Maduro Arrives in NYC Courthouse to Be Arraigned; Above-Average Temperatures for Much of US | NTD Good Morning (Jan. 5)

Nicolás Maduro has arrived at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, where he is expected to be arraigned on Monday. President Donald Trump says the United States is now in charge in Venezuela and plans to have American oil companies revive the country’s energy sector. Trump also predicted Cuba is close to collapse without Venezuelan oil, and hinted traffickers in Colombia and Mexico could face U.S. military action. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also said Maduro’s capture was a law-enforcement operation without the need for congressional approval.

For many Americans, it won’t feel like the middle of winter. Forecasters say a big warm-up is heading eastwards, bringing temperatures well above normal for this time of year. Record highs are expected in the central United States. A strong high-pressure system is expected to keep temperatures high for the rest of the week. Meanwhile, California is dealing with flooding and mudslides.

Authorities say they’ve finished identifying all 40 victims of the deadly New Year’s Eve fire at a Swiss bar. Swiss police say many of the victims were just teenagers, including two 14-year-olds. No names have been released yet. Hundreds of people marched in silence through the ski resort of Crans-Montana on Jan. 4 to honor the victims. Switzerland will hold a national day of mourning on Jan. 9, during which church bells will ring and a moment of silence will be observed to honor the victims.