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