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If Maduro’s capture had been a Justice Department-led operation, it would be reasonable to expect the Judiciary Committee to receive a full briefing on the attack. But the administration did not brief the committee.
The Rorschach Regime Change Test
Republican senators deliver mixed messaging on Trump's Venezuela attack
lnk.thebulwark.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:00 AM
If Maduro’s capture had been a Justice Department-led operation, it would be reasonable to expect the Judiciary Committee to receive a full briefing on the attack. But the administration did not brief the committee.
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Sad. Those who think this operation was about the illegal capture of Maduro rather than a massive armed robbery by the US of Ven oil are either not paying attention or consciously regurgitating admin spin. The reality: Giving him a pass on this only invites more disasters.
Some Democrats hate that their party is largely positioning itself in opposition to the operation that resulted in Maduro's capture.
"Everything Trump touches must be bad according to the base," one House Dem told @axios.com
Said another: "It looks weak." www.axios.com/2026/01/04/m...
"Everything Trump touches must be bad according to the base," one House Dem told @axios.com
Said another: "It looks weak." www.axios.com/2026/01/04/m...
"It looks weak": Some Democrats want their party to shut up and clap for Maduro's capture
"Everything Trump touches must be bad according to the base," fumed one House Democrat.
www.axios.com
January 4, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Sad. Those who think this operation was about the illegal capture of Maduro rather than a massive armed robbery by the US of Ven oil are either not paying attention or consciously regurgitating admin spin. The reality: Giving him a pass on this only invites more disasters.
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During Fiona Hill's testimony to Congress on Oct 14, 2019, she described how Trump and Putin discussed exchanging Ukraine for Venezuela. The quid pro quo was if Trump refuses to help Ukraine fight off a Russian invasion, Putin would not help Venezuela (a Russian ally) resist a US takeover.
January 4, 2026 at 2:36 AM
During Fiona Hill's testimony to Congress on Oct 14, 2019, she described how Trump and Putin discussed exchanging Ukraine for Venezuela. The quid pro quo was if Trump refuses to help Ukraine fight off a Russian invasion, Putin would not help Venezuela (a Russian ally) resist a US takeover.
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America is a rogue and malevolent state and global bad actor
January 4, 2026 at 5:51 PM
America is a rogue and malevolent state and global bad actor
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BREAKING: The U.S. won’t govern Venezuela, but will press changes through an oil blockade, Rubio says, after Trump claims of running the country.
Venezuela live updates: Uncertainty and legal questions remain after US captures Maduro
The Trump administration’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and claims that it will “run” the country are raising stark new questions about the legality of the U.S. actions and its future operations in the South American nation.
bit.ly
January 4, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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Apparently America is going back to its roots: colonization.
Katie Miller has a direct pipeline to the inside info, so…
Katie Miller has a direct pipeline to the inside info, so…
January 3, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Apparently America is going back to its roots: colonization.
Katie Miller has a direct pipeline to the inside info, so…
Katie Miller has a direct pipeline to the inside info, so…
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This is how you do it. No preamble to swear to God you don't like Maduro.
January 3, 2026 at 9:23 PM
This is how you do it. No preamble to swear to God you don't like Maduro.
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I don’t understand how the first reaction from leadership isn’t “This is an impeachable offense. My colleagues must defund Hegseth and begin drafting articles immediately.”
Like, even if it doesn’t get done, how are you not planting this flag in the ground immediately?
Like, even if it doesn’t get done, how are you not planting this flag in the ground immediately?
January 4, 2026 at 2:45 AM
I don’t understand how the first reaction from leadership isn’t “This is an impeachable offense. My colleagues must defund Hegseth and begin drafting articles immediately.”
Like, even if it doesn’t get done, how are you not planting this flag in the ground immediately?
Like, even if it doesn’t get done, how are you not planting this flag in the ground immediately?
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Once again with his usual wit and sharp tongue, Mr Fugelsang makes the clear point that the loss of trust in our government is not alarming and maybe the best response at this moment.
open.substack.com/pub/johnfuge...
open.substack.com/pub/johnfuge...
The Year I Lost Faith in Government—and Felt Better Almost Immediately
There’s something deeply calming about no longer pretending this is fine.
open.substack.com
January 2, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Once again with his usual wit and sharp tongue, Mr Fugelsang makes the clear point that the loss of trust in our government is not alarming and maybe the best response at this moment.
open.substack.com/pub/johnfuge...
open.substack.com/pub/johnfuge...
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![It's day 3 of 2026 [jonah hill putting his hand over his face frustrated]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lxm3v43kiuo4gdun45a4zivh/bafkreidc4yvqg5hv4l4eon4lhkjuxbtwvebiojb4te7fkn4otepz5kvhde@jpeg)
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Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide: "International law is universal and binding for all states. The American intervention in Venezuela is not in accordance with international law."
January 3, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide: "International law is universal and binding for all states. The American intervention in Venezuela is not in accordance with international law."
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Translation: We found more pliable officials we can work with who won't ask too many questions about Venezuelan sovereignty
Trump on María Corina Machado: "I think it'd be very tough for her to be the leader. She doesn't have the support or the respect within the country. She's a very nice woman but she doesn't have the respect."
January 3, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Translation: We found more pliable officials we can work with who won't ask too many questions about Venezuelan sovereignty
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The simple explanation ⤵️
Marco Rubio wants regime change in Cuba to avenge his family and win the accolades of the Cuban diaspora; Maduro has been propping up the Castro regime with free oil.
January 3, 2026 at 2:33 PM
The simple explanation ⤵️
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Chairman JCOS: “Months of planning…”
soooo not an imminent threat justifying self-defense
soooo not an imminent threat justifying self-defense
January 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Chairman JCOS: “Months of planning…”
soooo not an imminent threat justifying self-defense
soooo not an imminent threat justifying self-defense
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Also: I don't see how any intelligent and lucid person could watch this press conference and conclude that the president of the United States has anywhere near sufficient cognitive ability to properly execute the duties of his office.
January 3, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Also: I don't see how any intelligent and lucid person could watch this press conference and conclude that the president of the United States has anywhere near sufficient cognitive ability to properly execute the duties of his office.
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I don’t think Machado realizes that engineering an installation by Trump without a democratic process is going to sink her legitimacy and credibility and turn a good share of the non-Chavista Venezuelan people against her pretty fast. It’s the ultimate Faustian bargain
FOX & FRIENDS: What do you think is next for the Venezuelan people now that you have removed Maduro so he can face American justice?
TRUMP: Well, we're making that decision now. We can't take a chance on letting somebody else run it, just take over where he left off. So we're making that decision
TRUMP: Well, we're making that decision now. We can't take a chance on letting somebody else run it, just take over where he left off. So we're making that decision
January 3, 2026 at 4:40 PM
I don’t think Machado realizes that engineering an installation by Trump without a democratic process is going to sink her legitimacy and credibility and turn a good share of the non-Chavista Venezuelan people against her pretty fast. It’s the ultimate Faustian bargain
Fox News' Bret Baier basically just said this whole Madura "capture" thing was a negotiated exit, and implied we'll hear more about "the orchestration behind the scenes" soon.
This rings true to me.
The US killed Venezuelan citizens as a distraction to help Trump, Maduro and Hegseth save face.
This rings true to me.
The US killed Venezuelan citizens as a distraction to help Trump, Maduro and Hegseth save face.
January 3, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Fox News' Bret Baier basically just said this whole Madura "capture" thing was a negotiated exit, and implied we'll hear more about "the orchestration behind the scenes" soon.
This rings true to me.
The US killed Venezuelan citizens as a distraction to help Trump, Maduro and Hegseth save face.
This rings true to me.
The US killed Venezuelan citizens as a distraction to help Trump, Maduro and Hegseth save face.
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My main takeaway from the Jack Smith testimony: we should push our presidential candidate to make him Attorney General in 2029.
January 1, 2026 at 8:54 PM
My main takeaway from the Jack Smith testimony: we should push our presidential candidate to make him Attorney General in 2029.
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I was wondering what Mamdani's first executive order would be, and I'm not disappointed by this.
He has wiped off the books EVERY Eric Adams executive order issued on or after September 26, 2024, the day Adams was indicted on federal bribery charges.
He has wiped off the books EVERY Eric Adams executive order issued on or after September 26, 2024, the day Adams was indicted on federal bribery charges.
January 1, 2026 at 11:07 PM
I was wondering what Mamdani's first executive order would be, and I'm not disappointed by this.
He has wiped off the books EVERY Eric Adams executive order issued on or after September 26, 2024, the day Adams was indicted on federal bribery charges.
He has wiped off the books EVERY Eric Adams executive order issued on or after September 26, 2024, the day Adams was indicted on federal bribery charges.