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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.

The Trump administration has regained control of golf courses in Washington, D.C. President Trump proposes potential renovations to the district’s courses, merging sport with presidential interests.

Enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits that lowered premiums for millions of enrollees expired as 2026 began, resulting in higher health insurance costs nationwide. The lapse affects individuals and families who rely on marketplace subsidies to afford coverage. Consumers, insurers and policymakers are monitoring the impact on premiums, enrollment and access to care across the United States.

President Donald Trump says he received a CT scan, not an MRI, during his October visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The unannounced trip drew public attention and raised questions about the type of medical tests performed and the level of health transparency for sitting presidents. Officials described the visit as part of a routine physical exam. The White House did not release full medical details from the visit. Trump’s clarification adds a new specific detail to the public record about the imaging procedure carried out at Walter Reed.

Eighteen U.S. states plan to restrict how SNAP benefits can be used starting in 2026, blocking purchases of selected junk food items with federal nutrition funds. The measures will affect which products low-income households can buy with electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards, while allowing those items to remain available for purchase with other forms of payment. State agencies are working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and retailers to define restricted foods, update store systems and notify SNAP participants before the rules take effect. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver has reported on the developing policy changes and the timeline for implementation.