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In a Phone Interview, Trump Celebrated the Capture of Maduro

In a call with The New York Times, President Trump called the U.S. operation in Venezuela “brilliant” but did not address whether he had consulted Congress.

Jan 03, 2026 11:12 AM ET
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In a Phone Interview, Trump Celebrated the Capture of Maduro

Trump called the strike against Venezuela “a brilliant operation.”Credit...Pete Marovich for The New York Times

‘OUT OF THE COUNTRY’: Trump ‘captures’ nation’s president and wife

US President Donald Trump says US forces have captured Venezuela’s president, with the vice president now demanding “proof of life”.

Jan 03, 2026 10:04 AM ET
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‘OUT OF THE COUNTRY’: Trump ‘captures’ nation’s president and wife

US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas. Picture: Jim Watson and Federico Parra / AFP

French Managers Of Swiss Bar Face Criminal Probe After Fire

The two owners of Le Constellation bar, in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana, said that they followed all safety norms.

Jan 03, 2026 3:11 PM ET

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French managers of Swiss bar face criminal probe after fire

A woman walks in the early morning in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. BAZ RATNER / AP

Zelensky Makes Ukraine’s Top Spy His Chief Of Staff

The key post has been vacant since Andrey Yermak resigned amid a scandal

Jan 02, 2026 9:41 AM ET

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Zelensky makes Ukraine’s top spy his chief of staff

Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky during his meeting with military intelligence chief, Kirill Budanov, in Kiev. © Telegram / Vladimir Zelensky

Musician Alleges Will Smith Engaged In 'grooming' Behavior After Hotel Room Encounter

Jan 02, 2026 9:48 AM ET

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Musician alleges Will Smith engaged in 'grooming' behavior after hotel room encounter

Will Smith initially found fame as a rapper before starring in "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" in the '90s. (Isa Foltin/WireImage)

Four Challenges Facing New York City Mayor Mamdani

Jan 03, 2026 10:23 AM ET

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Four challenges facing New York City Mayor Mamdani

Getty Images / Speaking to a cheering crowd of thousands at his inauguration, Mamdani pledged to "govern expansively and audaciously"

Zelensky Makes Ukraine’s Top Spy His Chief Of Staff

The key post has been vacant since Andrey Yermak resigned amid a scandal

Jan 02, 2026 9:41 AM ET

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Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky during his meeting with military intelligence chief, Kirill Budanov, in Kiev. © Telegram / Vladimir Zelensky

US Will 'run' Venezuela And Let In Oil Firms, Trump Says

'We're going to run the country until such time as we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition,' Donald Trump said at a press conference following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro.

Jan 03, 2026 3:15 PM ET

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US will 'run' Venezuela and let in oil firms, Trump says

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press following US military actions in Venezuela, at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on January 3, 2025. JIM WATSON / AFP