In a courtroom appearance on Monday, deposed Venezuelan socialist leader Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking and weapons charges, arguing his claimed “innocence” before a U.S. judge.
Read More Maduro and his wife enter not guilty pleas in first U.S. courtroom appearance
2026 is expected to be the cheapest year for gas in the United States since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More 2026 predicted to be cheapest year for gas since COVID
A large part of Nicolás Maduro’s security team was killed during a United States military operation to capture him.
Read More Large portion of Maduro’s security team killed in U.S. military operation
Amid escalating controversy surrounding the massive welfare and childcare fraud scandals on his watch, estimated by federal prosecutors to exceed billions in taxpayer losses, Minnesota Democrat Governor Tim Walz announced that he is abandoning his 2026 re-election campaign and will forgo a third term.
Read More Tim Walz drops his re-election bid, will no longer run for a third term as Minn. governor
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani revealed that he spoke with President Donald Trump after learning of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro’s capture to voice his opposition.
Read More Mamdani says he called Trump to oppose ‘blatant pursuit of regime change’ in Venezuela
Captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro is set to appear in federal court in New York on Monday to face U.S. drug charges.
Read More Maduro set to appear in New York federal court on Monday