US Strike Kills 40, Captures Maduro in Venezuela; Trump: Washington Will 'Run' Country

• US military operation in Venezuela resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
• At least 40 people, including civilians and security forces, were killed during the strike on Caracas, according to The New York Times.
• The mission, codenamed "Operation Absolute Resolve," involved over 150 US aircraft and was authorized by President Donald Trump.
• Maduro and Flores were flown to the US, where they face a new indictment for drugs and weapons charges in Manhattan federal court.
• President Trump stated that Washington would "run the country" until a "safe, proper, and judicious transition" could be made.

Why It Matters: US military operation captures Venezuelan President Maduro, killing 40; Trump declares US will govern.