Who won huge bet online on Maduro's capture?
A Polymarket bettor won a huge online bet placed hours before Nicolás Maduro was captured in Venezuela. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Top geopolitical risks facing world in 2026
Ian Bremmer, president of the geopolitical risk consultancy firm the Eurasia Group, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the group's annual top risks report. It analyzes the top 10 geopolitical risks facing the world in the coming year.
China and Russia react to U.S. Venezuela move
China's access to Venezuelan oil is bound to change after the U.S. operation inside Venezuela. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has more on the global reaction to Nicolás Maduro's ousting.
Stock markets react to Venezuela news
Stock markets rallied as more news emerges about potential investment opportunities in Venezuela. Kristin Myers, the ETF editor-in-chief for Asset TV, joins with more.
Johnson reacts to Venezuela briefing
House Speaker Mike Johnson says the U.S. operation in Venezuela is not a regime change, but a demand for a change in behavior by the regime still in power despite Nicolás Maduro's ousting. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Trump officials set to meet oil companies
Trump administration officials will meet with representatives from major oil companies to discuss Venezuela, sources say. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
The CIA analyzed Venezuela leadership options
The Central Intelligence Agency produced an assessment that analyzed different political leadership scenarios in Venezuela, CBS News has learned. Lilia Luciano has more from the Venezuela-Colombia border.
Future leadership of Venezuela uncertain
More questions are emerging about the future of Venezuela's leadership after Delcy Rodríguez was sworn in, and as many await a democratic transition after Nicolás Maduro's ousting. CBS News' Nikole Killion, Matt Gutman and Lilia Luciano report.
More on plans to intercept another oil tanker
The U.S. is planning to intercept another sanctioned oil tanker historically linked to Venezuelan oil transport, two officials with knowledge of the plan tell CBS News. Ret. U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery joins CBS News with more.
Maduro says he's a prisoner of war
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro proclaimed his innocence in court and said he was kidnapped after a U.S. military operation over the weekend led to his capture. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
More on oil companies, Venezuela
Trump administration officials are set to meet with representatives from Chevron, ConocoPhillips and Exxon to discuss Venezuela, two sources tell CBS News. Aaron Navarro reports.
Maduro and his wife plead not guilty
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan courtroom Monday and said through a translator, "I'm innocent. I'm not guilty -- I'm a decent man." He's facing federal weapons and drug-related charges. Maduro's wife also pleaded not guilty.
Lawmakers react to Venezuela briefing
Some lawmakers received a briefing on the operation inside Venezuela that led to Nicolás Maduro's capture. CBS News' Taurean Small has more on their reactions.
Maduro arraigned in U.S. court, Trump threatens other nations
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared before a judge in New York to face charges related to drug trafficking after the U.S. military attack on Venezuela.
Vet on Trump push for Venezuela regime change
Phil Klay, a U.S. Marine veteran of the Iraq War and a professor at Fairfield University, joins CBS News with his reaction to the raid that deposed former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and President Trump's calls for regime change.
Venezuela raid draws comparisons to Iraq war
President Trump's declaration that the U.S. would run Venezuela after arresting its leader has drawn comparisons to the U.S. intervention in Iraq. CBS News national security contributor Samantha Vinograd breaks it all down.
Legality of U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro
Questions remain about the legality of the operation that captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Former federal prosecutor Scott Fredericksen joins CBS News to discuss.
U.S. looking to tap Venezuelan oil reserves
President Trump is pushing for U.S. oil companies to tap into Venezuela's oil reserves following the raid over the weekend that captured Nicolás Maduro. Ed Hirs, energy fellow at the University of Houston, joins CBS News to discuss.
Who is Delcy Rodriguez?
Delcy Rodriguez has been sworn in as Venezuela's acting president. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more on who she is.
Details on Venezuela's oil reserves
President Trump is pushing for U.S. oil companies to invest in Venezuela's oil industry after the capture of Nicolás Maduro on Saturday. Philip Luck, director of the CSIS Economics Program, joins CBS News to discuss.
Breaking down the operation to capture Maduro
New details are emerging about "Operation Absolute Resolve," the mission that captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Military analyst and Retired U.S. Army Major Mike Lyons joins CBS News to discuss.
Expert on Trump's comments after Venezuela
Following the raid in Venezuela that captured Nicolás Maduro, President Trump called for a U.S. takeover of Greenland and threatened U.S. action against Colombia and Cuba. Brett Bruen, president of The Global Situation Room Inc., joined CBS News with his thoughts.
Lawmakers react to briefing on Maduro capture
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill shared their thoughts after a briefing Monday night on the operation that captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. House Speaker Mike Johnson praised the mission, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed concerns that similar military action could be carried out by the U.S. elsewhere.
Oil stock prices rise after U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Maduro
Shares in Chevron, Exxon and other energy companies climbed, while oil prices jumped, on Monday after Maduro's ouster.
Inside Maduro's defiant first courtroom appearance
Former Venezuelan President Nicoás Maduro was arraigned Monday, declaring through a translator he is a "decent man," innocent of all charges, and "I am still president of my country."
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Trump warns Iran to accept defeat as Israel kills another top commander
Trump warns Iran to make a deal on his terms "before it is too late," as Israel says it's killed the Iranian commander behind the Strait of Hormuz closure.
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Maduro held in a "jail inside of a jail" under special restrictions, sources say
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife are set to appear Thursday in federal court in Manhattan.
TSA forced to consolidate lanes, may have to close small airports
The TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues.
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Senate searches for end to DHS shutdown after deal stalls
Lawmakers are looking for a way out of the Department of Homeland Security shutdown that has roiled air travel after a potential deal stalled. Follow live updates.
Trump official refers New York AG Letitia James for prosecution again
A Trump administration official has made new criminal referrals against New York Attorney General Letitia James to federal prosecutors in Miami and Chicago.
Census shows U.S. metro areas where growth slowed the most in 2025
Population estimates released by U.S. Census Bureau show growth rates slowed sharply in metro areas in 2025, as immigration dropped and hurricanes pushed people out of some Gulf Coast counties.
House Dem accused of stealing FEMA funds set to face rare ethics "trial"
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida is accused of using part of the $5 million to bolster her campaign and on luxury goods.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
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White House turns down Elon Musk's offer to pay TSA workers during DHS shutdown
In a post on X Saturday, Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the DHS shutdown.
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Senate searches for end to DHS shutdown after deal stalls
Lawmakers are looking for a way out of the Department of Homeland Security shutdown that has roiled air travel after a potential deal stalled. Follow live updates.
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Maduro held in a "jail inside of a jail" under special restrictions, sources say
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife are set to appear Thursday in federal court in Manhattan.
Census shows U.S. metro areas where growth slowed the most in 2025
Population estimates released by U.S. Census Bureau show growth rates slowed sharply in metro areas in 2025, as immigration dropped and hurricanes pushed people out of some Gulf Coast counties.
TSA forced to consolidate lanes, may have to close small airports
The TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues.
House Dem accused of stealing FEMA funds set to face rare ethics "trial"
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida is accused of using part of the $5 million to bolster her campaign and on luxury goods.
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As wealth taxes gain traction, Warren proposes levy on the ultra-rich
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's bill would raise taxes on households worth more than $50 million and on billionaires.
USPS to add temporary fuel surcharge for some postage prices
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
$100,000 in Social Security benefits? New proposal would cap them.
With Social Security's trust fund sliding toward insolvency, one group wants to cap benefits for the wealthiest U.S. couples.
Trump waives summer gasoline regulations to ease fuel prices
Summer gasoline regulations will be waived for 20 days, and possibly longer to try to ease gas prices.
Meta and YouTube found liable on all charges in social media trial
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
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Senate searches for end to DHS shutdown after deal stalls
Lawmakers are looking for a way out of the Department of Homeland Security shutdown that has roiled air travel after a potential deal stalled. Follow live updates.
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Maduro held in a "jail inside of a jail" under special restrictions, sources say
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife are set to appear Thursday in federal court in Manhattan.
TSA forced to consolidate lanes, may have to close small airports
The TSA's top official says the situation at U.S. airports could get even worse if the partial government shutdown that has frozen officers' paychecks continues.
House Dem accused of stealing FEMA funds set to face rare ethics "trial"
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida is accused of using part of the $5 million to bolster her campaign and on luxury goods.
As wealth taxes gain traction, Warren proposes levy on the ultra-rich
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's bill would raise taxes on households worth more than $50 million and on billionaires.
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CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
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Judge blocks parts of RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda, including revised schedule
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
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Alleged Hezbollah member on U.S. terror list is arrested in Ecuador
The Syrian man has been identified as a terrorist threat by the U.S. for belonging to Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
Rare mountain gorilla twins born in national park again
Twin mountain gorillas were recently born in the Virunga National Park, renowned for its biodiversity but threatened by conflict.
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Trump warns Iran to accept defeat as Israel kills another top commander
Trump warns Iran to make a deal on his terms "before it is too late," as Israel says it's killed the Iranian commander behind the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Trump says he doesn't call Iran conflict a "war" due to need for approval from Congress
President Trump suggested late Wednesday he's avoiding describing the military conflict with Iran as a "war" because of concerns around the fact that Congress hasn't authorized military force.
As Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, it's borrowing from Ukraine's playbook
Trump says Iran's navy is "gone," so how does it still have a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz? Part of the answer may lie off Ukraine's Black Sea coast.
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Colbert to co-write "Lord of the Rings" film
Oscar-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson announced on Wednesday that "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert will co-write the next "Lord of the Rings" movie. "The Late Show" airs its final episode in May.
MLB's "robot umpire" debuts in Yankees-Giants season opener
Major League Baseball's "robot umpire" made its debut in the season-opening New Yankees-San Francisco Giants game in Oracle Park.
New video of Taylor Frankie Paul arrest
A newly released video shows the police interactions with Taylor Frankie Paul in 2023 that led to charges, including domestic violence in the presence of a child. CBS News Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
"NCIS" star on show's 500th episode
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Rocky Carroll on major "NCIS" twist
(Alert: Spoilers ahead!) Actor Rocky Carroll, who has played beloved "NCIS" director Leon Vance for 18 season, talks with "CBS Mornings" about a shocking twist in the series in the show's 500th episode and what he would tell his younger self.
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Key takeaways from Meta, YouTube case ruling
Meta and YouTube were found liable on all charges in a landmark social media addiction trial. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Verdict in social media addiction trial
After days of deliberation, a jury in Los Angeles found Meta and YouTube liable for creating platforms designed to be addictive for kids and for failing to warn them. The plaintiff was awarded $6 million in damages in the case. Meta and Google, which owns YouTube, both say they'll appeal.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
New Mexico attorney general on win over Meta
A Los Angeles jury ruled against Meta and Google on Wednesday, finding the companies liable for reports of damage done to young people by social media. That verdict came less than 24 hours after a similar ruling in New Mexico, where a jury found Meta violated state consumer protection law and endangered children. New Mexico attorney general Raúl Torrez joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Why regulating AI is so difficult
For years, governments have attempted to regulate new, emerging technologies on a global scale. Roland Fryer, a CBS News contributor and author of the Wall Street Journal op-ed "The Economics of Regulating AI," breaks it down.
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Amputee sea turtle being tracked at sea from space
The staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is monitoring some animals they've rehabilitated from space -- especially amputees, such as one they named Amelie, who's back at sea.
600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
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Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
How a fun nature app aids science
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Discovery of 1949 whale recording could unlock mysteries of ocean
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
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Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro in court today
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is expected in court today for a hearing where he is expected to seek the dismissal of charges against him. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
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Maduro held in a "jail inside of a jail" under special restrictions, sources say
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife are set to appear Thursday in federal court in Manhattan.
Alleged Hezbollah member on U.S. terror list is arrested in Ecuador
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New video of Taylor Frankie Paul arrest
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Savannah Guthrie gives first interview since mom vanished: "It is unbearable"
Savannah Guthrie said her family is in agony as she made a tearful plea for someone "to do the right thing" nearly two months after Nancy Guthrie disappeared.
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Fireball captured on video as meteor streaks across Pacific Northwest sky
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NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
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Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
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Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
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Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
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Key takeaways from Meta, YouTube case ruling
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Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro in court today
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is expected in court today for a hearing where he is expected to seek the dismissal of charges against him. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
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Lawmakers remain at odds over DHS funding
Senators are set to try again on Thursday after a sixth attempt to advance a measure to fund DHS fell short of the 60-vote threshold needed for it to move forward. Ed O'Keefe breaks down what Republicans and Democrats want in negotiations.
Trump insists Iran talks are happening
Israel says an airstrike killed Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards' navy. This comes as President Trump insists that talks are occurring between the U.S. and Iran, which Tehran is denying. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Ramy Inocencio report.