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Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was making his first appearance in an American courtroom Monday on the narco-terrorism charges the Trump administration used to justify capturing him and bringing him to New York. The couple were transported under armed guard early Monday from the Brooklyn jail where they've been detained to a Manhattan courthouse. Photo: AP video screenshot

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In this photo released by the White House, Secretary of State Marco Rubio watches as President Donald Trump monitors U.S. military operations in Venezuela, at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. (Molly Riley/The White House via AP)

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President Donald Trump speaks with reporters while in flight on Air Force One, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, as returning to Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Chicago Blackhawks goalie Spencer Knight (30) getting congratulated by teammates after the team’s 3-2 shootout win against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) celebrating his goal during the first period of an NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) tracking the puck during the first period of an NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) reaching for the puck in front of the net during the third period of an NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) taking a shot that is saved by Chicago Blackhawks goalie Spencer Knight (30) during a shootout of an NHL game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals forward Ryan Leonard (9) reacting after missing a shot during a shootout of an NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals goalie Logan Thompson (48) staring down the puck during overtime of an NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals left wing Sonny Milano (15) reacting after scoring a goal during a shootout of an NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals forward Ryan Leonard (9) celebrating after scoring a goal during the third period of an NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) lined up outside the faceoff circle during the third period of an NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (42) getting taken down by Chicago Blackhawks center Teuvo Teravainen (86) during the third period of an NHL game at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) talking it over with defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) before a faceoff during the second period of an NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) taking a shot during the second period of an NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) following through on a shot during the second period of an NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) trying to bat the puck into the net during the first period of an NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) on the ice during a break in the action during the second period of an NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)

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Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) getting helped off the ice by referee Brendon Blandina after getting injured during the first period of an NHL game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C., January 3, 2026. (Photo for the Washington Times)