NPR News: 01-04-2026 7PM EST

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Why is Nicolás Maduro’s New York arraignment a major international story?

Janine Herbst 0:00

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. Nicholas Maduro is expected to appear in federal court in New York tomorrow for arraignment on a four count indictment charging him with leading a twenty five year narco terrorism conspiracy. He's being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Dozens of Venezuelans celebrated outside that building when he arrived last night. Today it was the site of a protest. Steve Kassenbaum has more.

Steve Kastenbaum 0:30

Protesters chanted anti-war slogans as they paraded outside the facility. Some, including Carla Reyes, called for the immediate release of Maduro.

Unknown 0:39

We're standing here for the self-determination and the sovereignty of all people all over Latin America. And today it's Venezuela, tomorrow might be someone else.

Steve Kastenbaum 0:47

Nearby, a few Venezuelans expressed hope for the future of their homeland. 39-year-old Cynthia De Vila came to the US eight years ago.

Unknown 0:55

I am feeling very good.

Steve Kastenbaum 0:56

As for those protesting Maduro's capture,

Unknown 0:59

this is ridiculous because these people you'll see their face is not a Venezuelan people.

Steve Kastenbaum 1:04

Protest organizers said they'll keep up their actions as long as the intervention in Venezuela continues. For NPR News, I'm Steve Kastenbaum in Brooklyn.

What are President Trump’s threats toward Venezuela’s interim leader and their potential impact?

Janine Herbst 1:14

President Trump today threatened Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodriguez, telling the Atlantic that if she doesn't do what's right, she's going to quote pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro. Rodriguez, a Maduro loyalist, has strongly condemned Trump's actions. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US won't govern Venezuela, but it will press for changes through enforcement enforcing an oil quarantine that was already in place on sanctioned tankers. Denmark's defending its authority over Greenland after President Trump and the wife of a Trump advisor renewed calls for the US to annex the territory.

Unknown 1:55

President Trump told the Atlantic Sunday that Greenland could be subject to future US intervention, saying, quote, We need it for defense. On Saturday, Katie Miller, wife of Trump's Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, Posted a picture of the American flag covering Greenland on social media with the caption soon. Danish Prime Minister Meta Frederickson said in a statement that the US has no right to annex territories of Denmark and told the US to stop the threats about taking over Greenland. Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in annexing Greenland from Denmark for its strategic location in the Arctic. Lydia Khali, MPR News.

How did Britain and France’s airstrike target ISIS in Syria, and what does it mean for the fight against terrorism?

Janine Herbst 2:33

Britain and France carried out an airstrike in central Syria last night on an underground facility where ISIS has allegedly stored weapons and explosives. The British Defense Ministry says it's working to stamp out a resurgence of the militant group. Despite its defeat in Syria in 2019, ISIS sleeper cells still carry out deadly attacks in Syria and Iraq. Britain and France are part of a US led coalition fighting ISIS. This is NPR News.

What weather warnings are in place for California’s upcoming storms and flooding?

Janine Herbst 3:01

In California, forecasters are warning that more storms are on the way as crews cleared mud from key highways after downpours and high tides caused flooding. That prompted road closures and rescues of people trapped in cars. Up to three inches of rain is possible in the northern part of the state through tomorrow night. Near the San Francisco Bay Area, waters are slowly receding after roads were flooded during heavy rain that co uh coincided with record breaking king tides. The National Weather Service has issued flood watches and warnings along with winter storm warnings for part of the state. Where does a hungry deer go in the dead of winter to enjoy a hearty meal? Every day dozens of white tailed deer in Maine head over to Brownville's Food Pantry for Deer.

Janine Herbst 3:45

And as MPR's Ava Pucatch reports, thousands of fans are watching online.

How does Maine’s Brownville Food Pantry for Deer support wildlife during winter?

Ava Pukach 3:50

Richard McMahon has been running Brownville's Food Pantry for Deer along with his son and grandson for seventeen years. He says he grew up eating venison and now he wants to give back.

Unknown 4:01

Most of our winners in Maine are quite severe and they need all the help they can get. And we kind of provide that by giving them food and a safe place to hang out.