Maduro Pleads Not Guilty, Childhood Vaccine Overhaul, New Weight-Loss Pill and more

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🗓️ 5 January 2026

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The ousted Venezuelan leader and his wife had their first federal court appearance today. The Department of Health and Human Services is planning a major change to childhood vaccination schedule. Minnesota governor Tim Walz announced he won’t run for reelection. The Pentagon is punishing Democratic Senator Mark Kelly for his recent remarks. Plus, a new, cheaper weight-loss drug hit the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey there, from CNN. I'm Christobo Polanco with the five things you need to know for Monday, January 5th.
0:07.0	The ousted Venezuelan leader Nicholas Maduro remains in federal detention after he pleaded not guilty to drugs and weapons charges in his first court appearance in New York earlier today.
0:17.0	He and his wife, who also pleaded not guilty, are set to appear in court next on March 17th.
0:22.6	CNN got a hold of the court transcript, and Maduro told the court he was, quote,
0:26.6	kidnapped by the U.S. military over the weekend, and insisted he's still the president of the South American country,
0:32.6	after President Donald Trump said this last night.
0:35.6	Don't ask me, who's in charge?
0:37.6	Because I'll give you an answer, and it'll be very controversial.
0:40.3	What does that mean?
0:41.0	That means we're in charge.
0:42.9	Venezuela's acting President Delci Rodriguez called for cooperation with the U.S.
0:47.3	Even as the country signed a decree today, ordering the arrests of anyone, quote,
0:51.6	involved in the promotion or support of the U.S. operation.
0:55.0	A person familiar with the plans tells CNN the Senate will vote on a measure to limit President
0:59.3	Trump's war powers in Venezuela this week.
1:02.5	We got to take a quick break, but when we come back, we'll tell you about the major changes
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