Traders and speculative bettors earned huge profits on prediction markets because of the capture of Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro.
Why it matters: Though the capture of Maduro seemed to come out of the blue for many Americans, some were ahead of the curve, netting them thousands of dollars.
Parts of Caribbean airspace near Venezuela are effectively off-limits to U.S. passenger airlines after President Trump's surprise overnight strikes in that country, forcing at least hundreds of flight cancellations.
Why it matters: Airlines are scrambling their schedules, leaving travelers unclear on when they'll actually be able to fly to and from the area.
A "second wave" of strikes on Venezuela is possible, President Trump told "Fox & Friends" Saturday morning, following an overnight operation to capture the country's leader Nicolás Maduro.
The big picture: Trump said he spoke to Maduro a week ago and told him "to surrender and give up," but he wasn't willing to do it.
President Trump said on social media early Saturday that the U.S. struck Venezuela, "captured" President Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of his oil-rich South American country along with his wife.
The world-shaking announcement follows Trump's months-long pressure campaign against Maduro.
Why it matters: The U.S. military has been targeting Venezuelan ships accused of carrying drugs, as part of an effort by Trump to force strongman Maduro, 63, from power.
