Expert discusses legal authority, precedent after Maduro captured and brought to US
As questions grow over the United States’ actions in Venezuela, a legal expert weighs in on the administration’s authority and the implications moving forward. Kenneth Gray, a professor at the University of New Haven’s College of Criminal Justice, told FOX that the operation that led to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture and transfer to the United States should be viewed as a law enforcement action — not an act of war — because it stemmed from an existing U.S. indictment. Gray said the arrest did not require congressional approval, arguing that the use of military assistance in a law enforcement operation has historical precedent, including the 1989 capture of Panama’s Manuel Noriega.
As questions grow over the United States’ actions in Venezuela, a legal expert weighs in on the administration’s authority and the implications moving forward. Kenneth Gray, a professor at the University of New Haven’s College of Criminal Justice, told FOX that the operation that led to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s capture and transfer to the United States should be viewed as a law enforcement action — not an act of war — because it stemmed from an existing U.S. indictment. Gray said the arrest did not require congressional approval, arguing that the use of military assistance in a law enforcement operation has historical precedent, including the 1989 capture of Panama’s Manuel Noriega.
Protests form in DC after Maduro captured in Venezuela operation; Trump says US will ‘run’ country
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro arrived in the United States on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. forces carried out overnight strikes in Venezuela and captured him and his wife, according to U.S. officials and President Donald Trump. Trump said the United States would temporarily “run” Venezuela during what he described as a transition, comments that drew immediate debate over U.S. involvement and Congress’ role in authorizing military action.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro arrived in the United States on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, after U.S. forces carried out overnight strikes in Venezuela and captured him and his wife, according to U.S. officials and President Donald Trump. Trump said the United States would temporarily “run” Venezuela during what he described as a transition, comments that drew immediate debate over U.S. involvement and Congress’ role in authorizing military action.
YouTuber charged after allegedly assaulting teen during basketball game in Leesburg
A YouTuber with a large online following has been charged after police say he assaulted a teenager during a basketball game at a Leesburg recreation center.
A YouTuber with a large online following has been charged after police say he assaulted a teenager during a basketball game at a Leesburg recreation center.
US strikes in Venezuela with Maduro captured, explosions shake Caracas: Reports
The United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday, and President Donald Trump said the country’s leader, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country, according to the Associated Press.
The United States carried out a large-scale strike in Venezuela early Saturday, and President Donald Trump said the country’s leader, Nicolás Maduro, had been captured and flown out of the country, according to the Associated Press.
Commanders fans look ahead as season comes to a close this weekend
This weekend, the Commanders’ season will come to an end.
This weekend, the Commanders’ season will come to an end.
National Parks Service spending $54M to upgrade DC fountains
Some of D.C.’s most iconic and long-broken fountains could soon be flowing again.
Some of D.C.’s most iconic and long-broken fountains could soon be flowing again.
Homicide investigation underway after man found dead in Montgomery County parking lot
Montgomery County police are investigating after a man was found dead in a parking lot in Gaithersburg Friday night.
Montgomery County police are investigating after a man was found dead in a parking lot in Gaithersburg Friday night.
Locals concerned after Trump administration ends lease on DC's public golf courses
The new year is starting off with a new uncertainty about the future of affordable public access to golfing in D.C.
The new year is starting off with a new uncertainty about the future of affordable public access to golfing in D.C.
Trump administration ends lease on DC's public golf courses
The new year is starting off with a new uncertainty about the future of affordable public access to golfing in D.C. FOX 5’s Bob Barnard has a deeper dive now... and is live at East Potomac Golf Links in Southwest.
The new year is starting off with a new uncertainty about the future of affordable public access to golfing in D.C. FOX 5’s Bob Barnard has a deeper dive now... and is live at East Potomac Golf Links in Southwest.
Prince George's County man accused of killing 4-month-old son denied bail
A Prince George's County man accused of killing his four-month-old son will stay behind bars for now. Police believe 24-year-old Khalil Brooks-Clarke caused injuries that led to the death of his infant son. But his defense attorney is pushing back, telling FOX 5 that the evidence doesn't add up. David Kaplan has the latest on the developing case.
A Prince George's County man accused of killing his four-month-old son will stay behind bars for now. Police believe 24-year-old Khalil Brooks-Clarke caused injuries that led to the death of his infant son. But his defense attorney is pushing back, telling FOX 5 that the evidence doesn't add up. David Kaplan has the latest on the developing case.
DMV youth and high school all-star football games held in Springfield
The best high school football players across the DMV went head-to-head tonight in Springfield, Va. FOX 5's Chad Ricardo joins us from the St. James with a live look at the action.
The best high school football players across the DMV went head-to-head tonight in Springfield, Va. FOX 5's Chad Ricardo joins us from the St. James with a live look at the action.
Prince George's County man accused of killing 4-month-old son denied bail
A Prince George's County man accused of killing his four-month-old son will stay behind bars for now.
A Prince George's County man accused of killing his four-month-old son will stay behind bars for now.
Driver flees scene after hitting 2 cars at intersection in Manassas, police say
Police are investigating a hit-and-run incident involving three cars in Manassas.
Police are investigating a hit-and-run incident involving three cars in Manassas.
Watch: Paratrooper falls from field goal net at Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth
A paratrooper got tangled in the field goal net at a Fort Worth football bowl game and took an unpleasant fall Friday afternoon.
A paratrooper got tangled in the field goal net at a Fort Worth football bowl game and took an unpleasant fall Friday afternoon.
DC police sergeant arrested in alleged road rage incident, police say
A Metropolitan Police Department sergeant has been arrested after allegedly brandishing a crowbar and a firearm during a road‑rage incident in Maryland, officials said.
A Metropolitan Police Department sergeant has been arrested after allegedly brandishing a crowbar and a firearm during a road‑rage incident in Maryland, officials said.
2 rescued from ledge of Bethesda hotel after trying to escape armed gunman, police say
Two people were rescued from a ninth‑floor ledge of a Bethesda hotel after police say they climbed out while trying to escape an armed gunman attempting to rob them.
Two people were rescued from a ninth‑floor ledge of a Bethesda hotel after police say they climbed out while trying to escape an armed gunman attempting to rob them.
Jan. 6 DC pipe bomb suspect ordered detained pending trial, court documents say
The man accused of placing two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot has been ordered detained pending trial.
The man accused of placing two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot has been ordered detained pending trial.
Getting started on health and fitness New Year’s resolutions in the DMV
If improving your health and fitness is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, a local performance club says it can help you reach your full potential.
If improving your health and fitness is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, a local performance club says it can help you reach your full potential.
Virginia limits begin as Australia enforces kids’ social‑media ban
Virginia’s new law capping social‑media use for kids under 16 comes as Australia adopts an even stricter approach — a nationwide ban on social‑media access for minors.
Virginia’s new law capping social‑media use for kids under 16 comes as Australia adopts an even stricter approach — a nationwide ban on social‑media access for minors.
2 rescued from hotel ledge trying to escape armed gunman: police
Two people were rescued from a ninth‑floor ledge of a Bethesda hotel after police say they climbed out while trying to escape an armed gunman attempting to rob them.
Two people were rescued from a ninth‑floor ledge of a Bethesda hotel after police say they climbed out while trying to escape an armed gunman attempting to rob them.