Mo News Maduro Pleads Not Guilty; CDC Cuts Childhood Vaccine Recs; France's First Lady Conspiracy Verdict; Pizza On The Decline?
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Jan 6, 2026 Venezuela’s Maduro pleads not guilty in a landmark U.S. court appearance. Minnesota's governor drops his re-election bid amid a fraud scandal. The CDC has cut its routine childhood vaccine recommendations significantly. In France, a court convicts ten individuals over conspiracy claims related to the First Lady. Meanwhile, America’s love affair with pizza appears to be waning as pizza shop numbers decline, contrasting with the rise of coffee and Mexican cuisine.
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Maduro's Courtroom Claims And International Pushback
- Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty and insisted he remains Venezuela's president despite U.S. charges.
- The U.S. frames the case as law enforcement, while many nations call the raid a breach of international norms.
Legal Framing Alters International Immunity Debate
- The DOJ scaled back language labeling a named cartel but still accuses Maduro of leading a drug-trafficking conspiracy.
- The U.S. argues Maduro lacks diplomatic immunity because it doesn't recognize him as Venezuela's legitimate head of state.
Walz Exits Race Amid Minnesota Fraud Scandal
- Tim Walz announced he will not seek re-election amid a sweeping fraud scandal in Minnesota.
- The scandal involved alleged thefts from welfare programs and viral videos that intensified scrutiny.
