Maduro's ouster on drug charges comes as Trump lets others free The military removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on US drug charges comes after Trump has freed other figures connected to narcotics trafficking. Brian Mann
U.S. operation in Venezuela raises questions about congressional oversight NPR's Daniel Estrin discusses with Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. Daniel Estrin
Top Republicans praise Venezuela operation as some lawmakers question legal authority Top Republicans in Congress praised President Trump for the operation in Venezuela amid calls for briefings in the days to come. Sam Gringlas
What are the charges against Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro? The U.S. Justice Department has unsealed a new indictment alleging "drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies" against Maduro, his wife and other defendants. Ryan Lucas
Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine on legal questions surrounding the Venezuela attack Kaine is among the lawmakers who have been critical of the Trump administration's stance toward Venezuela. Daniel Estrin
Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro on Venezuela strikes, Maduro's capture Castro was among the lawmakers who in December introduced a War Powers Resolution to block President Trump from escalating operations in Venezuela. The House rejected the measure. Daniel Estrin
Former diplomat assesses the U.S. strikes on Venezuela NPR's Daniel Estrin discusses the attack with career diplomat Todd Robinson, who served as acting U.S. ambassador to Venezuela during President Trump's first term. Daniel Estrin
U.S. attack in Venezuela follows months of rising tensions NPR's Daniel Estrin discusses the latest from the Trump administration with NPR White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez. Daniel Estrin
Week in politics: Putting the Venezuela attack in historical context The attack is part of a long history of U.S. intervention in the region. NPR senior editor and correspondent Ron Elving joins NPR's Daniel Estrin to discuss. Daniel Estrin
New year brings new cuts to federal food aid in more than a dozen states Backed by the Trump administration, more than a dozen states are moving to ban candy and snack foods from SNAP food assistance programs in 2026. Maayan Schechter
