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Live - Maduro in U.S. after capture; Trump officials weigh in on next steps for Venezuela - Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations. updated 11M ago
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Marco Rubio says "the president always retains optionality" to occupy Venezuela -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Trump always has options when it comes to what comes next in Venezuela, after a U.S. strike and capture of the country's president, Nicolas Maduro.8 hours ago
The U.S. investigation into Nicolas Maduro and what's next for Venezuela -- After the U.S. capture of Venezuela's Maduro, correspondent Scott Pelley interviews a former hostage negotiator who may have spent more time face-to-face with Maduro than any other American official.1 hour ago
Rep. Jim Himes says Maduro capture is "clearly illegal under international law" -- Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, pointed to the broader implications of the operation to remove former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.5 hours ago
Maduro and his wife to appear in federal court on Monday, court spokesperson says -- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured overnight from their home in Caracas during a U.S. military operation.7 hours ago
Cotton: New Venezuelan government cannot "continue Nicolas Maduro's ways" -- President Trump "wants to give them a chance to turn the page in Venezuela and to help America achieve our policy goals there," Sen. Tom Cotton said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."8 hours ago
Venezuela's military recognizes VP as acting leader after Maduro's capture -- Delcy Rodriguez, who is next in the presidential line of succession, served as Nicolas Maduro's vice president since 2018.7 hours ago
Minn. politicians denounce Trump for elevating conspiracy theories on lawmaker's death -- Several lawmakers are condemning President Trump after he shared a video on social media Saturday alleging Gov. Tim Walz is behind the assassination of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman.4 hours ago
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Trump says the U.S. will "run" Venezuela for now. What do we know about the plans? -- The U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in an overnight military operation, President Trump announced.1 day ago
U.S. lawmakers react after Trump announces Venezuela operation1 day ago
How the U.S. captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro -- After months of preparation, U.S. forces arrived at the Venezuelan president's residence in downtown Caracas just after 2 a.m. local time Saturday. -- Jan 32 hours ago
Venezuelan opposition leader releases letter after Maduro's capture -- Maria Corina Machado said Nicolas Maduro will "face international justice for the atrocious crimes" he has committed. -- Jan 39 hours ago
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Pete Hegseth: "President Trump sets the terms" on running Venezuela -- "President Trump sets the terms. And ultimately, he'll decide what the iterations are of that," Hegseth told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil. -- Jan 31 hour ago
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Denmark prime minister calls on Trump to "stop the threats" about Greenland -- President Trump has repeatedly claimed that making Greenland part of the United States would serve U.S. national security interests, given its strategic location in the Arctic.4 hours ago
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The U.S. Captured Maduro. What Comes Next? -- Niall Ferguson and Elliott Abrams join Rafaela Siewert to discuss the latest developments.1 day ago
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Videos released in Epstein files raise fresh questions about jail footage -- A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.1 day ago
Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination -- "In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.3 days ago
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Trump issues his first vetoes of this term -- President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting a pair of bills linked to a Colorado water pipeline and a tribal village in the Everglades.4 days ago
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U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Maduro -- After the U.S. capture of Venezuela's Maduro, correspondent Scott Pelley interviews a former hostage negotiator who may have spent more time face-to-face with Maduro than any other American official.1 hour ago
What comes next in Venezuela? -- The Trump administration has yet to provide significant details on what the endgame is for Venezuela after the U.S. military operation that captured Nicolas Maduro and his wife. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.2 hours ago
Mixed global reaction over Venezuela -- Russia, China and Iran have all publicly condemned the U.S. action in Venezuela. CBS News producer Leigh Kiniry has the latest.2 hours ago
Alysa Liu: The 60 Minutes Interview -- U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu retired at just 16. After years away from the rink, she laced up her skates for a comeback and is now a favorite to win gold at the Winter Olympics.1 hour ago
60 Minutes - Progress made on AI-powered humanoid robots - Engineers and computer scientists are developing AI-powered robots that look and act human. Boston Dynamics invited 60 Minutes to watch its humanoid, Atlas, learn how to work at a Hyundai factory. 1H ago - 13:1613 minutes ago
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The booming, bourbon-driven barrel business -- When it comes to wine and whiskey - especially bourbon - the oak barrel reigns, not just as a container, but also for the magic that the wood gives to the whiskey. -- Dec 28, 20251 hour ago
