'It's a violation of the law': Schumer criticizes Trump's decision to strike Venezuela

‘It’s a violation of the law’: Schumer criticizes Trump’s decision to strike Venezuela

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer addressed on Sunday the stunning U.S. strike on Venezuela, saying the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was unlawful. “Maduro is a horrible, horrible person, but you don’t treat lawlessness with other lawlessness, and that’s what’s happened here,” Schumer told “This Week” anchor George Stephanopoulos. “There is no authority … […]

Here's a list of U.S. officials opposing Trump's invasion of Venezuela : NPR

Here’s a list of U.S. officials opposing Trump’s invasion of Venezuela : NPR

Protesters rally outside the White House Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, in Washington, after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in a military operation. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP hide caption toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP President Trump’s move to depose Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has drawn praise inside the United States, especially from […]

Why Trump Removed Venezuela’s Maduro

Why Trump Removed Venezuela’s Maduro

new video loaded: Why Trump Removed Venezuela’s Maduro David E. Sanger, our national security correspondent, describes the implications of President Trump’s launching of the attack that captured the Venezuelan president, and Trump’s declaration that the United States would “run the country.” By David E. Sanger, Alexandra Ostasiewicz, Leila Medina and June Kim January 3, 2026 […]