Venezuela: 

Nicolas Maduro, the dethroned Venezuelan dictator indicted on major drug trafficking and weapons charges in the United States, is expected in a federal court in New York Monday for his arraignment.

Captured Venezuelan dictator Maduro faces New York federal judge after dramatic palace raid (Fox News)

Venezuelans are coming out and explaining to Americans that this is not a regime change.

Venezuela is not undergoing a regime change.

It already has a democratically elected president.

And guess what. It’s not Maduro!

A message for anyone who watches the news and wants the truth instead.

🎥TT MrGrajales pic.twitter.com/m6Y7Q7iT47

— dahlia kurtz ✡︎ דליה קורץ (@DahliaKurtz) January 4, 2026

For the Venezuelans, they’re rejoicing, and one reporter, Germania Rodriguez Poleo, had a pointed message for those looking to blame Trump for this raid.

Venezuelan journalist Germania Rodriguez Poleo’s message to those who are mad that President Trump captured dictator Nicolas Maduro:

“Do not for a moment let your hatred and disdain for Donald Trump have you defending the dictator of my country, which was destroyed by [Maduro]… pic.twitter.com/uWp1oA6IQl

— Ryan Saavedra (@RyanSaavedra) January 3, 2026

Venezuelan Reporter Had a Brutal Message for the Libs Trying to Blame Trump for the Maduro Raid (Townhall)

Not only was the U.S. capture of Nicolás Maduro legal, but it also has significant precedent.

The Trump Administration’s Actions in Venezuela Are Constitutional (National Review)

Minnesota: 

Either a Minneapolis fake daycare is actually trying to hire child actors to restart taxpayer funding or someone is playing a truly extraordinary practical joke on Craigslist users.

Is a Minneapolis ‘Daycare’ Trying to Hire Child Actors on Craigslist? (PJ Media)

It appears Tim Walz may be dropping out of the gubernatorial race today. His conference is scheduled for 11 AM today.

Report: Tim Walz to Announce He’s Dropping Out of the Race for Governor (Townhall)

Somali operators of daycare centers and other social services receiving tax dollars, many fraudulently, are also donating shares of their looted funds to the Democratic Party, say citizen journalists, and others.

Database Searches Show Somali Fraudsters Funding Democrat Politicians (Breitbart)

New York City: 

Fans of democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani were corralled into barricaded pens with no bathrooms or food at the “block party” for his inauguration on Thursday as New York City mayor.

No Bathrooms/Food for Supporters at Socialist Zohran Mamdani ‘Block Party’ (Breitbart)

JD Vance: 

Cincinnati police and Secret Service had to respond to the Cincinnati home of Vice President J.D. Vance overnight, after “suspicious activity” was reported outside the residence.

Suspect in Custody After Incident at Vice President Vance’s Cincinnati Home (Townhall)