Trump attacks media, Jan 6 Capitol attack investigation

IANS | January 7, 2026 8:10 AM

Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) President Donald Trump renewed his attacks on US media outlets and the congressional investigation into the January 6 Capitol attack, accusing what he called the “Unselect Committee” of omitting key facts and misleading the public.

Rubio tells lawmakers Trump wants to buy Greenland, not seize it: Report

IANS | January 7, 2026 7:50 AM

Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told US lawmakers that President Donald Trump aims to acquire Greenland through negotiations with Denmark, and that recent tough rhetoric from the White House does not signal an imminent US military move, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Trump links immigration enforcement to crime drop

IANS | January 7, 2026 7:12 AM

Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) President Donald Trump credited aggressive immigration enforcement with a sharp decline in violent crime in Washington, claiming the US capital has gone months without a murder after thousands of offenders were removed or imprisoned.