Straight to The Point With Catherine Herridge

Inside the Maduro Raid Part II

BREAKING: First Look Inside Maduro Whistleblowers $50 Million Dollar Rewards For Justice Claim; Detailed Source Intelligence Revealed 20 Miles of Underground Tunnels, Ministry of Defense Bunker Schematics, Armored Convoy Movements & Route Vulnerabilities, Modified Escape Plane Cleared for Turkey, and Venezuelan Military Preparedness For Ground Invasion. This week on Straight to the Point, part II of our exclusive sit down Wesley Tabor and “Mack,” two former DEA operatives with more than 40 years of combined experience in the global drug wars. Based on sworn affidavits, Wesley and Mac activated high level sources within “every node” of the Maduro regime, providing critical intelligence to DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) and DELTA that led to the successful capture of the Venezuelan dictator by American authorities. We walk through the actual intelligence packet submitted for their $50 million Rewards for Justice claim. The extraordinary never-before-seen documents include photos and videos of anti-air defenses, schematics for roughly 20 miles of underground tunnels, detailed Ministry of Defense bunker layouts, Maduro’s armored convoy specifics, a modified Embraer aircraft with expanded fuel tanks and clearance to reach Turkey, and more. Now almost five months since the successful raid that captured Nicolás Maduro, the sources who provided this intelligence remain in hiding and under threat while the U.S. government has still given no response on the $50 million reward claim. We reached out to the DEA multiple times. The DEA did not respond to our questions, including allegations DEA Administrator Cole has been “bragging” about taking down Maduro and claiming he was running the sources. A spokesperson for the Justice Department declined to comment. The DOJ has oversight for the DEA. The Rewards for Justice Program confirmed receipt of our questions but did not answer them. TIMECODES: 00:35 Never Before Seen Intelligence From “Every Node” Maduro Regime 02:10 Venezuelan Source Network Hunted Down and Lives at Risk 03:00 Maps, Intelligence Showed Maduro Prepared for US Ground Invasion 04:00 Delta Wanted More Intelligence From Wes an “Mack’s” Sources 05:10 Intelligence Revealed Maduro Missile Batteries/Which Ones Were Not Functional 05:58 Maduro’s 20 Miles of Underground Tunnels, Rat Lines, Schematics 08:00 Maduro Convoy: Delta Snatch and Grab 10:05 Maduro Escape Plans Reportedly Included Turkey 11:10 Maduro Planes, Including ”Decoy Jet” and Pilots 13:10 Potential Destinations Included Turkey, Cape Verde and Iran 13:40 DEA “Controversy”, Pipeline of Intel Remains Open to Delta 14:55 Maduro’s Spiritual Adviser Identified: Potential Tracking and Surveillance 16:20 Reward Claim Should Be Evaluated and Validated 19:13 New Reporting: DEA Administrator Allegedly Taking Credit For Running the Maduro Sources 19:30 DEA Did Not Answer Our Questions or Address Allegations About the Administrator Hosted by Emmy Award–winning journalist Catherine Herridge, Straight to the Point draws on extensive sourcing, primary documents, and on-the-record interviews to deliver fact-driven, independent journalism. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with influential leaders and experts, providing context and clarity on the issues shaping the world today.

The Grand Conspiracy Against President Trump

BREAKING: Former Federal Prosecutor Reveals Obama Prosecution Possible in ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case Against President Trump; Says James Comey’s “8647” Indictment Will Likely Survive First Amendment Challenges by Defense Under True Threats Doctrine This week on Straight to the Point, I sat down with former DOJ official and longtime federal prosecutor Jim Trusty for a wide-ranging interview on the expanding investigations into Obama-era intelligence and law enforcement officials dubbed “The Grand Conspiracy." Trusty identified 18 USC 242 as the leading statute for prosecutions in the alleged ‘grand conspiracy’ against President Trump and discusses how former CIA Director John Brennan’s TV appearances and recently published book might have restarted the statute of limitations. Trusty also addressed James Comey's recent “8647” threat indictment, possible superseding false statements charges, and whether the root of it all was an effort to undermine an incoming President. @thelatmg @latimesstudios_ Responding to the NC indictment, former FBI Director Comey said he is still innocent, not afraid, and believes in the independent judiciary. John Brennan has called the investigation politically motivated. Columbia Law School Professor Daniel Richman has not responded to repeated requests for comment. 00:00 Intro 00:40 Legal Theory Behind “Grand Conspiracy” Against President Trump 01:30 Former CIA Director Brennan Investigation/Indictment 02:15 Florida Courts Are the Battleground 02:52 What is 18 USC 242: Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law 04:30 Brennan Alleged “Abuse of Authority” 2017 Election Interference Report 04:55 Former NSA Director Rogers Critical Witness 05:30 Justice Department Can Get Around Statute of Limitations 06:15 Did Brennan’s TV Appearances, Book “Restart the Clock” on Statute of Limitations? 07:45 Brennan Claims Politically Motivated, Selective Prosecution 09:00 Attorney General Bondi vs Acting Attorney General Blanche 09:40 Comey “Seashell” Indictment Can Survive First Amendment Challenges 11:32 Comey “Forfeiture of Assets” 13:28 Superseding Indictment Comey Case 14:05 Columbia Law School Professor Daniel Richman Liaison to Media 15:14 FBI Director Patel Declassified FBI Media Leaks Probe Codenamed “Arctic Haze” 16:00 Richman: Potential False Statement to Investigators? 16:50 Violations: Comey Memos About Trump/Russia Collusion Investigations 18:20 Was Comey the Source of Classified Leak? 18:45 President Obama: Trusty “Room for Potential Prosecution” 20:00 Defendants Strategy to Run Out the Clock 21:50 Legitimate Indictments vs. Moral Condemnation 23:10 White House Briefing: Taking the New Media Seat 23:55 Breaking the Legacy Media Hold on Washington DC Reporting Hosted by Emmy Award–winning journalist Catherine Herridge, Straight to the Point draws on extensive sourcing, primary documents, and on-the-record interviews to deliver fact-driven, independent journalism. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with influential leaders and experts, providing context and clarity on the issues shaping the world today.

Inside the Maduro Raid

EXCLUSIVE: Whistleblowers Seeking $50 Million ‘Reward For Justice’ Give First Ever Interview And Release 2025 Affidavit Detailing Specific Intelligence They Say Led To Successful Capture of Venezuelan Dictator Nicolas Maduro This week on Straight to the Point, I sat down for an exclusive first interview with two former DEA agents with more than 40 years of combined experience in the global drug wars. Wesley Tabor, and an undercover agent we agreed to call “Mack,” revealed how their source network infiltrated “every node” of the Maduro regime and delivered vital intelligence to DEA, Delta Operators and others that, they say, directly contributed to the dictator’s capture. The Rewards for Justice Program falls under the U.S. State Department. Affidavits and other records independently reviewed by our team detail how sources provided the US government with bunker schematics, underground tunnels, convoy photographs, offensive military bases, escape aircraft tail numbers, gold stockpiles, and even key movements of Maduro and his spiritual advisor. Wesley and “Mack” say this information was extracted from Venezuela using unconventional methods such as commercial “entertainment” platforms and at great risk to their sources. Despite the DEA reportedly withdrawing their involvement, they say their team continued feeding intelligence directly to their Delta Detachment contact at Fort Bragg. Now four months since the historic raid in Venezuela, they say they have received no response on their $50 million ‘Rewards for Justice’ claim which would help their sources begin new lives. Currently, Wes and “Mack” said the sources, and their families, including children are being hunted down and their lives threatened. If the Rewards for Justice Program does not pay for credible leads and tips, Wes and Mack say it will discourage other sources from cooperating and supporting future US operations. Hosted by Emmy Award–winning journalist Catherine Herridge, Straight to the Point draws on extensive sourcing, primary documents, and on-the-record interviews to deliver fact-driven, independent journalism. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with influential leaders and experts, providing context and clarity on the issues shaping the world today.

DEVELOPING: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Says Major “Purge” on Capitol Hill is Just Beginning

From LATMG | This week on Straight to the Point, GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna sat down to discuss why she drafted a motion to expel Rep. Eric Swalwell and exclusively revealed the support she says she received from his own Chief of Staff. The Congresswoman raised serious questions about the now infamous hotel video and warned that additional House members and at least one sitting Senator have serious questions to answer. Rep. Luna told us that we are only weeks away from finding out just how much taxpayer money is used for a congressional slush fund to bury sexual harassment and other disputes. We also discussed the “Wolf of Wall Street” insider trading by members of Congress, seeking justice on Epstein, the Republican midterm outlook, and more. @thelatmg @latimesstudios_ Hosted by Emmy Award–winning journalist Catherine Herridge, Straight to the Point draws on extensive sourcing, primary documents, and on-the-record interviews to deliver fact-driven, independent journalism. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with influential leaders and experts, providing context and clarity on the issues shaping the world today.

Operation Epic Fury

BREAKING: Retired CENTCOM Commander Gives Exclusive In-Depth Analysis of Operation Epic Fury; Warns That Iran’s Fight is "Existential" And U.S. Should Not Underestimate Their Ability to Continue Enduring The Fight This week on Straight to the Point, on the eve of the ceasefire, I sat down with retired 4-Star General Joe Votel for an exclusive interview to discuss Operation Epic Fury. Gen. Votel gives expert insight into how long Iran can sustain the fight, what it would take to open the Strait of Hormuz by force, control Kharg Island, options for securing Iran’s enriched uranium, the planning behind last weekend’s successful rescue operation inside Iran, and the atmosphere in the Situation Room during high-risk missions. Straight to the Point: Operation Epic Fury 00:30 US Had Iran Attack Plan On The Shelf - Deliberate Execution of Campaign Plan 01:25 Military End State 02:00 This is Existential: Iran Has “Very Great” Ability to Absorb Pain 03:03 Remaining Military Objectives 03:30 Opening Strait of Hormuz By Force 06:10 What It Would Take For US To Control Kharg Island 07:20 Is Deployment of Ground Forces Likely Or Inevitable? 08:25 Does the US Military Have Capabilities To Seize Iran’s Enriched Uranium? 10:18 Impact of President Trump’s Social Media Posts “Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight” 11:15 Rescue Mission Was “Extraordinary” In “Every Measure” 12:40 “When An American Is In Peril, We Pull Out All The Stops And We Accept A Lot of Risk To Go Get Them.” 13:16 The Rescue Contingency Plan 14:00 High Risk Covert Capabilities: Title 50 15:50 Inside The Situation Room 16:55 Gen. Dan “Razin” Cane: Great Communicator 19:10 Failed 1980 Rescue Mission for American Hostages In Iran: Planted Seeds For Special Forces/Special Ops Hosted by Emmy Award–winning journalist Catherine Herridge, Straight to the Point draws on extensive sourcing, primary documents, and on-the-record interviews to deliver fact-driven, independent journalism. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with influential leaders and experts, providing context and clarity on the issues shaping the world today.