Trump first shared that the U.S. had carried out what he called a “large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro” on Truth Social at 4:21 am ET.

The president of Venezuela was taken by American forces and transported to the U.S. Saturday to face federal drug charges.

Follow live updates as Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro arrives in the U.S. following his capture overnight.

Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.

JD Vance was absent from Trump's briefing on Maduro capture due to security concerns. Venezuelan leader taken into U.S. custody in major operation.

President Donald Trump is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida today as the US leader pushes for the second phase of his Gaza peace plan. Follow here for live updates on t

Donald Trump Speaks to Reporters on Board Air Force One - January 4, 2026

Maduro is due to appear before a federal court next week, where he is expected to face numerous charges concerning drug trafficking and illegal arms dealing.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday warned Cuba’s leaders that “I’d be concerned” following the United States’ capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

The absence of a broad-based outcry from the anti-interventionist wing of the MAGA movement stands in stark contrast to their reaction to some of Trump’s other recent flirtations with overseas adventurism.