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The Briefing: How Capitol Hill reacted to news of Nicolás Maduro's capture

January 5, 2026

The Briefing: How Capitol Hill reacted to news of Nicolás Maduro's capture

Congressional Democrats allege constitutional violations following the military mission to extract Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela, as their Republican colleagues praise a job well done.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting board votes to dissolve organization after Congress defunds NPR, PBS

January 5, 2026

Corporation for Public Broadcasting board votes to dissolve organization after Congress defunds NPR, PBS

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced its board voted to dissolve the organization after Congress pulled federal funding to NPR and PBS last year.

Defiant Maduro declares he is a 'prisoner of war' in first US court appearance

January 5, 2026

Defiant Maduro declares he is a 'prisoner of war' in first US court appearance

Maduro, captured by U.S. troops during a military raid in Caracas, was arraigned Monday in the Southern District of New York.

Minnesota Republicans say Tim Walz not off the hook after dropping re-election bid

January 5, 2026

Minnesota Republicans say Tim Walz not off the hook after dropping re-election bid

Minnesota lawmakers cheered Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s decision to not pursue re-election but doubled down on demands for accountability.

Maduro's capture is 'beginning of the end' for Cuba's regime, House Intelligence chair says

January 5, 2026

Maduro's capture is 'beginning of the end' for Cuba's regime, House Intelligence chair says

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford says Maduro's capture may destabilize Cuba and Nicaragua.

House Democrat calls Trump's Maduro capture 'welcome news' as left labels it 'illegal'

January 3, 2026

House Democrat calls Trump's Maduro capture 'welcome news' as left labels it 'illegal'

Most Democrats are blasting the Trump administration after the U.S. conducted an operation to capture Venezuela's leader, Nicolás Maduro.

Republicans line up behind Trump after US strikes Venezuela, Maduro arrested: 'Changed the course of history'

January 3, 2026

Republicans line up behind Trump after US strikes Venezuela, Maduro arrested: 'Changed the course of history'

Republicans in Congress are lining up behind President Donald Trump's actions in Venezuela.

These House mavericks defied their own parties more than anyone else in 2025

January 2, 2026

These House mavericks defied their own parties more than anyone else in 2025

House lawmakers broke party-line votes at varying rates, with Rep. Henry Cuellar leading Democrats at 24.1%, and Rep. Thomas Massie topping Republicans at 22.3%.

Jim Beam shuts down iconic Kentucky distillery for at least a year amid market downturn

December 31, 2025

Jim Beam shuts down iconic Kentucky distillery for at least a year amid market downturn

A Jim Beam production freeze highlights the bourbon industry's struggles amid ongoing tariffs, trade wars and changing American drinking habits.

Jack Smith says key Jan 6 witness relied on hearsay, lacked firsthand evidence

December 31, 2025

Jack Smith says key Jan 6 witness relied on hearsay, lacked firsthand evidence

Jack Smith told Congress that witnesses gave "different perspectives" than Cassidy Hutchinson regarding President Donald Trump's Jan. 6 actions.