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.

Trump says Venezuela to send up to 50 million barrels of oil to US

IANS | January 7, 2026 6:56 AM

Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said interim authorities in Venezuela will hand over between 30 million and 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the United States, calling it a move that will benefit both Venezuelans and Americans.

Trump urges Republicans to stay united ahead of midterm elections

IANS | January 7, 2026 6:52 AM

Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump urged House Republicans to stay united and defy political history as he predicted a sweeping victory for the party in the 2026 midterm elections, using an address at the House GOP member retreat to endorse Speaker Mike Johnson and rally lawmakers behind his agenda.