NBC Nightly News S2026E05 - Jan 5 Mon

As the fallout from the U.S. operation in Venezuela intensifies, some families are fleeing across the border into Colombia. With President Trump now ramping up his rhetoric against Colombian President Gustavo Petro and threatening U.S. action there, NBC's Gabe Gutierrez reports on the growing tension and the divide across Latin America. Venezuela's former authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro appeared in federal court in New York where he pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism and other charges. He and his wife were captured during a daring mission by U.S. forces who quickly swept into Caracas to arrest them this weekend. NBC News' Sam Brock reports.   Travelers are still trying to get home after spending the holidays in the Caribbean after the airspace was temporarily shut down this weekend. Flights resumed yesterday but airports have been packed with passengers trying to rebook. NBC News' Tom Costello has the story. Gov. Tim Walz announced he would no longer seek a third time. The Minnesota governor has been under intense scrutiny over fraud allegations in his state, which were amplified in a viral video posted by a right-wing influencer. NBC News' Ryan Nobles reports. With flu-like illnesses at record levels, hospitals are reporting overcrowded ERs and hallways filled with patients. The surge comes as the Trump administration announces controversial changes to childhood vaccine recommendations. NBC News' Maggie Vespa reports. In a phone call with NBC News' Kristen Welker, President Trump said the U.S. is not at war with Venezuela, following the arrest of authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro on narco-terrorism charges. President Trump said that the U.S. is in charge of Venezuela after the daring U.S. military mission to arrest authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro following his indictment on narco-terrorism charges. A Maduro loyalist was sworn in as interim leader in Caracas. NBC News' Peter Alexander reports.