On January 4th, Italian editors prioritized the tactical and legal aftermath of the U.S. 'Midnight Hammer' raid. Morning headlines focused on the 46-second Delta Force operation that captured Nicolas Maduro, documenting his transfer to a federal prison in Brooklyn. While mainstream outlets detailed the logistics of the blitz, critical sources highlighted the 40 reported casualties and China's demand for Maduro's release. By afternoon, editorial attention shifted to the power vacuum in Caracas. Media tracked the military's recognition of Delcy Rodríguez as interim president, contrasted against Washington's refusal to grant her legitimacy. Concurrently, domestic focus intensified as Foreign Minister Tajani confirmed the identification of six young Italian victims from the Crans-Montana fire. In the evening, the narrative expanded to include Donald Trump’s dual-pronged geopolitical pressure. Editors highlighted his ultimatum to Rodríguez alongside a renewed, defensive demand for the acquisition of Greenland, which sparked a diplomatic rift with Denmark.