The NewsWorthy U.S. Captures Maduro, Terror Plot Prevented & Oscar Frontrunners? - Monday, January 5, 2026
Jan 5, 2026
A U.S. military operation successfully captured Nicolás Maduro, raising questions about future U.S. demands regarding Venezuelan oil and immigration. A failed New Year's Eve terror plot was thwarted by the FBI, pointing to deeper issues with the suspect's past. President Trump canceled planned National Guard deployments in major cities, causing political ripples. Meanwhile, the controversy surrounding New York City's new mayor begins with his reversal of previous orders. The early film awards season hints at potential Oscar favorites in the year ahead.
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U.S. Raid Reshapes Venezuela's Future
- The U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a high-risk military raid that killed over 80 people and injured U.S. service members.
- The operation shifts U.S. influence over Venezuela’s future while raising international legal and diplomatic backlash.
Drugs And Oil Drive U.S. Strategy
- The Trump administration frames the intervention as fighting drug trafficking and reclaiming oil access for U.S. companies.
- Officials say the U.S. will direct Venezuela’s change while insisting American forces are not on the ground there.
International And Domestic Backlash Grows
- Global reaction to the raid was mixed: China called it a violation of international law while some European nations urged de-escalation.
- U.S. lawmakers are split and Congress may vote to authorize past actions and limit future strikes.
