Maduro Laywer Is Barry Pollack, Who Also Defended Assange
Mr. Pollack has also represented Julian Assange and an official of Enron.
Day: January 6, 2026
Russia Once Offered U.S. Control of Venezuela for Free Rein in Ukraine – The New York Times
Russia Once Offered U.S. Control of Venezuela for Free Rein in Ukraine The New York TimesWith Maduro Gone, Putin Risks Being Pushed Out of the Western Hemisphere The Moscow TimesRussia loses ally in Venezuela but hopes to gain fro…
Russia Once Offered U.S. Control of Venezuela for Free Rein in Ukraine
The exchange offer was recounted at the time in congressional testimony by Fiona Hill, who ran Russian and European affairs on the National Security Council during the first Trump administration.
Maduro says ‘I was captured’ as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges
A defiant Nicolás Maduro declared himself “the president of my country” as he protested his capture and pleaded not guilty Monday to federal drug trafficking charges that the Trump administration used to justify removing him from power in Venezuela.
Mexico dismisses US military intervention despite Trump’s threats after Venezuela operation
President Donald Trump has again raised the idea of acting against Mexican drug cartels, but Mexico and analysts doubt unilateral U.S. military action.
Venezuela’s ‘Dirty’ Oil and the Environment: Three Things to Know – The New York Times
Venezuela’s ‘Dirty’ Oil and the Environment: Three Things to Know The New York TimesVenezuela’s vast oil reserves draw interest, but benefits remain unclear CBS NewsInside Venezuela’s rich oil and gold reserves: See maps and chart…
A $400,000 profit on Maduro’s capture raises insider trading questions on Polymarket
Online sleuths have tried to uncover who placed a winning bet on the Venezuelan leader’s arrest to no avail. Still, prediction market watchers say the bet appears suspicious.
Former school bus aide pleads guilty to assaulting 3 autistic students in Colorado
A former school bus aide has pleaded guilty to assaulting three nonverbal students with autism who were unable to report the abuse themselves.
Rubio, Hegseth brief congressional leaders as questions mount over next steps in Venezuela
The briefing came as toppled leader Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty to US drugs charges and the Venezuelan government sought to show the world it is being run independently.
Lindsey Graham urges Trump to ‘Make Iran Great Again’ as U.S. considers targeting other sanctioned countries
South Carolina senator is one of the strongest supporters of military force against Iran on the Hill