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The White House says the US is in charge in Venezuela. But what's the plan to maintain control of the country of 30 million people? Top congressional leaders were briefed on the Hill following the ousting of Nicolas Maduro, but some say they are left with more questions than answers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many questions have emerged after the stunning takedown of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Among them: Was the military action legal? What does Venezuela's future look like? Who's really in charge? And perhaps most important: What is the end game?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Zohran Mamdani takes over as New York City's first Muslim-East Asian mayor, are Democrats ready to embrace his Democratic Socialist platform. We explore what his ascent could mean for the party's efforts to win back Congress.  Also on today's show: The urgent search for survivors after a deadly New Year's Eve inferno ... President Trump orders the National Guard out of three cities but says they could return even stronger ... Venezuela detains several Americans as the US builds its pressure campaign.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We should measure the prosperity of a nation not by the number of millionaires, but by the absence of poverty and the prevalence of health." Those are the words of the incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Can he deliver affordability to one of America's most expensive cities?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This morning we begin with exclusive CNN reporting on a CIA attack inside Venezuela which targeted a port facility ... President Trump and Bemjamin Netanyahu engage in mutual flattery at Mar-a-Lago, but did they make any progress on Gaza? ... Federal resources surged to Minnesota to investigate an alleged child care fraud scheme. And it all started with a viral video.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices