The Times of India article accurately reports on the sighting of the US Air Force's E-4B Nightwatch, often dubbed the 'Doomsday Plane' or 'flying Pentagon', in Washington D.C. and Los Angeles in early January 2026. These sightings, particularly the landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) around January 8, generated significant public and media attention due to the aircraft's rare public appearances. Multiple credible sources corroborate that the E-4B's movements occurred shortly after the reported capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by US military forces in Caracas on January 3, 2026. Maduro and Flores are reportedly facing criminal charges in New York related to drug trafficking. The E-4B, a heavily modified Boeing 747-200, serves as the National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC), a highly survivable mobile command and control center for the US President, Secretary of Defense, and military leaders during national emergencies, including nuclear warfare or catastrophic attacks. It is equipped with advanced communication systems and hardened against electromagnetic pulses and nuclear blasts, capable of prolonged airborne operations with in-flight refueling. While the article implies a connection between the plane's movement and Maduro's capture, official statements have not explicitly linked the two events as a direct emergency response. Reports indicate that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was aboard the E-4B during its journey to Los Angeles, with a planned visit to meet defense industry leaders. The rare deployment, however, fueled widespread online speculation and raised questions about escalating global tensions.