Maduro Appears In Court As UN Discusses US-Venezuela, Walz Drops Gubernatorial Bid, Vance Home Vandalized, Kelly Loses Rank & Pay

Today on America in the MorningLatest On US Attack On Venezuela

As Congress returns from its Christmas break, lawmakers are continuing to react to the US military operation over the weekend that saw Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro captured and brought to the US on drug charges. John Stolnis has more from Washington. Walz Ends Minnesota Campaign

In a surprise move that throws the Minnesota governor’s race into complete disarray, Tim Walz announced he is ending his bid for another term as Minnesota's governor. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on what led Walz to end his attempt at a third term – audio courtesy of KMSP-TV Minneapolis.

Vance’s Home Vandalized

A man is under arrest, accused of vandalizing the Cincinnati-area home of Vice President JD Vance, and damaging a vehicle belonging to the US Secret Service. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the police response and the suspect, identified as 26-year-old William DeFoor - Audio courtesy of WLWT-TV Cincinnati.

Denmark & NATO’s Greenland Concerns

As the Trump administration continues to pursue desires to annex Greenland, Denmark’s leader has serious concerns the US will follow through with that desire, and what that would mean for NATO.

Worldwide Demonstrations Against The US Over Venezuela

Demonstrations against the United States arrest of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro are spreading overseas, and in some cases, including violence.

Judge OK Medicaid Data For Immigraiton

A federal judge has ruled that some Medicaid data can once again be shared with immigration authorities and ICE for deportation cases. Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.

Maduro In Court As UN Discusses US Assault

It was a busy day in New York City on Monday on two fronts regarding the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro, who faced a judge in a Manhattan Federal court for the first time pleading not guilty to drug trafficking charges, while at the United Nations, a debate grew for and against the US military action and Maduro’s arrest in the UN Security Council. Correspondent Julie Walker has the story.

Protests Over US Move On Venezuela

At the White House, selected members of Congress met with President Trump and members of the administration to receive a briefing on the US action in Venezuela. There were protests in a number of capital cities around the world against the United States. In Caracas, correspondent Luke Garratt reports Delcy Rodríguez has been named Venezuela's interim president after Maduro's arrest, and President Trump, who has stated that the US is not at war with Venezuela, said the new interim leader must work with the United States moving forward.

Kelly Loses Rank & Pay Over Video

They're cutting his rank and his retirement pay. Correspondent Joan Jones with the story on what the Pentagon has decided to do about former astronaut and current Arizona Senator Mark Kelly after he took part in a video advising military members to ignore what he called "unlawful orders."

Uvalde Court Hearing

Explosive testimony is underway in a Texas court where a jury will decide whether a police officer should be held criminally responsible in connection with one of the worst school shootings in American history.

Finally

It’s highly likely you know someone who has come down with a case of the flu, as the CDC is saying that flu-like illnesses has reached the highest level recorded since 1997. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices