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Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is being held in a New York City jail after pleading not guilty to U.S. federal drug trafficking charges. His detention follows a long-running narcotics investigation and raises fresh questions about the Trump administration’s strategy for Venezuela. U.S. prosecutors describe Maduro as a key figure in an alleged transnational cocaine operation, while his defense denies all accusations. The case unfolds amid economic crisis and political tension in Venezuela, as Washington maintains sanctions and pressure on Caracas.

Republican Rep. Jim Baird of Indiana and his wife are hospitalized after a car accident, according to former President Donald Trump. Trump described the crash as a “bad accident” but did not provide details on the location, timing, or severity of their injuries. Officials, hospitals, and Baird’s office have not released formal statements or medical updates. Law enforcement agencies have not issued public reports confirming the circumstances of the crash or identifying other parties involved. Baird, who represents Indiana’s 4th Congressional District, remains listed as a sitting member of Congress while public attention centers on his and his wife’s condition.