Trump Officials to Brief Top Lawmakers on Maduro Raid

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Robert JimisonJanuary 5, 2026 at 08:21 PM

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Top Trump administration officials will brief congressional leaders on Monday, January 5, 2026, regarding the military raid in Venezuela that captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. The classified briefing includes the "Gang of Eight" and leaders from the Armed Services and Foreign Affairs committees. The briefing aims to address concerns about the administration's decision to carry out the operation without informing or consulting Congress beforehand, a move President Trump attributed to leak concerns. Key officials scheduled to participate include the Secretaries of State and Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the CIA director, and the Attorney General. Lawmakers have questioned the lack of prior notification, especially given legal requirements to keep the "Gang of Eight" informed about covert operations.

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