| Venezuela Newsletter for Thursday January 22, 2026 ( 13 items ) |
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365 Wins in 365 Days: President Trump's Return Marks New Era of Success, Prosperity
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The White House issued the following news on Jan. 20, 2026:
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365 WINS IN 365 DAYS: President Trump's Return Marks New Era of Success, Prosperity
One year ago today, President Donald J. Trump returned to office with a resounding mandate to restore prosperity, secure the border, rebuild American strength, and put the American people first. In just 365 days, President Trump has delivered truly transformative results with the most accomplished first year of any preside
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Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Is a Guest on Spectrum News' "Capital Tonight" With Susan Arbetter
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Is a Guest on Spectrum News' "Capital Tonight" With Susan Arbetter
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Earlier this evening, Governor Hochul was a guest on Spectrum News' "Capital Tonight" with Susan Arbetter.
AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here.
A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below:
Susan Arbetter, Capital Tonight: So much unc
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Congressman Mackenzie Meets with Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Mackenzie Meets with Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado
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Washington, D.C. -Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, attended a members-only roundtable on Tuesday night with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Congressman Mackenzie is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Western Hemisphere Subc
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CONGRESSMEN CARLOS GIMENEZ AND MARIO DIAZ-BALART MEET WITH MARIA CORINA MACHADO, VENEZUELA'S IRON LADY AND LIBERATOR
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMEN CARLOS GIMENEZ AND MARIO DIAZ-BALART MEET WITH MARIA CORINA MACHADO, VENEZUELA'S IRON LADY AND LIBERATOR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representatives Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) and Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) met with Maria Corina Machado, where they reaffirmed unwavering support and solidarity with the cause of freedom in Venezuela, Maria Corina Machado, and President-elect Edmundo Go
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CSIS Issues Commentary: Geopolitics of Maduro's Capture - Cuba's Inflection Point
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Jan. 21, 2026:
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The Geopolitics of Maduro's Capture: Cuba's Inflection Point
By Christopher Hernandez-Roy
The release of the 2025 National Security Strategy that declared a "Trump Corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine, along with the early January U.S. military action in Venezuela, is altering political calculations across the Western Hemisphere, with deep implications for Cuba. The
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Goodlander Cosponsors Legislation to Prohibit Use of Funds for a U.S. Invasion of a NATO Ally
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Goodlander Cosponsors Legislation to Prohibit Use of Funds for a U.S. Invasion of a NATO Ally
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) joined a bipartisan coalition of her colleagues in cosponsoring the No Funds for NATO Invasion Act, legislation to prohibit the use of federal funds for an invasion of any NATO member state or territory protected under Article 5 of the
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Greenpeace Denmark Statement on Greenland
LONDON, England, Jan. 21 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace International, a coordinating organization of Greenpeace, issued the following news release:
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Greenpeace Denmark Statement on Greenland
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Greenpeace Denmark shared the following statement on Greenland on 15 January 2026.
Copenhagen, Denmark - Greenpeace Nordic deeply deplores the continued hostility and threats issued towards the people of Greenland by President Donald Trump, his administration and circle of advisors.
Th
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ICYMI: Cassidy Pens Op-Ed Applauding President Trump on Operation Absolute Resolve, Outlining Path Forward
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Cassidy Pens Op-Ed Applauding President Trump on Operation Absolute Resolve, Outlining Path Forward
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) penned an op-ed in Breitbart championing his Americas Act as the path forward following President Trump's successful extraction of Nicolas Maduro from Venezuela. The bill strengthens the United States' economy, uplifts our Western Hemisphe
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Lujan Statement on Senate Republicans Voting to Block Consideration of War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Statement on Senate Republicans Voting to Block Consideration of War Powers Resolution
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to block consideration of a bipartisan War Powers Resolution that earned bipartisan support last week :
"Just last week, the Senate voted with bipartisan support to advance a war power
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Rep. Kelly introduces amendment to prevent Trump from purchasing Greenland
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Kelly introduces amendment to prevent Trump from purchasing Greenland
Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced an amendment to the defense funding bill preventing President Donald Trump from purchasing or attacking Greenland and Denmark. President Trump has long threatened to purchase Greenland, most recently stating "you'll find out" on how far he's willing to go to takeover the territor
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Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart and Carlos A. Gimenez Meet with Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's Iron Lady and Liberators
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart and Carlos A. Gimenez Meet with Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's Iron Lady and Liberators
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) and Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) met with Maria Corina Machado, where they reaffirmed unwavering support and solidarity with the cause of freedom in Venezuela, Maria Corina Machado, and President-elect Edmundo G
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Venezuelan civil society and international human rights organisations present ten urgent demands for a genuine democratic transition
GENEVA, Switzerland, Jan. 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The International Service for Human Rights posted the following news:
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Venezuelan civil society and international human rights organisations present ten urgent demands for a genuine democratic transition
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The purpose of this decalogue is to identify a series of urgent measures that, in the short term, can steer the current situation towards a genuine and credible democratic transition.
This ten demands list should serve as a start
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Warren Opposes Budget Deal Funding Trump's Abuses of Power
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren Opposes Budget Deal Funding Trump's Abuses of Power
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement ahead of a vote on Congress's $1.2 trillion funding deal:
"I have been clear that I will not vote for any budget deal that does not lower costs for families and ensure that Donald Trump c
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