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6 political stories to watch in 2026, from midterms to maps

The curtain has risen on the year of the United States’ 250th anniversary – and the stage is set for a critical year for the future of politics in America.

Markets show mixed reactions after US capture of Venezuelan leader

Oil prices slipped and precious metal prices jumped after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a weekend raid

Venezuela live updates: Trump says US is 'in charge' of Venezuela

The president of Venezuela was taken by American forces and transported to the U.S. Saturday to face federal drug charges.

WATCH: Dangerous storm threats, including Northeast clipper

A fast-moving winter storm is bringing snow and ice to the Upper Midwest and will head into the Northeast on Monday, while more flooding and feet of snow are in store for California.

Denmark's PM urges Trump to 'stop the threats' of annexing Greenland

The prime minister of Denmark called on Trump to “stop the threats” of the U.S. annexing Greenland after renewed comments garnered international attention.

US tourists stranded across Caribbean after airspace closed for Maduro capture

Some American tourists said they are stuck in the Caribbean following the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

WATCH: Venezuelans in South Florida celebrate Maduro’s ouster

Venezuelans in South Florida celebrated on Saturday following the announcement of the U.S. operation to arrest President Nicolás Maduro and remove him from the country.

WATCH: Police officers rescue boy from icy pond

Officers rescued an 8-year-old boy after he fell through the ice on a pond on Long Island, New York, on Christmas Day.

Rubio predicts 'dramatic interest' in Venezuela from Western oil companies

Rubio says Trump administration is "pretty certain" Western oil companies will return to Venezuela but wouldn't say if US troops would be used to secure its oil fields.

Venezuela live updates: Maduro to appear in federal court Monday

The president of Venezuela was taken by American forces and transported to the U.S. Saturday to face federal drug charges.

Rubio claims US is running 'the direction' of Venezuela situation

Secretary of State Rubio says U.S. was in charge of the "direction" of Venezuela after U.S. forces arrested and deposed Venezuelan President Maduro on Saturday.

WATCH: A look into the military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro

The military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was highly detailed that took months of planning. Retired U.S. Army Lt. General Doug Lute discusses the operation.

WATCH: How volatile is the situation in Venezuela?

ABC News' contributor and former State Department Official Col. Steve Ganyard discusses how volatile the situation in Venezuela is as the people wait to see who will be in charge.

'It's a violation of the law': Schumer criticizes decision to strike Venezuela

"You don't treat lawlessness with other lawlessness," the Senate minority leader said.

Gunmen raid village in Nigeria, killing at least 30 people and abducting others

Gunmen have killed at least 30 villagers and abducted several others in northern Nigeria’s Niger state, according to police