Maduro Pleads Not Guilty in New York as Trump Alters Vaccine Policy

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have pleaded not guilty in a New York court. The charges are related to alleged drug trafficking and corruption. The hearing occurred on Tuesday. The case is politically divisive. Some U.S. lawmakers support the prosecution as holding a hostile leader accountable. Others argue it complicates diplomatic relations and immigration issues. In a separate public health decision, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has scaled back its childhood vaccine schedule. The agency made this change following direct instruction from President Donald Trump. The revised schedule removes some previously recommended routine vaccinations. Health experts express concern that this could lead to more preventable disease outbreaks. The White House has stated the move aims to reduce the number of shots given to young children. These two major developments in U.S. foreign policy and domestic health are unfolding simultaneously.