Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition Instant Reaction: Trump Says US to ‘Run Venezuela’ in Interim After Maduro
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Jan 3, 2026 
Brad Schneider, U.S. Representative from Illinois and chair of the New Democrat Coalition, offers insights on Congress's perspective regarding the U.S. operation in Venezuela. He expresses concerns about America running another country. Justin Logan from the Cato Institute critiques this intervention, questioning the justification behind the U.S. involvement and the potential costs of nation-building. The discussion tackles Trump's oil policy, military action implications, and political messaging to his base, making for a thought-provoking dialogue on foreign intervention.
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U.S. Declares Temporary Control Of Venezuela
- President Trump announced the U.S. will "run" Venezuela temporarily after capturing Nicolás Maduro.
- The administration framed this as a transition role to ensure a "safe, proper and judicious" handover.
Congressional Authority Questioned
- Congressman Brad Schneider said the president must justify military action to Congress and the public.
- He emphasized that only Congress has authority to declare war and demand legal justification for the strikes.
Demand A Classified Congressional Briefing
- Schneider urged the administration to brief Congress quickly and in classified format about legal authority and strategy.
- He recommended Congress demand transparency to evaluate the justification and plan for Venezuela.