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Venezuela Briefing Sparks Debate on U.S. Intervention Strategy

1/7/2026

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The January 5, 2026 briefing on Venezuela raised more questions than it answered, according to Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said there will be no U.S. military intervention after the capture of former leader Nicolás Maduro, and that the United States seeks behavioral changes from the regime, not regime change.
The briefing occurred at the U.S. Capitol with members of both parties.

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The January 5, 2026 briefing on Venezuela raised more questions than it answered, according to Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said there will be no U.S. military intervention after the capture of former leader Nicolás Maduro, and that the United States seeks behavioral changes from the regime, not regime change.
The briefing occurred at the U.S. Capitol with members of both parties.