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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

British and French warplanes strike suspected IS weapons facility in Syria

British and French warplanes have carried out an airstrike in central Syria, targeting an underground facility suspected of storing weapons for the Islamic State group

Venezuela live updates: Photos show handcuffed Maduro escorted by DEA administrator

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

Trump says Venezuelan opposition leader doesn't have the 'respect' to govern

Venezuelans are reacting to the U.S. operation early Saturday that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.

'What he ate': Inside the meticulously planned operation to capture Maduro

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine said more than 150 U.S. aircraft were used.

Venezuela live updates: Maduro on US soil: Sources

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

WATCH: Trump says U.S. is 'going to the run the country' after capture of Maduro

"We can't take a chance that somebody else takes over Venezuela that doesn't have the good of the Venezuelan people in mind," Trump said.

WATCH: Secretary Rubio on US capture of Venezuelan President Maduro

"He was provided multiple very, very, very generous offers, and chose instead to act like a wild man," Rubio said.

Judge convicted of obstructing immigrant arrest resigns as GOP threatens impeachment

She was convicted of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal agents.

WATCH: Secretary Hegseth on US capture of Venezuelan President Maduro

Secretary Hegseth called the operation "sheer guts and grit, gallantry and glory of the American warrior."

WATCH: President Trump addresses nation after capture of Venezuelan President Maduro

The announcement came a few hours after explosions rocked the Venezuelan capital, Caracas.

Republicans largely back Trump on Venezuela action, Democrats decry it as unjustified

Democrats said he needed congressional authorization to use military force.

WATCH: Trump says US 'going to run the country' after Maduro capture

"We can't take a chance that somebody else takes over Venezuela that doesn't have the good of the Venezuelan people in mind," President Donald Trump said.