January 5, 2026 Venezuela operation 'lawful apprehension' of a fugitive, not an act of war, says Florida lawmaker Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Fla., discusses the U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, asserting it was not a military action requiring congressional approval on 'Fox News Live.'
January 5, 2026 Mexican president rejects US sending troops to her country: 'I don't believe in an invasion' Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum condemns U.S. intervention in Venezuela, defends sovereignty amid Trump pressure over cartels and potential military action.
January 5, 2026 Amb. Waltz calls Maduro’s capture a ‘law enforcement operation’ at UN meeting U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz discusses the reported U.S. operation in Venezuela tied to the capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro during a UN meeting.
January 5, 2026 Hegseth moves to censure Sen Mark Kelly, review his retirement rank and pay over 'seditious video' Sen. Mark Kelly faces military justice proceedings for allegedly making "seditious" statements encouraging service members to disobey orders, according to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
January 5, 2026 Kash Patel praises Trump, FBI’s ‘decisive leadership’ after Venezuela operation FBI Director Kash Patel joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss the U.S. military operation in Venezuela that led to Nicolás Maduro’s capture and the Trump administration’s leadership during the mission.
January 5, 2026 Venezuelan-American praises Maduro’s capture an ‘over joyous moment’ South Florida Venezuelan-American and Miami Young Republicans Secretary Luis Valdez-Jimenez joins 'Fox & Friends' to react to the capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces and the ongoing protests against the operation.
January 4, 2026 Trump’s actions are not reckless, they’re resolute — ‘not political, but necessary’: Brian Kilmeade Fox News host Brian Kilmeade praises the Trump administration’s efforts to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and criticizes the negative reaction to the move on ‘One Nation.’
January 4, 2026 Navy secretary calls US capture of Maduro a 'masterclass in precision, execution' U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan praises the efforts made to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on 'Sunday Night in America.'
January 4, 2026 Rep. Malliotakis calls Maduro’s capture a ‘day of justice’ Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., discusses the U.S. military operation in Venezuela and Democratic leaders’ responses on ‘Fox Report Weekend.’
January 4, 2026 Retired Delta Force vet reveals biggest challenge in Maduro capture mission in Venezuela Retired Delta Force member reveals the biggest challenge in capturing Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro wasn't the target — it was addressing the country's air defenses.