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[Monday, January 05] US News Headlines from r/politics

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By Dr. Headline, HeadlineSquare January 5, 2026

Executive Summary

  • U.S. military intervention in Venezuela leads to the capture of Nicolás Maduro, now in American custody. President Trump asserts direct control and rules out near-term elections, sparking global backlash.
  • Denmark warns a U.S. move on Greenland “Would Mean End of NATO” amid widespread condemnation of American unilateralism at the UN.
  • The administration overhauls childhood vaccine guidelines for fewer shots, eliminates funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and launches a major immigration operation in Minnesota.
  • A public feud erupts as the Pentagon punishes Senator Mark Kelly over a video to troops.

1. The Venezuela Intervention and its Aftermath

1.1. The Military Operation and Capture of Nicolás Maduro

The United States has conducted a “shock” military attack on Venezuela, culminating in the capture of leader Nicolás Maduro [1]. Emerging reports suggest the capture may have been facilitated by an “inside job” stemming from a series of secret meetings [2]. The operation was not without cost, as the Cuban government has officially reported that 32 of its officers were killed during the U.S. action [3]. In the aftermath, a formal U.S. investigation has been launched to examine both the intelligence that led to the capture and the strategic path forward [4]. Reports from Caracas have characterized the operation as a “U.S. Attack & Maduro Abduction,” with local voices asserting that “Venezuela Is Not Going to Be a U.S. Colony” [5].

[Monday, January 05] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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By Dr. Headline, HeadlineSquare January 5, 2026

Executive Summary

The U.S. has captured former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who now faces a death-penalty-eligible trial on drug and weapons charges in New York. The operation is being hailed as a blow to the Russia-China-Iran axis, sending the Dow above 49,000. It has created deep partisan divides, with some Democrats breaking ranks to support the move. Domestically, Minnesota’s governor ended his re-election bid amid a massive fraud scandal drawing President Trump’s intervention, while the DOD initiated a censure against Senator Mark Kelly. A security breach at VP Vance’s home resulted in an arrest.

[Sunday, January 04] US News Headlines from r/politics

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By Dr. Headline, HeadlineSquare January 4, 2026

Executive Summary

  • U.S. special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in “Operation Midway Blitz” and moved him to a New York jail.
  • President Trump declared the U.S. will “run” Venezuela under a new “‘Don-roe Doctrine’” to control oil, sparking a fierce constitutional debate.
  • The intervention ignited a leadership crisis in Venezuela and intense domestic backlash, with Democrats raising impeachment threats and the GOP showing fractures.
  • Simultaneously, the administration renewed its push to annex Greenland, provoking tensions with Denmark.
  • On the fifth anniversary of Jan. 6, a new report alleges government efforts to erase information on the attack.

1. The U.S. Intervention in Venezuela

1.1. Operation ‘Midway Blitz’: Maduro’s Capture and Detention

A targeted U.S. military operation in Venezuela, named “Operation Midway Blitz” by President Trump, has culminated in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro [1]. He is now being held in a “notorious Brooklyn jail,” with the U.S. government unsealing an indictment to provide a legal basis for the action [2]. Upon being taken into custody, Maduro was quoted as wishing U.S. agents a “Happy New Year” [3]. The military strike reportedly proceeded despite an earlier offer from Venezuelan leaders for a “path to stay in power without Maduro,” suggesting a potential diplomatic off-ramp was available [4]. The specific timing for why the “U.S. went after Maduro” is now the subject of intense media analysis [5].

[Sunday, January 04] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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By Dr. Headline, HeadlineSquare January 4, 2026

Executive Summary

  • U.S. special forces captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who is now in U.S. custody in New York facing narcoterrorism charges.
  • President Trump threatened Maduro’s successor and vows a U.S. return to Venezuela’s oil industry, signaling a major policy escalation.
  • Venezuela is plunged into “chaos” as a court-appointed acting president is rejected by the U.S., creating a power vacuum.
  • The operation ignites domestic fury, with Democrats calling it an “act of war” while Republicans and Venezuelan-Americans celebrate.
  • A federal court rules California’s open-carry gun ban unconstitutional.
  • Journalist Catherine Herridge accuses CBS News of seizing her confidential files.

1. The Venezuela Crisis: U.S. Intervention and Fallout

1.1. The Capture of Nicolás Maduro

United States military forces have apprehended Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in a targeted raid in Caracas, subsequently transporting him by helicopter to New York City to face the U.S. justice system [1, 2]. Video released following the operation showed a “solemn-faced” Maduro in handcuffs during a perp walk, with a subsequent report noting he was greeted upon arrival at a Brooklyn detention facility by hundreds of jeering “revelers” chanting “down with the dictator” [3, 4]. Media reports are framing the mission as a “BLOCKBUSTER Spy Thriller” involving America’s most elite special operations units, including both Delta Force and SEAL Team 6 [5].

[Saturday, January 03] US News Headlines from r/politics

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By Dr. Headline, HeadlineSquare January 3, 2026

Executive Summary

  • Venezuela Intervention: President Trump announced a surprise U.S. military operation has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The administration declared its intent to “run the country” and its oil industry.
  • Constitutional Crisis: The unilateral action has ignited a fierce constitutional battle, with Democrats calling the move an “illegal war” and the Senate planning a vote on a war powers measure to block the President.
  • Geopolitical Fallout: The intervention drew cautious praise from some European allies but harsh condemnation from Russia. The administration has signaled a more interventionist posture, warning Cuba could be next.
  • Domestic Controversies: Attorney General Pam Bondi faces controversy over Epstein files and the firing of an ethics official, while the President’s health comes under new scrutiny.

1. The Venezuela Intervention: A U.S. Military and Political Gambit

1.1. Operation Details: The Capture of Nicolás Maduro

The United States has conducted a direct military intervention in Venezuela, an action confirmed by a U.S. official after on-the-ground news teams witnessed low-flying aircraft and multiple explosions in the capital, Caracas [1]. President Donald Trump subsequently announced that a “large-scale strike” resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was then flown out of the country [2]. U.S. officials stated the predawn raid, which involved U.S. forces storming a “fortress,” was the culmination of months of planning and was executed in just hours [3]. Following the capture, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that a U.S. indictment has been unsealed in New York charging both Maduro and his wife with crimes including “Narco-Terrorism” [4]. In response, the Venezuelan government declared a state of emergency and vowed to resist the presence of foreign troops on its soil.

[Saturday, January 03] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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By Dr. Headline, HeadlineSquare January 3, 2026

Executive Summary

  • U.S. Special Forces capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in “Operation Absolute Resolve” after strikes on Caracas.
  • President Trump announces the U.S. will temporarily “run Venezuela” for a peaceful transition; opposition leader María Corina Machado is poised to take power.
  • Maduro and his wife face U.S. “narco terror charges”; Russia condemns the action as “aggression” while allies express support.
  • A deepening controversy in Minnesota involves fraud allegations, a DOJ voting law probe, and claims that whistleblowers are under “electronic surveillance.”
  • The Trump administration is reportedly “Ending Automatic Green Cards for Migrants Marrying U.S. Citizens.”

1. Major International Crisis: U.S. Intervention In Venezuela

Importance: 10/10