US leaders clash over Venezuela action

IANS | January 6, 2026 8:25 AM

Washington, Jan 6 (IANS) The Trump administration’s actions in Venezuela sparked a sharp clash in Washington, with Democrats warning of reckless regime change and Republicans insisting the operation was lawful, limited, and justified.

Russia once floated Venezuela-Ukraine swap: Report

IANS | January 6, 2026 7:58 AM

Washington, Jan 6 (IANS) Russia at one point signaled a willingness to allow the United States latitude in Venezuela in exchange for Washington easing its position on Ukraine, according to seven-year-old congressional testimony by Fiona Hill, a former senior National Security Council official, an account that has resurfaced amid renewed scrutiny of great-power bargaining.

CDC adopts revised childhood immunization schedule, reducing recommended vaccines

IANS | January 6, 2026 7:18 AM

Washington, Jan 6 (IANS) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adopted a revised US childhood immunization schedule that reduces the number of vaccines recommended for all children, following a federal review comparing American practices with those of other developed nations, a move President Donald Trump described as a major overhaul of public health policy.

Trump says US not at war with Venezuela, rules out early polls

IANS | January 6, 2026 7:10 AM

Washington, Jan 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said the United States is not at war with Venezuela and will not push for elections there in the near term, arguing that the country must first be stabilised and its infrastructure rebuilt following the capture of its leader, Nicolas Maduro.