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Nicolas Maduro and his wife are expected to face federal charges related to drug trafficking and working with gangs designated as terrorist organizations.

Gunfire and anti-aircraft fire were seen over Caracas overnight as uncertainty reigns in Venezuela following the US capture of President Nicolás Maduro. Follow here for the latest.

In a rebuke to the president, the Senate narrowly agreed to bring up a War Powers Act resolution for a vote next week. The measure would require Mr. Trump to seek congressional authorization for military operations in Venezuela.

Most don't want the U.S. to control Venezuela. Maduro's removal from power draws big backing from MAGA, Republicans.

The US seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after tracking it across the Atlantic, which Moscow has condemned. The US said it also seized another Venezuela-linked vessel in the Caribbean this morning.

As the Maduro regime in Venezuela faces pressure from the U.S. and economic conditions deteriorate, experts say there could be more persecution against the Catholic Church.

The president says Venezuela will not hold new elections in the next 30 days, suggesting the United States will be involved in the sovereign Latin American nation for the foreseeable future.