Next Steps In Venezuela, GOP 2026 Roadmap, Greenland and Europe

Nicolas Maduro is out of power, but his regime in Venezuela is still firmly in place. President Trump says The US will run the country and US companies will rebuild oil infrastructure. But what is the actual plan? I am Michelle Martin. That's Leila Fadl. And this is Up First from NPR News. President Trump told House Republicans he is struggling to understand voters as his party braces for tough midterm elections. But I wish you could, explain to me what the hell's going on with the mind of the public because we have, we have the right policy. Does Trump's strategy match what voters say they want? And European leaders are uniting around Greenland after new US threats to take the territory. Trump says The US needs it for national security, and Europe says Greenland's borders are not up for grabs. Stay with us. We'll give you the news you need to start your day. This message comes from Capital One with the Capital One Savor card. Earn unlimited 3% cash back on dining and entertainment. Capital One, what's in your wallet? Terms apply. Details at capital1.com. This message comes from Warby Parker. Prescription eyewear that's expertly crafted and unexpectedly affordable. Glasses designed in house from premium materials starting at just $95 including prescription lenses. Stop by a Warby Parker store near you. Support for this podcast and the following message come from strawberry.me. Be honest. Are you happy with your job? Are you stuck in a job you've outgrown or never wanted in the first place? Are your reasons for staying really just excuses for not leaving? Let a career coach from strawberry.me help you get unstuck. Discover the benefits of having a dedicated career coach in your corner and get 50% off your first coaching session at strawberry.me/npr. This message comes from Carvana, who makes car selling easy. Enter your license plate or VIN, get a real offer in minutes, and have your car picked up from your door. Sell your car the easy way with Carvana. Pickup fee may apply. President Trump continues to suggest a lengthy and active US role in Venezuela after capturing leader Nicolas Maduro. Well, he said The US will run Venezuela for a period. Trump has proposed several plans for the future of Venezuela's government and economy with US companies playing a key role. And now, apparently, Venezuela is handing over oil to The US. NPR's Franco Ordonez joins us now to talk about all of this. Hey, Franco. Hey, Leila. Okay. So many questions about what's next for Venezuela, and it feels like everything is kinda happening ad hoc. Does the president have a plan? I mean, there really are so many questions. The truth is president Trump and his aides are not really clear about the future of Venezuela. As we've reported, you know, they did not get behind the popular opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado, the Nobel Peace Prize winner, saying she didn't have enough support from the …