News for January 4, 2026

CBS’s “Face the Nation” focused on President Donald Trump’s surprise U.S. operation in Venezuela, which captured Nicolas Maduro and raised new questions about America’s next steps.

Venezuela’s military backed Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as acting leader after Nicolas Maduro was taken by U.S. forces.

Marco Rubio said Cuba is “in a lot of trouble” after the U.S. moved against Nicolás Maduro, as Trump and Rubio suggested the Cuba government could be the next target.

Rep. Jim Himes said the Trump administration’s reported military action against Venezuela is illegal, risky, and being handled without proper congressional briefings.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen said President Donald Trump’s actions toward Venezuela are about oil and politics, not stopping drugs, and he argued Congress should move to block the effort.

Swiss authorities identified all 40 people who died in the Crans-Montana bar fire as the community held a memorial and mourning continued.

Trump’s raid on Venezuela and Nicolás Maduro’s capture drew sharp reactions from experts, with supporters calling it a win and critics warning it could create bigger risks for the US and the region.

Hundreds of people protested in Baltimore after President Donald Trump ordered strikes on Venezuela and the removal of Nicolas Maduro.