funding for Minnesota providers. The move comes after a viral video alleged widespread fraud...
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January 2, 2026 at 9:18 PM
President Trump is issuing a stark warning to Iran, saying if they kill any peaceful protestors the U.S. is "locked and loaded" and ready to come to their rescue.
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Trump: U.S. 'locked and loaded' if Iran kills protestors
President Trump is issuing a stark warning to Iran, saying if they kill any peaceful protestors the U.S. is "locked and loaded" and ready to come to their rescue. MS NOW White House Reporter Jake Tray...
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January 2, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Once Congress returns from holiday break they are expected to address the Department of Justice's slow rollout of the Epstein files.

Former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori joins Erielle Reshef to explain the legal action lawmakers can take to hold the DOJ accountable.
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Will Congress take legal action against the DOJ for the slow Epstein files rollout?
Once Congress returns from holiday break they are expected to address the Department of Justice's slow rollout of the Epstein files. Former federal prosecutor Ankush Khardori joins Erielle Reshef to e...
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January 2, 2026 at 5:12 PM