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.