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Details@Capital1.com Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Korva Coleman. Members of Congress returned from their holiday recess this week. The U.S. airstrikes on Venezuela and the subsequent arrests of the country's president and first lady are expected to dominate discussions in the short term. NPR's Barbara Sprunt has more.
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GOP lawmakers have largely been supportive of the operation but have requested briefings. President Trump is scheduled to meet with all House Republicans Tuesday. Congressional Democrats have denounced the administration's actions, saying the White House illegally circumvented Congress, which has not authorized military action against Venezuela. This comes as Congress faces a long to do list. They have to pass nine appropriations bills by the end of the month or risk another government shutdown. The House is also expected to take up a vote on extending health insurance subsidies that expired at the end of 2025. Barbara Sprunt, NPR News, Washington.
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It's not clear when or if the Trump administration will brief congressional Democrats on the Venezuelan military operation. Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Celia are scheduled to appear in federal court in New York in a few hours. They're facing federal charges of narco terrorism and conspiracy to move drugs into the United States. They have both now arrived at the federal courthouse in New York. People in Venezuela are wondering what's next. Texas Public Radio's David Martin Davies spoke with a Venezuelan resident in the small.
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Venezuelan town of Caripido, eight hours from Caracas. Marian Garcia says she hasn't been able to sleep since the attack. She was at a street party when suddenly the music was turned off and everyone was told to go home. And she's been in shock ever since. Garcia said her family in Caracas tell her they're safe, but one of her neighbors is in the Venezuelan National Guard and he was killed. Garcia said she's watched the Venezuelan economy collapse. She said, I'm not going to forgive this government. Garcia said her country needs help, and if President Trump wants Venezuela's oil, then that might be a good thing. For For NPR News, I'm David Martin Davies in San Antonio.
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The pill version of the blockbuster obesity drug wegovy launches today. NPR's Sydney Lupkin has more.
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