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.
Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) The US operation to seize Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was carried out without required congressional consultation and could set a dangerous precedent, a powerful Democratic senator said, even as he praised the military for completing the mission without American casualties.
Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) President Donald Trump urged House Republicans to prioritise voter identification laws and advance the SAVE Act, arguing that stricter election rules are essential to restoring public trust in US democracy.
Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) Indian American Dr Tina Shah’s entry into electoral politics grew out of years spent in intensive care units, where she treated patients whose conditions deteriorated after medicines were denied or care was delayed.
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.
Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) The United States acted within its constitutional and legal authority in arresting Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro, and challenges to the move are unlikely to succeed in US courts, according to Michael O’Neill, a senior legal and constitutional expert.
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.
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.
Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) A former Pentagon press secretary has raised serious questions about the legal basis, messaging, and global implications of the recent US military action in Venezuela, warning that conflicting explanations from the Trump administration risk damaging America’s credibility with allies and partners.
Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump defended the aggressive use of tariffs, saying trade penalties are essential to protecting US national security and correcting decades of economic imbalances with both allies and adversaries.
