January 06, 2026

Republicans, Democrats debate strike that captured Maduro

21 minutes

On today's episode:

Republicans, Democrats debate strike that captured Maduro.

US allies and adversaries use UN meeting to blast Venezuela intervention as America defends action.

Venezuelan government seeks to show it is operating free from US control.

Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges.

Cuba faces uncertain future after US topples Venezuelan leader Maduro.

Mexico dismisses US military intervention despite Trump's threats after Venezuela operation.

Kevin Durant gets revenge against Suns with Rockets game-winner, a lopsided meeting of East contenders and a gutsy win for a shorthanded West squad, a razor-thin margin in the AP Top 25, a college football thriller in the FCS title game and “Black Monday” coaching and front office moves in the NFL.

Fifth anniversary of Jan. 6 brings fresh division to the Capitol.

Danish prime minister says a US takeover of Greenland would mark the end of NATO.

Walz, Democrats' 2024 VP pick, drops bid for third term as Minnesota governor; Klobuchar considers.

US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child.

After judge's ruling, HHS authorized to resume sharing some Medicaid data with deportation officers.

EPA says it will propose drinking water limit for perchlorate, but only because court ordered it.

Hegseth censures Sen. Kelly after warning about following illegal orders.

Vatican claims a Holy Year success with 33 million pilgrims.

Jury selection begins in trial for ex-officer accused in police response to Uvalde school shooting.

Man who broke windows at Vance's Ohio home is detained, the Secret Service says.

Wall Street gains ground as crude prices and oil company stocks rise after the US raid on Venezuela.

Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss, stepsister of Anne Frank, dies at 96.

Raiders fire Pete Carroll after 3-14 season and will look for a new coach for third straight year.

Israel strikes multiple sites in Lebanon ahead of a key disarmament meeting.

At least 35 people have been killed and 1,200 detained in Iran's economic protests.

Swiss police identify all 116 people injured in deadly New Year's bar fire.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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