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Maduro, China and Venezuela, Greenland threats and Tim Walz Jan 06, 2026

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Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleads not guilty to narcotics charges as Delcy Rodriguez is sworn in as interim leader. China's top diplomat accuses the U.S. of acting like a "world judge", while a Reuters/Ipsos poll shows one in three Americans approves of the military strike that ousted Maduro. Denmark and Greenland reject the latest threats from U.S. President Donald Trump and Tim Walz says he will not seek a third term in Minnesota.

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Venezuela: Trump’s threats, Caracas’ change of tone and Maduro in court Jan 05, 2026

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Venezuela's acting president is offering to collaborate with the United States after President Trump threatens further strikes. Deposed president Nicolas Maduro is scheduled to appear before a federal judge in New York, as the United Nations meets to discuss the legality of his capture. Plus, Trump suggests Colombia and Mexico could also face military action if they do not reduce the flow of illicit drugs to the United States.

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Venezuela: Maduro in NY custody, Caracas defiance and oil Jan 04, 2026

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is being held in a New York detention center after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a raid to capture the South American leader and take control of the country and its vast oil reserves. Maduro's vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, has called it a kidnapping and is demanding his immediate release.

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Trump says US will run Venezuela Jan 03, 2026

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President Donald Trump says the United States will run Venezuela until a proper transition of power can be arranged. The declaration comes after the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a dramatic overnight operation. Maduro and his wife are en route to the United States to face criminal charges.

*This podcast was updated after President Trump's news conference.

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Swiss fire, Tesla and China’s ‘condom tax’ Jan 02, 2026

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Switzerland faces the painful task of identifying victims of a deadly New Year bar fire at a ski resort. Tesla’s Q4 sales are expected to drop as the electric vehicle maker hopes for a better 2026. And China has removed a tax exemption on contraceptives to spur a flagging birth rate.

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Switzerland, National Guard, Iran and 2026 jobs outlook Jan 01, 2026

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Dozens are feared dead after an explosion at a Swiss ski resort bar. U.S. President Donald Trump says his administration is removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland for now. Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as New York mayor. Protests in Iran over the cost of living enter their fourth day. And we look at the prospects for jobseekers in 2026.

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Gulf tensions, Epstein, Fed and tax Dec 31, 2025

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The United Arab Emirates is withdrawing forces from Yemen after tensions flare with Gulf ally Saudi Arabia. The Justice Department needs 400 lawyers to help it review 5.2 million pages of Epstein files. Minutes from the Fed’s last rate-setting meeting show deep divisions at the central bank. Plus, a new year means big tax changes ahead.

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Venezuela, China’s war games and Russia-Ukraine Dec 30, 2025

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President Donald Trump says the U.S. has "hit" an area in Venezuela where boats are loaded with drugs, marking a first land operation inside the country. China fires rockets towards Taiwan in its most extensive war games. And Trump’s Ukraine peace plan faces new challenges after Russia says Kyiv tried to attack President Vladimir Putin’s residence.

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Ukraine talks, Netanyahu, ‘Hellcats’ and NY's social media warnings Dec 29, 2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump says a breakthrough to end the war in Ukraine is “getting a lot closer” but obstacles remain after talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Trump is expected to push for progress in Gaza when he meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The women veteran “Hellcats” trying to flip the House for the Democrats next year. Plus, New York’s mental health warnings on social media.

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Zelenskiy/Trump, Italy’s Hamas probe and US inflation woes Dec 28, 2025

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Ukraine's President Zelenskiy meets Donald Trump in Florida seeking a deal, as Putin vows Moscow will achieve its goals by force. In Italy, prosecutors arrest nine over $8M diverted to Hamas-linked groups. Plus, inflation squeezes Trump voters in Michigan, testing loyalty ahead of 2026.

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