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Here's a partial list of U.S. elected officials opposing Trump's invasion of Venezuela

Sun, 01/04/2026 - 09:56

Trump's decision to depose Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has drawn praise inside the U.S., especially from Republican leaders. But the invasion also faces significant opposition from elected officials across the political spectrum.

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Venezuela is the latest in the U.S.'s long history of interventions in Latin America

Sun, 01/04/2026 - 06:57

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Eduardo Gamarra, professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, about the history of U.S. intervention in Latin America.

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Wellness trends worth taking into the new year (and some that aren't)

Sun, 01/04/2026 - 06:00

We reported on all sorts of products and practices promising to make you healthy last year. Here are the ones that stood up to science, and those that were mostly hype.

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A tale of two U.S. interventions and why Venezuela is not Panama 2.0

Sun, 01/04/2026 - 04:00

Operation Absolute Resolve, that resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro, echoes the 1990 U.S. invasion of Panama that brought down Manuel Noriega. But big differences abound.

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Trump wants U.S. oil companies in Venezuela. Here's what to know

Sun, 01/04/2026 - 04:00

President Trump wants more U.S. oil companies to "go in" to Venezuela. But there are economic, historical, and climate reasons that may not be easy. Here's what you need to know about oil in Venezuela.

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Trump tried to bury evidence of the Jan. 6 riot. NPR's archive preserves the facts

Sun, 01/04/2026 - 04:00

NPR's Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack.

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Venezuelans wonder who's in charge as Trump claims contact with Maduro's deputy

Sat, 01/03/2026 - 23:19

Venezuelans scrambled to understand who was in charge of their country after the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro. President Trump offered an answer: The United States would take control of Venezuela.

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Who is María Corina Machado, Venezuela's Nobel Peace Prize winning opposition leader?

Sat, 01/03/2026 - 19:19

The United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Opposition leader María Corina Machado has been one of his biggest critics.

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What to know about the U.S. strikes in Venezuela — and the fallout

Sat, 01/03/2026 - 16:31

President Trump said the U.S. would "run" Venezuela, following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday. But many questions remain about what's next.

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Six questions about the capture of Maduro

Sat, 01/03/2026 - 15:52

On a day when most reporters are chasing facts, NPR's Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep has a few questions.

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Maduro's ouster on drug charges comes as Trump lets others free

Sat, 01/03/2026 - 14:38

The military removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on US drug charges comes after Trump has freed other figures connected to narcotics trafficking.

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Photos: Aftermath of strikes in Venezuela

Sat, 01/03/2026 - 12:28

Pictures show the aftermath of the U.S. strikes in Venezuela and the reaction from around the world.

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Top Republicans praise Venezuela operation as some lawmakers question legal authority

Sat, 01/03/2026 - 12:01

Top Republicans in Congress praised President Trump for the operation in Venezuela amid calls for briefings in the days to come.

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U.S. strikes on Venezuela spark alarm across Latin America and beyond

Sat, 01/03/2026 - 10:40

The U.S. military action in Venezuela has drawn condemnation from many regional governments and global powers alike, raising fresh questions about legality, sovereignty and the risk of escalation.

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What are the charges against Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro?

Sat, 01/03/2026 - 10:23

The U.S. Justice Department has unsealed a new indictment alleging "drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies" against Maduro, his wife and other defendants.

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WATCH: Trump's remarks on the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

Sat, 01/03/2026 - 09:14

President Trump says the United States conducted a strike in Venezuela and captured that country's president, Nicolás Maduro along with his wife, Cilia Flores.

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How the region is reacting to U.S. strikes on Venezuela

Sat, 01/03/2026 - 07:02

NPR international correspondent Eyder Peralta joins NPR's Daniel Estrin to discuss reaction from Venezuela and other countries in the region.

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Trump says U.S. carried out 'large-scale strike' against Venezuela

Sat, 01/03/2026 - 07:02

NPR's Daniel Estrin discusses the latest with NPR international correspondent Carrie Kahn.

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What will Trump do next? 13 questions for politics in 2026

Sat, 01/03/2026 - 04:00

The new year is shaping up to be a consequential one, from control of power in Washington to the agenda President Trump pursues.

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Trump claims U.S. strikes, Maduro captured as explosions hit Caracas

Sat, 01/03/2026 - 02:11

President Donald Trump claimed overnight that the United States carried out airstrikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro.

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