Morning Brief: Maduro Charged, Tehran In Turmoil, & Mamdani’s First Scandal

Former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife are charged in the United States, nationwide anti-regime protests in Iran threaten to boil over, and Zohran Mamdani’s term as New York City mayor begins with fresh controversy. It’s Monday, January 5, 2026, and this is the news you need to know to start your day. Today’s ...