How the U.S. military captured Maduro
The U.S. reportedly prepared for months to carry out an operation inside of Venezuela that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more on what's known about the mission.
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Delcy Rodríguez sworn in as Venezuelan president, but who is she?
With Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody, who is Venezuela's new acting President Delcy Rodríguez, and what are her chances of remaining in power?
Some lawmakers getting Venezuela briefing
Members of the Trump administration are expected to brief some members of Congress after a successful U.S. operation to extract Nicolás Maduro and his wife from Venezuela. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Sen. Tim Kaine on Venezuela operation
In Washington, D.C. on Monday, Trump administration officials plan to brief members of Congress on the Venezuela operation that led to the capture of former President Nicolas Maduro. Sen. Tim Kaine, a Virginia Democrat, told "CBS Mornings" he thinks the operation is "an illegal action" and speaks about what Congress could do next.
Trump insists U.S. will run Venezuela
President Trump says the U.S. will run Venezuela temporarily as oil operations are propped up. CBS News' Weijia Jiang, Matt Gutman and Lilia Luciano report.
Venezuelans react to Maduro capture
In Caracas, Venezuela, residents rushed to grocery stores, pharmacies and gas stations to stock up following ousted President Nicolás Maduro's arrest, unsure what will happen next. Supporters for Maduro made their voices heard, while some of those who fled the regime expressed skepticism of interim President Delcy Rodriguez. Lilia Luciano has more.
Venezuelans react to Maduro's capture
Venezuelans are reacting as uncertainty looms about who will lead the country after Nicolás Maduro's capture. This comes as Colombia's border prepares for potential violence or an uptick in migration. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Trump says U.S. "in charge" of Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro's vice president, Delcy Rodríguez, was officially sworn in as Venezuela's acting president. President Trump warned he could go after her if she doesn't comply with U.S. demands, including access to the country's oil supply. Weijia Jiang reports.
How Maduro's capture unfolded
The operation to capture Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and his wife involved more than 150 aircraft launched from 20 different military bases, Gen. Dan Caine said. A source familiar with the operation said a small team of CIA personnel had been on the ground in Venezuela since August, tracking Maduro's movements. Charlie D'Agata reports more on how Maduro's capture unfolded.
Venezuela's Maduro, wife to be arraigned
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are set to be arraigned at a Manhattan courthouse on Monday after they were captured during a U.S. operation in Caracas over the weekend. They're expected to plead not guilty to the charges they face. Matt Gutman reports.
Maduro's alleged crimes in Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro is being transported to federal court in New York City where he will face charges related to drug trafficking with his wife, Cilia Flores. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports.
Trump doubles down on U.S. running Venezuela
President Trump is insisting that the U.S. will be running Venezuela for the time being, although he has offered scarce details on how that may occur. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more from the White House.
Expert on Trump's operation to capture Maduro
Some lawmakers are expressing their concerns about the constitutionality of President Trump's operation to capture Nicolás Maduro and his wife inside Venezuela. Clark Neily, a senior vice president for legal studies at the Cato Institute, joins CBS News with his take on the matter.
Trump says U.S. is "in charge" of Venezuela
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are set to be arraigned in New York City after the U.S. carried out a massive operation for their capture in Caracas, Venezuela. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn, Aaron Navarro, Taurean Small and Ramy Inocencio have the latest. Also, Katrina Kaufman reports outside the New York City court where Maduro is expected.
AI-generated images, old footage circulate on social media after Maduro's capture
CBS News analyzed circulating images of President Nicolás Maduro by comparing dubious photos to verified content and using publicly available tools such as reverse image search.
Trump says U.S. is "in charge" of Venezuela, Maduro expected in court Monday
Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.
What's at stake amid Maduro's capture
Tony Dokoupil speaks about President Trump's decision to remove the dictator Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela and all that's at stake in that call.
Venezuela attack snarls Caribbean air traffic
U.S. airlines are flying in and out of the Caribbean again Sunday after the surprise U.S. attack on Venezuela prompted the FAA to close the airspace over much of the Caribbean Saturday. Kris Van Cleave reports on how many stranded Americans are still waiting for flights home.
H.R. McMaster on Venezuela, Maduro
What happens next in Venezuela after the U.S. capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro with President Trump saying he plans to "run" that country? Retired Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, who served as national security advisor in the first Trump administration, shares his thoughts on that question and more.
Venezuelans abroad celebrate Maduro's capture
Celebrations marking the end of Nicolás Maduro's rule erupted throughout the weekend for many Venezuelans living outside their home country. Cristian Benavides has more.
Maduro and his wife to appear in federal court on Monday, court spokesperson says
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured overnight from their home in Caracas during a U.S. military operation.
Maduro held in same jail as Combs, Mangione
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is being housed at Metropolitan Detention Center, Brooklyn, after he was captured by U.S. forces and flown to New York to face federal drug trafficking and weapons charges. Matt Gutman has more.
Trump says the U.S. will "run" Venezuela for now. What do we know about the plans?
The U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in an overnight military operation, President Trump announced Saturday.
The U.S. investigation into Nicolás Maduro and what's next for Venezuela
After the U.S. capture of Venezuela's Maduro, correspondent Scott Pelley interviews a former hostage negotiator who may have spent more time face-to-face with Maduro than any other American official.
U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Maduro
After the U.S. capture of Venezuela's Maduro, correspondent Scott Pelley interviews a former hostage negotiator who may have spent more time face-to-face with Maduro than any other American official.
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Nolan Wells' cause of death undetermined, family's autopsy shows
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National Guard deployed after West Virginia flash floods dump 7 inches of rain
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Secret Service warns of high threat levels before White House Correspondents' Dinner
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House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
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House committee urges DOJ to charge former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
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Secret Service warns of high threat levels before White House Correspondents' Dinner
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Pastor sues over ChatGPT medical advice
A pastor in Florida is suing OpenAI after he used ChatGPT for medical advice and received suggestions that he claims caused him to delay necessary treatment. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Pastor sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed him
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What Trump's generic drug tariffs could mean, according to experts
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FDA recalls antihistamine tablets. Here are the affected products.
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Lung cancer in nonsmokers: "A women's health crisis"
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Mayor who survived assassination attempt shot dead in town hall
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France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, according to the public health agency.
"Nothing is going through" the Strait of Hormuz, shipping insider says
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U.S. and Saudi Arabia sign nuclear cooperation deal
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Luke Bracey on "Little House on the Prairie"
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Kaylee Hottle, actress in "Godzilla vs. Kong," dies at 18 in car crash
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Details on OpenAI system's unprompted hack
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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New tech could help millions of paralyzed people
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OpenAI says new model hacked on its own
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
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How AI data centers impact the environment
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
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Man shot and killed by police in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests
Madison's chief of police says an officer in Wisconsin's capital city shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest.
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Rocket launcher hoax shakes LaGuardia
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Florida police fire at homicide suspect's car
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