U.S. operation in Venezuela raises questions about congressional oversight
Published: January 3, 2026 18:05
NPR's Daniel Estrin discusses with Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
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Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine on legal questions surrounding the Venezuela attack
Published: January 3, 2026 15:27
Kaine is among the lawmakers who have been critical of the Trump administration's stance toward Venezuela.
Rep. Joaquin Castro on Venezuela strikes, Trump's claim Maduro 'captured'
Published: January 3, 2026 14:14
The Democrat was among the lawmakers who in December introduced a War Powers Resolution to block President Trump from escalating operations in Venezuela. The House rejected the measure.
How Miami Venezuelans are reacting to the U.S. attack
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/03/nx-s1-5665611/how-miami-venezuelans-are-reacting-to-the-u-s-attack
Published: January 3, 2026 13:02
In Miami, Venezuelans are reacting to the U.S. military operation to take President Nicolás Maduro into custody.
Former diplomat assesses the U.S. strikes on Venezuela
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/03/nx-s1-5665606/former-diplomat-assesses-the-u-s-strikes-on-venezuela
Published: January 3, 2026 13:02
NPR's Daniel Estrin discusses the attack with career diplomat Todd Robinson, who served as acting U.S. ambassador to Venezuela during President Trump's first term.
Nicolás Maduro 'captured' in Venezuela attack, Trump says
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/03/nx-s1-5665597/nicolas-maduro-captured-in-venezuela-attack-trump-says
Published: January 3, 2026 13:02
NPR national security correspondent Greg Myre joins NPR's Daniel Estrin to discuss the U.S. carrying out airstrikes in Venezuela.
U.S. attack in Venezuela follows months of rising tensions
Published: January 3, 2026 13:02
NPR's Daniel Estrin discusses the latest from the Trump administration with NPR White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez.
How the region is reacting to U.S. strikes on Venezuela
https://www.npr.org/2026/01/03/nx-s1-5665576/how-the-region-is-reacting-to-u-s-strikes-on-venezuela
Published: January 3, 2026 13:02
NPR international correspondent Eyder Peralta joins NPR's Daniel Estrin to discuss reaction from Venezuela and other countries in the region.
Trump says U.S. carried out 'large-scale strike' against Venezuela
Published: January 3, 2026 13:02
NPR's Daniel Estrin discusses the latest with NPR international correspondent Carrie Kahn.
New year brings new cuts to federal food aid in more than a dozen states
Published: January 3, 2026 13:02
Backed by the Trump administration, more than a dozen states are moving to ban candy and snack foods from SNAP food assistance programs in 2026.
Minnesota Somali community bears brunt of Trump administration policies
Published: January 3, 2026 13:02
Unsubstantiated claims about fraud at child care centers run by Somali residents have prompted a federal probe and a White House announcement that federal funds for day cares nationwide will pause.
Why 2025 was a not-so-fabulous year for Las Vegas tourism
Published: January 3, 2026 13:01
NPR's Daniel Estrin talks to Slate's Luke Winkie about his reporting on tourism to Las Vegas. Winkie calls it "America's most-flailing destination city."
Coming of age takes a terrifying turn in Charlie Polinger's 'The Plague'
Published: January 3, 2026 13:01
NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with writer and director Charlie Polinger about his new horror film, "The Plague."
Los Angeles wildfire survivors band together to reduce rebuilding costs
Published: January 3, 2026 13:01
A year after the LA fires, some people who lost their homes are trying to bring down the price of rebuilding by buying services and goods together.