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Episode: Venezuela's Captured Leader Will Be Arraigned in a New York City Court Today
Date: January 5, 2026
Host: Dave Anthony (FOX News Podcasts)

Overview

This episode delivers a rapid-fire roundup of major U.S. and international news, with a primary focus on the dramatic arraignment in New York City of Venezuela's former leader, Nicolás Maduro, following his capture in a U.S. raid. The ramifications of Maduro’s arrest, reactions from political figures, an update on the Greenland controversy, a VP residence security breach, and emerging stories in U.S. domestic politics also feature prominently.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Maduro's Arrest and Arraignment

• Location and Timeline: Maduro and his wife, detained in Brooklyn following a U.S. operation, are transported to Manhattan for arraignment (00:03–00:30).
• Allegations and Charges: Accused of running a multi-billion dollar drug operation with cartels for over two decades, Maduro is indicted on four counts:
  • Narco-terrorism
  • Conspiracy
  • Cocaine importation conspiracy
  • Possession of machine guns and destructive devices
    (00:08–00:30, Todd Pyro at 00:30)
• Federal law enforcement perspective:
  • Quote: FBI Director Cash Patel: "This is what it looks like when you have decisive action to... bring to justice individuals who are pouring narcotics into the streets of America and causing deaths to tens of thousands of Americans." (00:08)

2. President Trump’s International Comments

• Venezuela: Trump calls the country "a mess," asserts U.S. control, and issues a warning to Acting President Delsey Rodriguez.
  • Quote: "The country is a mess. It's been horribly run... If [Rodriguez] does not do what's right, she could pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro." (00:56–01:03)
• Cuba & Colombia:
  • Calls Cuba "ready to fall," characterizes Colombia’s president as "sick" and accuses him of exporting cocaine.
  • Quote: "Colombia is very sick, too, run by a sick man who likes making cocaine and selling it to the United States. And he's not going to be doing it very long." (01:14–01:18)
• Rhetoric on U.S. Military Action:
  • When asked about a U.S. operation in Colombia, Trump quips: "Sounds good to me." (01:22)
• Greenland Controversy:
  • Trump repeats U.S. interest in annexing Greenland, drawing sharp pushback from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.
    • Quote: "The US has no right to annex any part of the kingdom of Denmark that includes Greenland... time to stop the threats against a historically close ally." – Frederiksen (01:31–01:46)

3. U.S. Political Reactions to Venezuela Raid

• Republican Praises:
  • Quote: Rep. Derek Van Orden: "With no service members being killed or seriously wounded, this is the stuff that legends are made of." (02:23–02:35)
• Progressive Opposition:
  • Quote: Sen. Bernie Sanders: "...Unilateral military action is illegal and violates international law." (02:39–02:44)
• Further Congressional Action:
  • Congressional leaders to be briefed by the Trump administration on the raid (02:54)

4. U.S. Domestic Developments

• VP Residence Vandalism:
  • Secret Service arrests a suspect for vandalizing VP Vance's Cincinnati home; family was absent during the incident (01:48–01:59).
• Minnesota Fraud Probe:
  • Possible gubernatorial shakeup as Gov. Tim Walz may reconsider reelection amid a congressional hearing on alleged widespread state social services fraud.
  • Quote: Governor's spokesperson: "[Walz is] always happy to work with Congress," but criticizes the committee’s hearings as a "circus." (03:18–03:33)

5. Brief Sports and Markets Update

• Stock Market: Positive futures ahead of the trading week (03:49).
• NFL Playoffs and Personnel Changes:
  • Steelers snag AFC North title in a dramatic finish (Steelers beat Ravens 26–24).
  • Carolina secures NFC South; Atlanta immediately fires their head coach and GM.
  • Cleveland Browns fire head coach Kevin Stefanski (03:49–end).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• FBI Director Cash Patel (00:08):

  "This is what it looks like when you have decisive action to take out and eliminate and arrest and bring to justice individuals who are pouring narcotics into the streets of America..."

• President Donald Trump (00:56):

  "The country is a mess. It's been horribly run..."

• Rep. Derek Van Orden (02:25):

  "This is the stuff that legends are made of."

• Sen. Bernie Sanders (02:41):

  "The administration's unilateral military action is illegal and violates international law."

• Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (01:35):

  "The US has no right to annex any part of the kingdom of Denmark that includes Greenland..."

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:03–00:30: Overview of Maduro’s arrest, charges, and law enforcement statement
• 00:53–01:22: President Trump’s international policy comments on Venezuela, Cuba, Colombia, and Greenland
• 01:48–01:59: VP Vance’s home vandalism arrest
• 02:16–02:54: Congressional and political responses to Venezuela raid
• 03:02–03:38: Minnesota fraud probe and Governor Walz developments
• 03:49–End: Market and NFL updates, major football coaching changes

This episode captures U.S. assertiveness on international crime, bold global rhetoric by the president, contrasting perspectives in Congress, a high-profile domestic investigation, and quick updates from Wall Street to the NFL—all in FOX News’ signature direct and dramatic tone.