In the Media: January 2026

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Fox News Detroit: The Interview: Ex-FBI Agent on Venezuela: Mexico and Colombia “Might Be Next”

Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the capture of Nicolas Maduro and his wife in Venezuela on drug trafficking charges. In this in-depth interview, Gray discusses the possibility of the U.S. going into Mexico and Colombia, as the drug cartels in those countries have been declared Foreign Terrorist Organizations by the Trump administration.

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CBS News: Off-duty Yonkers firefighter accused of reckless driving after crash

Paul Januszewski, a practitioner-in-residence in paramedicine and director of the Online Paramedicine Completion Program, discusses a requirement that firefighters have a valid driver’s license in the state where they work.

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CBC News: Trump's Greenland annexation threats overshadow Ukraine security conference

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, comments on a possible ceasefire in Ukraine, as Russia has taken massive losses in personnel and equipment.

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NBC 10 Providence: Experts disagree on legality of Maduro capture

Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, national security, and criminal justice, discusses the law enforcement operation by the U.S. to capture Nicholas Maduro and his wife in Venezuela to bring criminal charges of drug trafficking against them.

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News 8 WTNH: Police investigating deadly crash allegedly involving stolen vehicle in New Haven

Michael Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, discusses a crash involving a stolen Hyundai Elantra and says this specific model with a key ignition is vulnerable and that there is a manufacturer fix.

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NBC Connecticut: DMV builds new EV charging stations, experts say state still has more work to do

Shayok Mukhopadhyay, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, discusses the need to expand the number of charging stations across the state as more electric vehicles are on the road.

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LiveNOW from Fox: Monday: Maduro could appear in New York federal court

Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the charges in an American court facing former President of Venezuela Nicholas Maduro and his wife for leading a criminal drug-trafficking organization, after being captured by a U.S. counterterrorism unit.

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Newstalk ZB: International relations expert Dr Matthew Schmidt says Trump's actions are unconcerned with international laws or norms

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the United States' decision to remove Nicholas Maduro and his wife from Venezuela to face charges for leading a criminal drug-trafficking organization.

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News12: Expert says capture of Venezuelan leader made statement on war on drugs

Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the charges in an American court facing former President of Venezuela Nicholas Maduro and his wife for leading a criminal drug-trafficking organization.

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CBC News: Carney heads to Paris as allies discuss security guarantees for Ukraine

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, comments, 'I think that the 'coalition of the willing' is the greatest success of Ukrainian foreign policy since the start of the war.'

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WTIC AM Brian & Company: Kenneth Gray Monday, January 5, 2026

Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the charges in an American court facing former President of Venezuela Nicholas Maduro and his wife for leading a criminal drug-trafficking organization.

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NBC Connecticut: What comes next for Maduro as Connecticut leaders react to his capture

Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the charges in an American court facing former President of Venezuela Nicholas Maduro and his wife for leading a criminal drug-trafficking organization.

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Military.com: 'Major Pivot': US Foreign Policy on Drugs, Oil & Regime Change in Venezuela

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the United States' decision to remove Nicholas Maduro and his wife from Venezuela to face charges for leading a criminal drug-trafficking organization.

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CT Insider: Connecticut's congressional delegation wants details of overnight arrest of Venezuelan president

Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, likens the arrest of the former President of Venezuela to Operation Just Cause, during the invasion of Panama, when Manuel Noriega was seized and taken to the United States for trial in 1990.

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The Guardian: Venezuelan leader lands in New York after capture – as it happened

Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of homeland security, international affairs, national security, and political science, discusses the United States' decision to remove Nicholas Maduro and his wife from Venezuela to face charges for leading a criminal drug-trafficking organization.

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Fox 5 Washington, D.C.: Expert discusses legal authority, precedent after Maduro captured and brought to US

Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses the charges in an American court facing former President of Venezuela Nicholas Maduro and his wife for leading a criminal drug-trafficking organization, after being captured by the U.S. counterterrorism unit.

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CTV News: FBI: ISIS-Inspired Attack on NYE Thwarted

Kenneth Gray, professor of practice in homeland security, criminal justice, and national security, discusses a potential New Year’s Eve attack that was thwarted by the FBI after the suspect posted videos online.

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NBC Connecticut: Small businesses speak on Connecticut minimum wage increase impact

James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, marketing, and taxation, discusses the latest increase in Connecticut’s minimum wage and the impact it will have on small businesses, as the cost of goods and services continues to rise.

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Talking with TVP World: How is Russian propaganda shaping the Ukraine peace process? Olena Lennon

Olena Lennon, a practitioner-in-residence in national and homeland security, discusses the ongoing Russian propaganda campaign against Ukraine in an effort to derail peace negotiations.

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News 8 WTNH: Connecticut increasing statewide minimum wage on Jan. 1

John Rosen, an adjunct professor of economics and business analytics, discusses Connecticut's increase in the minimum wage, which now ranks among the highest in the nation.

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Connecticut Post: What does Bridgeport's spike in home values mean for tax bills?

James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, marketing, and taxation, comments on how cities determine the mill rate for property tax.