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New York Times:
Trump Shared an Image of Maduro Blindfolded and Handcuffed — Watch Live: President Trump Speaks After U.S. Captures Maduro — LIVE — Here's the latest: — President Trump said the United States would “run” Venezuela “until such time that we can do a safe, proper and judicious transition …
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New York Times:
Trump's Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise — Over the past few months, President Trump has deployed an imposing military force in the Caribbean to threaten Venezuela. Until now, the president used that force — an aircraft carrier, at least seven other warships …
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Isaac Chotiner / New Yorker:
The Brazen Illegality of Trump's Venezuela Operation — A scholar of international law on the implications of the U.S. arrest of President Nicolás Maduro. — On Saturday morning, President Donald Trump announced that the United States military, working with American law-enforcement officials …
The Guardian:
Venezuelan leader Maduro lands in New York after capture by US troops - live — Donald Trump says the US will ‘run’ Venezuela and put Maduro on trial after audacious military operation in Caracas — Full report: Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela — Explained: Is there legal justification for the US attack on Venezuela?
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Washington Post:
Trump to address U.S. operation that captured Maduro, as he is being taken to New York — CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife are aboard the USS Iwo Jima and bound for New York after they were captured by U.S. forces and removed from Venezuela by helicopter …
Politico:
Trump admin sends tough private message to oil companies on Venezuela … But people in the industry said the administration's message has left them still leery about the difficulty of rebuilding decayed oil fields in a country where it's not even clear who will lead the country for the foreseeable future.
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Jack Goldsmith / Executive Functions:
On the Legality of the Venezuela Invasion — Executive branch precedents can be garnered to support the action—which does not, of course, mean that it is lawful. — Please click here to opt in to receive via email our Roundup—brief daily summaries of news developments and commentary related to executive power.
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Andrew Childers / Axios:
After capturing Maduro, Trump ramps up pressure on Mexico — Hours after the U.S. invaded Venezuela to seize President Nicolás Maduro, President Trump sent a warning to Mexico that it could be next. … - Trump went on to allege that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum isn't running her country …
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Jill Lawless / Associated Press:
What we know about a US strike that captured Venezuela's Maduro — The United States carried out a lightning military strike on Venezuela early Saturday, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and spiriting them out of the country.
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New York Times:
Mamdani Called Trump to Criticize Venezuela Strikes — Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York accused President Trump of violating international law. It was the first time he had criticized the president since their White House meeting. — Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor of New York City …
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James Fallows / Breaking the News:
‘Blind Into Caracas’ — Less than 24 hours in, members of the Trump team are celebrating victory. None of them seem to have wondered what happens a day, a month, a decade from now. — ∙ Paid — Here are ten quick reactions to the most disturbing presidential press conference I have seen in my life.
David Frum / The Atlantic:
Trump's Critics Are Falling Into an Obvious Trap — Nicolás Maduro's capture is setting off a predictable reaction. — When Donald Trump claims a success, two things quickly happen: — From the pro-Trump side, the American people hear a huge and unanimous whoop of triumph.
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Neal Rothschild / Axios:
Why the U.S. went after Maduro — The United States' astonishing overnight raid to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro followed an intense months-long pressure campaign, jumpstarted by a $50 million bounty put on Maduro's head in August.
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Washington Post, Associated Press and The Daily Signal
Marianna Parraga / Reuters:
Venezuela vice president Rodriguez in Russia, four sources say — Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez is in Russia, four sources familiar with her movements said on Saturday, after President Donald Trump said President Nicolas Maduro had been seized by U.S. forces after an attack on the country.
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Associated Press:
US strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured and flown out of the country
US strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured and flown out of the country
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Associated Press:
Live updates: Trump says US is ‘going to run’ Venezuela in interim. No immediate signs of US control
Live updates: Trump says US is ‘going to run’ Venezuela in interim. No immediate signs of US control
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The Hill, CBS News, The War Zone and RedState
Spencer Ackerman / FOREVER WARS:
A Criminal Empire — The United States launches a conquest and occupation of Venezuela to extract its oil wealth.
A Criminal Empire — The United States launches a conquest and occupation of Venezuela to extract its oil wealth.
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The American Spectator
Associated Press:
Live updates: US strikes Venezuela and says its leader has been captured and flown out of the country
Live updates: US strikes Venezuela and says its leader has been captured and flown out of the country
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Jennifer Jacobs / CBS News:
U.S. strikes Venezuela and captures Maduro; Trump says “we're going to run the country” for now
U.S. strikes Venezuela and captures Maduro; Trump says “we're going to run the country” for now
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Roman Petrenko / Ukrainska Pravda:
Russia backs Maduro, says disputes must be settled through dialogue
Russia backs Maduro, says disputes must be settled through dialogue
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The Hill, teleSUR English, Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion and Wall Street Journal
Politico:
‘Iraq 2.0’: Democrats seethe at Trump's surprise Venezuela strike
‘Iraq 2.0’: Democrats seethe at Trump's surprise Venezuela strike
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New York Sun and Straight Arrow News
Steven Nelson / New York Post:
Trump tells Post that US troops won't be in Venezuela if Maduro VP ‘does what we want’: ‘We have a second wave’
Trump tells Post that US troops won't be in Venezuela if Maduro VP ‘does what we want’: ‘We have a second wave’
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Politico:
The hawks are winning … While a small number of Republican lawmakers offered criticism …
The hawks are winning … While a small number of Republican lawmakers offered criticism …
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Reuters
Andrew Solender / Axios:
Furious Dems float retaliation over Trump's “insane” Venezuela attack
Furious Dems float retaliation over Trump's “insane” Venezuela attack
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NPR:
Trump says U.S. will ‘run’ Venezuela and sell seized oil in remarks on the strikes
Trump says U.S. will ‘run’ Venezuela and sell seized oil in remarks on the strikes
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Reuters:
Nicolas Maduro's heavy-handed rule in Venezuela is finally ended by Trump
Nicolas Maduro's heavy-handed rule in Venezuela is finally ended by Trump
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Washington Times, The Gateway Pundit and Fox News
Charlie Savage / New York Times:
Can the U.S. Legally ‘Run’ Venezuela After Maduro's Capture? Here's What to Know.
Can the U.S. Legally ‘Run’ Venezuela After Maduro's Capture? Here's What to Know.
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Donica Phifer / Axios:
Venezuela's VP throws cold water on Trump's solution for running the country
Venezuela's VP throws cold water on Trump's solution for running the country
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NBC News:
Some lawmakers criticize Trump's attack in Venezuela, fearing a costly new war
Some lawmakers criticize Trump's attack in Venezuela, fearing a costly new war
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Derek Wallbank / Bloomberg:
Maduro Captured, Indicted After US Airstrikes on Venezuela
Maduro Captured, Indicted After US Airstrikes on Venezuela
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NBC News:
‘We are going to run the country’: Trump says U.S. will govern Venezuela until there's a ‘proper transition’
‘We are going to run the country’: Trump says U.S. will govern Venezuela until there's a ‘proper transition’
Christian Datoc / Washington Examiner:
US is ‘going to run’ Venezuela ‘until a proper transition can take place’: Trump
US is ‘going to run’ Venezuela ‘until a proper transition can take place’: Trump
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Jennifer Rubin / The Contrarian:
Updated: Headfirst Into War
Updated: Headfirst Into War
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NPR:
‘We are going to run the country,’ Trump says after strike on Venezuela
‘We are going to run the country,’ Trump says after strike on Venezuela
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Mehdi Hasan / Zeteo:
Trump's Venezuela Attack: It's All About the Oil, Stupid!
Trump's Venezuela Attack: It's All About the Oil, Stupid!
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Reuters:
Democratic lawmakers say they were misled on Venezuela
Democratic lawmakers say they were misled on Venezuela
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Carole Cadwalladr / How to Survive the Broligarchy:
The Threat from America — A note on who I am and what I'm doing: I'm an investigative journalist …
Dave Lawler / Axios:
Trump brings American interventionism roaring back
Trump brings American interventionism roaring back
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Brian Schwartz / Wall Street Journal:
Finance Industry Eyes Investment Opportunities in Venezuela — Some on Wall Street are already considering possible investment opportunities in Venezuela following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, according to Charles Myers, chairman of consulting firm Signum Global Advisors and a former head of investment advisory firm Evercore.
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Matt Ortega / Matt Ortega for Congress:
Statement on Illegal U.S. Strike on Venezuela — Matt Ortega, Democratic candidate for California's 14th Congressional District, issued the following statement on the illegal strike against Venezuela: — The president's imperialist actions in Venezuela are illegal under U.S. and international law.
Herb Scribner / Axios:
Someone made a huge profit predicting Maduro's capture. Here's what happened … - These bets — many of which were on Maduro's capture, and are now on what happens next to the ousted leader — will renew longstanding questions about inside information and access to prediction markets.
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