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Who is Nicolas Maduro and what happened during his first federal court appearance?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Ryland Barton. Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro made his first appearance in federal court today. A 25-page indictment released over the weekend alleges Maduro provided drug traffickers with diplomatic passports and partnered with drug cartels to send cocaine to the U.S. If convicted, Maduro and his wife could face life in prison, and PR's Jasmine Garce has more on the proceedings.
They came in, Maduro said Happy New Year several times to members of the press and of the public, and almost as soon as he walked in and was asked to confirm that he is Nicolás Maduro Moros, He described himself as the president of Venezuela, and he described himself as a prisoner of war who was kidnapped in his home, and he appealed to the Geneva Convention. His wife, Celia Flores, her right eye looked a bit swollen, her forehead was bandaged, and it was later revealed by the defense that she may have sustained a fracture during the operation.
NPR's Jasmine Garce reporting. U.S.
How did President Trump’s plan to seize Venezuela’s oil affect U.S. stock markets?
stocks hit new highs today after President Trump announced plans to take control of Venezuela's oil industry. As NPR's Maria Aspin reports, the Dow closed up more than a percent.
President Trump says the U.S. military action in Venezuela will allow U.S. companies to take over the country's oil production. And investors in those companies seem pretty excited about the potential payoff. Chevron is the last major U.S. oil company operating in Venezuela. Its shares soared more than 5% and helped lift the overall market. Shares in ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips also rose. The U.S. military's capture of Venezuela's president and his wife has stoked concerns about increased geopolitical instability.
Why did Minnesota Governor Tim Walz end his re‑election bid and what are his next priorities?
Prices of gold and silver, typically seen as hedges against uncertainty, rose. So did the shares of major weapons makers and defense contractors. Maria Aspin, NPR News.
Minnesota Democratic Governor Tim Walz has announced today he's ending his bid for re-election. Minnesota Public Radio's Dana Ferguson reports.
The second-term governor said that he will not pursue a third term in office. Walz launched a re-election campaign in September. He said he wants to spend the last year of his term rooting out fraud in state programs. And he said another campaign could pull focus from that. The move comes after the Walz administration faced increasing scrutiny over that issue. The Trump administration has placed a national spotlight on misuse of government funds in recent weeks. Walz was first elected governor in 2018 and previously represented southern Minnesota in Congress. He ran unsuccessfully for vice president on the Democratic ticket in 2024. He says he's confident a Democrat can win the governor's office in November.
For NPR News, I'm Dana Ferguson in St.
What’s the controversy surrounding the missing Capitol police plaque?
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It's NPR. The official plaque honoring the police who defended the Capitol on January 6, 2021, is nowhere to be found. It's supposed to be on display at the Capitol, as is required by law. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson has yet to formally unveil the plaque. The Justice Department is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit asking that it be displayed. Many members of Congress, mostly Democrats, have mounted poster board-style replicas of the plaque outside their office doors. It's known as Black Monday in the NFL, as four head coaches were officially fired after their seasons today, meaning at least six teams are looking for new leadership, including Las Vegas, Atlanta, and Cleveland, where Ideastream Public Media's Glenn Forbes has more.
Two-time NFL Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski, who led the Browns to the playoffs in 2020 and 2023, got the boot.
Which NFL head coaches were fired on ‘Black Monday’ and why?
After a combined record of 8-26 in the last two seasons, Tennessee and the New York Giants fired their coaches midseason. Analysts say Stefanski could be a candidate for both teams. In Las Vegas, despite his Super Bowl resume with Seattle, the Raiders said goodbye to Pete Carroll after one 3-14 season. Atlanta is looking for a new coach after dismissing Raheem Morris after two 8-9 seasons.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
Who is Nicolas Maduro and what happened during his first federal court appearance?
0:00–1:10
2
How did President Trump’s plan to seize Venezuela’s oil affect U.S. stock markets?
1:10–1:55
3
Why did Minnesota Governor Tim Walz end his re‑election bid and what are his next priorities?
1:55–2:58
4
What’s the controversy surrounding the missing Capitol police plaque?
2:58–3:46
5
Which NFL head coaches were fired on ‘Black Monday’ and why?
3:46–4:33
6
When is BTS’s comeback scheduled and what else topped Wall Street today?
4:33–4:38