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U.S. President Donald Trump met with executives from some of the world's largest oil companies at the White House on Friday to discuss Venezuela, saying he wants them to invest $100 billion in the country to vastly expand its production.

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US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jan 9) met with top American oil executives, urging them to pour money into Venezuela's vast oil reserves, pitching the country as 'open for business' after the dramatic capture of president Nicolas Maduro. However, the response from the industry was cautious at best, with one top executive commenting that Venezuela was "uninvestable".<h2>Was a deal reached?</h2>After the vital meeting, Trump claimed that big oil companies were prepared to invest "at least 100 Billion Dollars" though he offered no details. However, reports suggest otherwise. Despite Trump's assurance that companies will have "total security," his pitch was met with scepticism.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-deal-with-us-directly-trump-in-meeting-with-oil-executives-claims-us-not-venezuela-will-make-decisions-on-caracas-vast-reserves-1768010458229">Trump tells oil executives US will make decisions on Venezuela's vast reserves</a>According to AFP, Darren Woods, the chief executive of ExxonMobil, bluntly questioned the premise. "We've had our assets seized there twice," he said. "And so, you can imagine, to re-enter a third time would require some pretty significant changes.""If we look at the legal and commercial constructs and frameworks in place today in Venezuela -- today, it's uninvestable," he added.Trump argued that foreign firms had been exposed and unprotected under Maduro’s rule, but claimed that had now changed. "Now you have total security," he told the room. "It's a whole different Venezuela". He insisted that oil companies would "deal with us directly."<h2>Who was in attendance?</h2>Alongside Trump, in attendance were Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Energy Secretary Chris Wright. They met with executives from Chevron, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Halliburton, Shell, Valero, Marathon, Trafigura, Vitol Americas and Repsol, among others.A ConocoPhillips spokesperson said CEO Ryan Lance welcomed discussions about making Venezuela "investment ready," but stopped short of any commitments.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-lost-a-major-trade-deal-because-of-no-call-from-modi-says-trump-aide-lutnick-1767944914723">India lost a major trade deal with US because of ‘no call from Modi’, says Trump aide Lutnick</a>Energy analysts also warned that Venezuela's headline reserves, estimated at around 300 billion barrels, do not translate into quick or profitable production. Years of neglect, crumbling infrastructure, heavy crude that is costly to extract and lingering political risk all pose serious obstacles."There's lots of talk about the size of the reserves -- 300 billion barrels of proved reserves -- but what's often missing from the conversation is how realistic it is for those to be economically extracted," said Rich Collett White of Carbon Tracker.Following the talks, even Trump's Energy Secretary Chris Wright conceded that rebuilding Venezuela's oil sector would "take time," despite earlier saying Washington could control it "indefinitely".

Donald Trump claimed oil giants were ready to invest $100 billion in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture. However, oil executives pushed back, saying the country was “uninvestable” despite US assurances. All you need to know.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jan 9) met with top American oil executives, urging them to pour money into Venezuela's vast oil reserves, pitching the country as 'open for business' after the dramatic capture of president Nicolas Maduro. However, the response from the industry was cautious at best, with one top executive commenting that Venezuela was "uninvestable". Was a deal reached? After the vital meeting, Trump claimed that big oil companies were prepared to invest "at least 100 Billion Dollars" though he offered no details. However, reports suggest otherwise. Despite Trump's assurance that companies will have "total security," his pitch was met with scepticism. Also read | Trump tells oil executives US will make decisions on Venezuela's vast reserves According to AFP, Darren Woods, the chief executive of ExxonMobil, bluntly questioned the premise. "We've had our assets seized there twice," he said. "And so, you can imagine, to re-enter a third time would require some pretty significant changes." "If we look at the legal and commercial constructs and frameworks in place today in Venezuela -- today, it's uninvestable," he added. Trump argued that foreign firms had been exposed and unprotected under Maduro’s rule, but claimed that had now changed. "Now you have total security," he told the room. "It's a whole different Venezuela". He insisted that oil companies would "deal with us directly." Who was in attendance? Alongside Trump, in attendance were Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Energy Secretary Chris Wright. They met with executives from Chevron, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Halliburton, Shell, Valero, Marathon, Trafigura, Vitol Americas and Repsol, among others. A ConocoPhillips spokesperson said CEO Ryan Lance welcomed discussions about making Venezuela "investment ready," but stopped short of any commitments. Also read | India lost a major trade deal with US because of ‘no call from Modi’, says Trump aide Lutnick Energy analysts also warned that Venezuela's headline reserves, estimated at around 300 billion barrels, do not translate into quick or profitable production. Years of neglect, crumbling infrastructure, heavy crude that is costly to extract and lingering political risk all pose serious obstacles. "There's lots of talk about the size of the reserves -- 300 billion barrels of proved reserves -- but what's often missing from the conversation is how realistic it is for those to be economically extracted," said Rich Collett White of Carbon Tracker. Following the talks, even Trump's Energy Secretary Chris Wright conceded that rebuilding Venezuela's oil sector would "take time," despite earlier saying Washington could control it "indefinitely".

Donald Trump claimed oil giants were ready to invest $100 billion in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture. However, oil executives pushed back, saying the country was “uninvestable” despite US assurances. All you need to know.

Trump says Venezuela 'open for business,' but big oil isn't convinced; 'Uninvestable' says Exxon

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jan 9) urged top American oil executives to pour money into Venezuela's vast oil reserves, pitching the country as 'open for business' after the dramatic capture of former president Nicolas Maduro. The response from the industry, however, was cautious at best.<h2>'Deal with us directly'</h2>Speaking at the White House, Trump told executives that the United States, not Caracas, would decide which companies are allowed to operate in Venezuela. "We're going to be making the decision as to which oil companies are going to go in," he said. "(We're) going to cut a deal with the companies".In attendance were Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Energy Secretary Chris Wright, alongside executives from Chevron, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Halliburton, Shell, Valero, Marathon, Trafigura, Vitol Americas and Repsol.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-lost-a-major-trade-deal-because-of-no-call-from-modi-says-trump-aide-lutnick-1767944914723">India lost a major trade deal with US because of ‘no call from Modi’, says Trump aide Lutnick</a>Trump argued that foreign firms had been exposed and unprotected under Maduro’s rule, but claimed that had now changed. "Now you have total security," he told the room. "It's a whole different Venezuela". He insisted that oil companies would "deal with us directly," making it clear that Washington intends to position itself as the gatekeeper to Venezuela's oil wealth, sidelining the oil-rich but cash-starved nation from decisions about exploiting its own resources.<h2>How receptive were the oil executives?</h2>Reports suggest that Trump's pitch was met with scepticism. According to AFP, Darren Woods, the chief executive of ExxonMobil, bluntly questioned the premise. "We've had our assets seized there twice," he said. "And so, you can imagine, to re-enter a third time would require some pretty significant changes."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-are-gonna-start-now-hitting-land-donald-trump-says-us-will-launch-land-strikes-against-drug-cartels-1767929603922">'We are gonna start now hitting land': Donald Trump says US will launch strikes against drug cartels | Watch</a>"If we look at the legal and commercial constructs and frameworks in place today in Venezuela -- today, it's uninvestable," he added.&nbsp;The meeting came less than a week after US forces captured Maduro, an operation Trump has openly linked to control over Venezuela's oil.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Donald Trump urged US oil giants to invest in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture, promising security and saying Washington will decide who drills. Here's what he said.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jan 9) urged top American oil executives to pour money into Venezuela's vast oil reserves, pitching the country as 'open for business' after the dramatic capture of former president Nicolas Maduro. The response from the industry, however, was cautious at best. 'Deal with us directly' Speaking at the White House, Trump told executives that the United States, not Caracas, would decide which companies are allowed to operate in Venezuela. "We're going to be making the decision as to which oil companies are going to go in," he said. "(We're) going to cut a deal with the companies". In attendance were Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Energy Secretary Chris Wright, alongside executives from Chevron, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, Halliburton, Shell, Valero, Marathon, Trafigura, Vitol Americas and Repsol. Also read | India lost a major trade deal with US because of ‘no call from Modi’, says Trump aide Lutnick Trump argued that foreign firms had been exposed and unprotected under Maduro’s rule, but claimed that had now changed. "Now you have total security," he told the room. "It's a whole different Venezuela". He insisted that oil companies would "deal with us directly," making it clear that Washington intends to position itself as the gatekeeper to Venezuela's oil wealth, sidelining the oil-rich but cash-starved nation from decisions about exploiting its own resources. How receptive were the oil executives? Reports suggest that Trump's pitch was met with scepticism. According to AFP, Darren Woods, the chief executive of ExxonMobil, bluntly questioned the premise. "We've had our assets seized there twice," he said. "And so, you can imagine, to re-enter a third time would require some pretty significant changes." Also read | 'We are gonna start now hitting land': Donald Trump says US will launch strikes against drug cartels | Watch "If we look at the legal and commercial constructs and frameworks in place today in Venezuela -- today, it's uninvestable," he added. The meeting came less than a week after US forces captured Maduro, an operation Trump has openly linked to control over Venezuela's oil.

Donald Trump urged US oil giants to invest in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture, promising security and saying Washington will decide who drills. Here's what he said.

'Deal with us directly': Trump tells oil executives US, not Venezuela, will make decisions on Caracas' vast reserves

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As the protests continue to escalate in Iran, protesters took to the streets and continued marching into early on Friday (January 9) after the country’s exiled crown prince urged demonstrations, defying authorities despite widespread internet disruptions and cuts to international phone services. Several videos shared online by activists appeared to show demonstrators chanting anti-government slogans around bonfires, with debris scattered across streets in Tehran and other cities. Meanwhile, Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, has asked supporters to be united. “Dear young people, keep your readiness and your unity. A united nation will overcome any enemy,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/owner-of-swiss-ski-bar-where-40-people-were-killed-in-blaze-on-new-year-s-eve-taken-into-custody-switzerland-death-of-people-by-fire-1767971205161">Owner of Swiss ski bar where 40 people were killed in blaze on New Year's Eve taken into custody</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Mr. President, this is an urgent and immediate call for your attention, support, and action. Last night you saw the millions of brave Iranians in the streets facing down live bullets. Today, they are facing not just bullets but a total communications blackout. No Internet. No…&mdash; Reza Pahlavi (@PahlaviReza) <a href="https://twitter.com/PahlaviReza/status/2009644016036450493?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Reza called for a mass demonstration in the country, and the people responded to it. Now, the exiled prince is asking for help from the US President Donald Trump, who had earlier said, "I have let them know that if they start killing people, which they tend to do during their riots, they have lots of riots, if they do it, we are going to hit them very hard,” Trump said in an interview with radio host Hugh Hewitt. In a post on X, Reza wrote, "Mr. President, this is an urgent and immediate call for your attention, support, and action. Last night, you saw the millions of brave Iranians in the streets facing down live bullets. Today, they are facing not just bullets but a total communications blackout. No Internet. No landlines. Ali Khamenei, fearing the end of his criminal regime at the hands of the people and with the help of your powerful promise to support the protesters, has threatened the people on the streets with a brutal crackdown. And he wants to use this blackout to murder these young heroes. I have called the people to the streets to fight for their freedom and to overwhelm the security forces with sheer numbers. Last night they did that. Your threat to this criminal regime has also kept the regime’s thugs at bay. But time is of the essence. The people will be on the streets again in an hour. I am asking you to help. You have proven, and I know you are a man of peace and a man of your word. Please be prepared to intervene to help the people of Iran."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/j-k-tourism-revival-in-valley-after-pahalgam-attack-1767970239051/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/j-k-tourism-revival-in-valley-after-pahalgam-attack-1767970239051/embed</a><h2>US, Israel 'directly intervening' in protests: Iran FM</h2>Iran's foreign minister accused the United States and Israel on Friday (January) of inciting a growing protest movement in the country, while rejecting the possibility of direct foreign military intervention after US warnings over crackdowns on the protestors. "This is what the Americans and Israelis have stated, that they are directly intervening in the protests in Iran," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said during his visit to Lebanon.

Reza Pahlavi urges immediate intervention as Iran faces a total communications blackout and thousands of protesters take to the streets

As the protests continue to escalate in Iran, protesters took to the streets and continued marching into early on Friday (January 9) after the country’s exiled crown prince urged demonstrations, defying authorities despite widespread internet disruptions and cuts to international phone services. Several videos shared online by activists appeared to show demonstrators chanting anti-government slogans around bonfires, with debris scattered across streets in Tehran and other cities. Meanwhile, Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, has asked supporters to be united. “Dear young people, keep your readiness and your unity. A united nation will overcome any enemy,” he said. Also Read: Owner of Swiss ski bar where 40 people were killed in blaze on New Year's Eve taken into custody

Reza Pahlavi urges immediate intervention as Iran faces a total communications blackout and thousands of protesters take to the streets

'Please be prepared to intervene to help the people of Iran': Reza Pahlavi urges support from Donald Trump as protestors throng streets

In a key sign of de-escalation in tensions, US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Venezuela has started releasing political prisoners and is cooperating with the US on rebuilding its oil and gas sector, and hence, he has cancelled a second wave of attack on the country. Trump announced that he called off a planned second wave of US military strikes after Caracas released a large number of political prisoners. Describing the move as a “very important and smart gesture”, Trump said it reflected improving cooperation between Washington and Caracas.&nbsp;“Venezuela is releasing large numbers of political prisoners as a sign of ‘Seeking Peace’. This is a very important and smart gesture. The USA and Venezuela are working well together, especially as it pertains to rebuilding, in a much bigger, better, and more modern form, their oil and gas infrastructure. Because of this cooperation, I have cancelled the previously expected second wave of attacks,” Trump said in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-khamenei-is-looking-to-go-someplace-says-trump-as-protests-intensify-in-iran-1767963290206">‘Khamenei is looking to go someplace,’ says Trump as protests intensify in Iran</a>&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;He added that the recent developments suggest a military attack is no longer necessary, but clarified that “all ships will stay in place for safety and security purposes”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-trump-s-hands-stained-with-the-blood-of-iranians-some-rioters-want-to-please-him-says-khamenei-amid-death-to-america-chants-1767956396834">‘Trump’s hands stained with the blood of Iranians, some rioters want to please him,’ says Khamenei amid ‘Death to America’ chants</a>&nbsp;“At least $100 billion will be invested by Big Oil, all of whom I will be meeting with today at the White House,” he said.US forces carried out airstrikes on the Venezuelan capital Caracas last week and captured President Nicols Maduro and his wife.Trump has accused Venezuela of producing narcotics, aiding drug cartels, and trafficking drugs into the United States, claiming these actions have destroyed “American lives”.&nbsp;Venezuela released several imprisoned high-profile opposition figures, activists, and journalists, a move Caracas described as a gesture to “seek peace” amid soaring tensions between the US and the oil-rich nation.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/internet-blackout-in-iran-as-protests-continue-for-12th-day-reza-pahlavi-heads-to-mar-a-lago-1767899040216">Internet blackout in Iran as protests continue for 12th day; Reza Pahlavi heads to Mar-a-Lago</a>&nbsp;In an interview with Fox News on Thursday night, Trump praised the government of Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodrguez and said, “They’ve been great. Everything we’ve wanted, they’ve given us.” Trump also said that he would meet all the big oil companies, who are going to invest $100 billion in Venezuelan oil, at the White House on Friday.&nbsp;The US government and Venezuela’s opposition have long demanded the mass release of jailed politicians, critics, and civil society members.&nbsp;Among those released was Biagio Pilieri, an opposition leader who was part of Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado’s 2024 presidential campaign, according to Foro Penal, a Caracas-based prisoners’ rights advocacy group.Enrique Marquez, a former electoral authority and candidate in the 2024 presidential election, was also freed.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/senate-clears-resolution-to-restrain-trump-from-further-military-action-in-venezuela-1767896125708">Senate clears resolution to restrain Trump from further military action in Venezuela</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Oil has emerged as the central pillar of US control over Venezuela, home to the world’s largest proven crude reserves. Earlier this week, Trump announced plans for the United States to sell between 30 million and 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil, with Caracas using the proceeds to purchase US-made goods.Defending the proposed oil sales to Washington, Acting President Rodriguez said on Wednesday that the arrangement was not “unusual”.&nbsp;The Trump administration has repeatedly said that it is running Venezuela, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Wednesday asserting that Washington will control the country’s oil industry “indefinitely”.

US President Donald Trump said that he called off a planned second wave of US military strikes on Venezuela after Caracas released a large number of political prisoners and started is cooperating with the US on rebuilding its oil and gas sector.

In a key sign of de-escalation in tensions, US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Venezuela has started releasing political prisoners and is cooperating with the US on rebuilding its oil and gas sector, and hence, he has cancelled a second wave of attack on the country. Trump announced that he called off a planned second wave of US military strikes after Caracas released a large number of political prisoners. Describing the move as a “very important and smart gesture”, Trump said it reflected improving cooperation between Washington and Caracas. “Venezuela is releasing large numbers of political prisoners as a sign of ‘Seeking Peace’. This is a very important and smart gesture. The USA and Venezuela are working well together, especially as it pertains to rebuilding, in a much bigger, better, and more modern form, their oil and gas infrastructure. Because of this cooperation, I have cancelled the previously expected second wave of attacks,” Trump said in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social. Also Read: ‘Khamenei is looking to go someplace,’ says Trump as protests intensify in Iran

US President Donald Trump said that he called off a planned second wave of US military strikes on Venezuela after Caracas released a large number of political prisoners and started is cooperating with the US on rebuilding its oil and gas sector.

Venezuela started freeing political prisoners, so I cancelled 2nd wave of ‘planned’ attacks: Trump

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US President Donald Trump rebuked the five GOP senators who voted for the war powers resolution, that they should be ashamed. He urged that those Republicans should "never be elected to office again." The resolution needed 51 votes to advance, and a small group of GOP lawmakers joined democrats to advance the resolution by a 52-47 split.&nbsp;"Republicans should be ashamed of the Senators that just voted with Democrats in attempting to take away our Powers to fight and defend the United States of America," wrote US President Donald Trump on Thursday.&nbsp;Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Todd Young of Indiana, Susan Collins of Maine and Josh Hawley of Missouri voted with all Democrats in favour of the legislation.Paul and Halwley, staunch supporters of the Trump administration, brushed off Trump's remarks.&nbsp;"On this issue, it's a constitutional debate," Paul told reporters. "What I said to him is it's more of an academic debate than it is an anti-Donald Trump [debate]. I think it's easy for presidents to take things personally." Hawley said that the President's frustration is understandable: "No president likes the War Powers Act."&nbsp;Read Also: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-considers-paying-greenland-residents-annexation-denmark-1767946987104">US may offer $100,000 to each Greenland resident in a bid to take over the island</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">JD Vance: &quot;The War Powers Act is fundamentally a fake and unconstitutional law&quot; <a href="https://t.co/tWlSF2lgZU">pic.twitter.com/tWlSF2lgZU</a>&mdash; Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) <a href="https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/2009340240314393028?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Can the War Powers Resolution stop Trump?</h2>The War Powers Resolution was brought in by Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, to stop Trump from further escalating the conflict in Venezuela. Historically, it has never been able to stop any President from war. It needs to go through both the Senate and the House, and the House of Representatives is Republican-led, so it's not plausible. Even if it goes through, Trump can veto it. Overriding a veto requires at least two-thirds of the majority in both the Senate and the House. So it had always been a symbolic act more instead of providing any comprehensive outcome.Trump has always opposed the act, calling it unconstitutional, as it undermines the authority of the President as the Commander-in-Chief.&nbsp;Read Also: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/renee-nicole-good-ice-shooting-minnesota-protests-merchandise-1767942504583">Hours after Renee Nicole Good's death in ICE shooting, merchandise appears online</a>

Trump blasts GOP senators after Senate advances a War Powers Resolution aimed at limiting his military authority in Venezuela, highlighting congressional pushback. 

US President Donald Trump rebuked the five GOP senators who voted for the war powers resolution, that they should be ashamed. He urged that those Republicans should "never be elected to office again." The resolution needed 51 votes to advance, and a small group of GOP lawmakers joined democrats to advance the resolution by a 52-47 split. "Republicans should be ashamed of the Senators that just voted with Democrats in attempting to take away our Powers to fight and defend the United States of America," wrote US President Donald Trump on Thursday. Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Todd Young of Indiana, Susan Collins of Maine and Josh Hawley of Missouri voted with all Democrats in favour of the legislation. Paul and Halwley, staunch supporters of the Trump administration, brushed off Trump's remarks. "On this issue, it's a constitutional debate," Paul told reporters. "What I said to him is it's more of an academic debate than it is an anti-Donald Trump [debate]. I think it's easy for presidents to take things personally." Hawley said that the President's frustration is understandable: "No president likes the War Powers Act." Read Also: US may offer $100,000 to each Greenland resident in a bid to take over the island

Trump blasts GOP senators after Senate advances a War Powers Resolution aimed at limiting his military authority in Venezuela, highlighting congressional pushback.&nbsp;

Trump says republicans voting for War Powers Resolution should be 'ashamed'

Amid this unrest, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered his first public address since the demonstrations began, calling for unity and denouncing foreign influence, while addressing the United States directly.

Iran 'rioters' want to please Trump; he should focus on US problems: 6 things Supreme Leader Khamenei said on protests

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has blamed the collapse of a proposed India–US trade deal on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While appearing on a podcast, Donald Trump's commerce secretary said that the trade deal did not materialise because Modi never made a personal call to the POTUS.<h2>Modi to blame for India-US trade deal failure?</h2>Speaking on the All In Podcast, Lutnick said the agreement was essentially ready but stalled because the final political outreach never happened. "I set the deal up," he said, adding that he had asked Indian officials to get Modi to call Trump, but "They (India) were uncomfortable with it. So, Modi didn't call."According to Lutnick, Washington had assumed India would be among the first countries to wrap up a trade agreement under Trump's second term. On that assumption, the US pushed ahead with negotiations with other nations at higher rates. Deals with Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam were concluded first, and at tariff levels that later complicated talks with New Delhi.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-pulls-us-out-of-66-organisations-and-treaties-including-india-led-international-solar-alliance-1767847347430">US exits 66 orgs and treaties, including India-led International Solar Alliance</a>"So that Friday left. The middle of the next week we did Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam. We announced a whole bunch of deals," Lutnick said. "And because we negotiated them and assumed India was gonna be done before them... I had negotiated them at a higher rate."He added that the conditions India believed were still on offer were no longer valid. "So now the problem is the deals came out at a higher rate and then India calls back it says oh, 'okay, We're ready,' I said ready for what?" Lutnick said. India has yet to formally respond to Lutnick’s remarks.&nbsp;Watch what he said here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">BIG BREAKING: India trade deal isn&#39;t done because PM Modi did not call Trump, claims US Commerce Secretary Lutnick &quot;I set the deal up. But you had to have Modi call President Trump. They (India) were uncomfortable with it. So Modi didn&#39;t call.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/gFiUGGaJRl">pic.twitter.com/gFiUGGaJRl</a>&mdash; Shashank Mattoo (@MattooShashank) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattooShashank/status/2009474733818232944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2026</a></blockquote>
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<h2>What now?</h2>Lutnick said that the US has now "stepped back from that trade deal that we had agreed to earlier. We are not thinking about it anymore."The US Commerce secretary's comments come on the heels of a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill approved by Trump on Wednesday (Jan 7) that targets countries buying Russian oil. The legislation, penned by senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, authorises tariffs of up to 500 per cent on imports from countries like India.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-pm-modi-is-not-happy-with-me-over-tariffs-says-trump-but-assures-continued-strong-ties-1767726513565">'PM Modi is not happy with me over tariffs,' says Trump, but assures strong ties</a>Explicitly naming India, China and Brazil, Lutnick said that the bill would give Trump "tremendous leverage" to incentivise these nations to stop buying the cheap Russian oil that "provides the financing for Putin's bloodbath against Ukraine".Recently, while speaking to reporters, Trump said Modi knew he (POTUS) was unhappy with India's oil imports from Russia and warned tariffs could be raised "very quickly." Trade talks between the two nations fell apart in 2025, when Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent, the highest rate imposed on any major economy. That included a 25 per cent retaliatory levy tied directly to India's continued purchases of Russian oil.&nbsp;&nbsp;

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says an India-US trade deal collapsed because PM Narendra Modi never personally called President Donald Trump. The deal, once ready, fell apart as Washington moved on, he claimed. Watch what he said here.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has blamed the collapse of a proposed India–US trade deal on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While appearing on a podcast, Donald Trump's commerce secretary said that the trade deal did not materialise because Modi never made a personal call to the POTUS. Modi to blame for India-US trade deal failure? Speaking on the All In Podcast, Lutnick said the agreement was essentially ready but stalled because the final political outreach never happened. "I set the deal up," he said, adding that he had asked Indian officials to get Modi to call Trump, but "They (India) were uncomfortable with it. So, Modi didn't call." According to Lutnick, Washington had assumed India would be among the first countries to wrap up a trade agreement under Trump's second term. On that assumption, the US pushed ahead with negotiations with other nations at higher rates. Deals with Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam were concluded first, and at tariff levels that later complicated talks with New Delhi. Also read | US exits 66 orgs and treaties, including India-led International Solar Alliance "So that Friday left. The middle of the next week we did Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam. We announced a whole bunch of deals," Lutnick said. "And because we negotiated them and assumed India was gonna be done before them... I had negotiated them at a higher rate." He added that the conditions India believed were still on offer were no longer valid. "So now the problem is the deals came out at a higher rate and then India calls back it says oh, 'okay, We're ready,' I said ready for what?" Lutnick said. India has yet to formally respond to Lutnick’s remarks. Watch what he said here:

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says an India-US trade deal collapsed because PM Narendra Modi never personally called President Donald Trump. The deal, once ready, fell apart as Washington moved on, he claimed. Watch what he said here.

India lost a major trade deal with US because of ‘no call from Modi’, says Trump aide Lutnick

US President Donald Trump, in an interview with The New York Times, said that he would be unhappy if his Chinese counterpart decided to invade Taiwan, but it is entirely up to Xi Jinping. He further added that the US action in Venezuela does not set a precedent for an attack on the self-ruled island of Taiwan. Moreover, he does not entertain the idea that such a scenario is possible during his term at the office till 2029."He (Xi) considers it to be a part of China, and that’s up to him what he’s going to be doing," said Trump to the New York Times. Trump continued by calling the South American nation a "threat" to the United States, unlike Taiwan.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/video-ice-shooting-woman-driving-away-trump-self-defence-claim-1767878669267">Video contradicts Trump’s self-defence claim in fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota</a>&nbsp;“You didn’t have people pouring into China. You didn’t have drugs pouring into China. You didn’t have all of the bad things that we’ve had. You didn’t have the jails of Taiwan opened up and the people pouring into China,” said Trump.The Trump administration attacked Venezuela and kidnapped its President, Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on January 3, 2026. He is facing “narco-terrorism” charges in the Southern District of New York, in addition to the charges faced in cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/marjorie-taylor-greene-resigns-death-threats-charlie-kirk-epstein-files-1767865888549">Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned because she didn't want to be 'next Charlie Kirk'</a>&nbsp;US actions have created a world that has become “ungovernable”, said French President Emmanuel Macron. He accused the United States, Russia, and China of attempting to "divide the world among themselves." According to him, these nations have turned away from their allies &nbsp;and "freed themselves from the international rules that they themselves had recently promoted.""Every day, people wonder whether Greenland will be invaded, whether Canada is in danger of becoming the 51st state or something similar, and whether Taiwan will be further encircled," Macron told more than 150 ambassadors.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Trump says China’s decision on Taiwan is “up to Xi”, insists US action in Venezuela sets no precedent, as Macron warns of a world becoming ungovernable.

US President Donald Trump, in an interview with The New York Times, said that he would be unhappy if his Chinese counterpart decided to invade Taiwan, but it is entirely up to Xi Jinping. He further added that the US action in Venezuela does not set a precedent for an attack on the self-ruled island of Taiwan. Moreover, he does not entertain the idea that such a scenario is possible during his term at the office till 2029. "He (Xi) considers it to be a part of China, and that’s up to him what he’s going to be doing," said Trump to the New York Times. Trump continued by calling the South American nation a "threat" to the United States, unlike Taiwan. Also read: Video contradicts Trump’s self-defence claim in fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota “You didn’t have people pouring into China. You didn’t have drugs pouring into China. You didn’t have all of the bad things that we’ve had. You didn’t have the jails of Taiwan opened up and the people pouring into China,” said Trump. The Trump administration attacked Venezuela and kidnapped its President, Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, on January 3, 2026. He is facing “narco-terrorism” charges in the Southern District of New York, in addition to the charges faced in cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices. Also read: Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned because she didn't want to be 'next Charlie Kirk' US actions have created a world that has become “ungovernable”, said French President Emmanuel Macron. He accused the United States, Russia, and China of attempting to "divide the world among themselves." According to him, these nations have turned away from their allies and "freed themselves from the international rules that they themselves had recently promoted." "Every day, people wonder whether Greenland will be invaded, whether Canada is in danger of becoming the 51st state or something similar, and whether Taiwan will be further encircled," Macron told more than 150 ambassadors.

Trump says China’s decision on Taiwan is “up to Xi”, insists US action in Venezuela sets no precedent, as Macron warns of a world becoming ungovernable.

Trump says Taiwan decision is 'up to Xi' denies Venezuela action sets precedent

The Senate fired a warning shot at President Donald Trump, voting Thursday to advance a bipartisan resolution to block him from using military force “within or against Venezuela” unless he gets prior approval from Congress.

Senate Advances Measure to Restrict Trump's Power to Use Military Force in Venezuela |

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 8) announced that the United States will now be conducting land strikes against drug cartels. Speaking during an interview with Fox News, the POTUS confirmed, "We are gonna start now hitting land, with regard to the cartels". However, he did not share details on where and when land strikes may begin. This was Trump's first interview since America carried out a shock stealth operation which resulted in the capture of Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/maduro-captured-100-dead-over-hundred-injured-venezuela-reveals-grim-toll-of-us-raid-1767840789132">Maduro captured, 100 dead, over hundred injured: Venezuela reveals grim toll of US raid</a><h2>What did Trump say?</h2>Appearing for an interview, Trump claimed that the US has already knocked out “97 per cent of drugs coming in by water” and said that “we are now gonna start hitting land, with regardto cartels”. He then claimed that the “cartels are running Mexico”. Trump said it was “very sad to watch and see what's happened to that country, but the cartels are running it”. He also alleged that the cartels were killing “250,000-300,000 people” in America every year.Watch what he said here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">🚨 Trump says the US will be conducting land strikes against the cartels. &quot;We are gonna start now hitting land, with regard to the cartels. The cartels are running Mexico.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/63sOf5NWIy">pic.twitter.com/63sOf5NWIy</a>&mdash; Breaking911 (@Breaking911) <a href="https://twitter.com/Breaking911/status/2009449113411367067?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 9, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-beware-denmark-soldiers-will-shoot-first-ask-questions-later-if-us-tries-to-invade-greenland-1767862463458">Trump Beware! Denmark soldiers will 'shoot first, ask questions later' if US tries to invade Greenland</a>Trump slammed his predecessor Joe Biden's administration for drug-related deaths in the US, saying, “the border was a total mess for years,” before proceeding to tout his actions to fix the mess. “I did it the first time quickly; this time, I did it even better because this was a bigger mess, this was a border like no other in the history of the world.”“There's never been a border like this, where anyone can just walk into a country,” said Trump.<h2>US strikes on alleged drug traffickers</h2>Previously, on Dec 29, the US President had confirmed that Washington carried out the first land strikes on Venezuela. The US president said that the US attacked the "dock area" linked to alleged drug boats. Speaking to reporters in Florida, Trump said the strike caused a "major explosion" at a site he claimed "they load the boats up with drugs".Since September, US forces have repeatedly targeted what Washington alleges are drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. According to US officials, more than 20 vessels have been hit, with at least 100 people killed.&nbsp;

Donald Trump says the US will now launch land strikes against drug cartels, claiming sea routes are largely shut. However, he gave no details on where or when. Watch what he said here.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Jan 8) announced that the United States will now be conducting land strikes against drug cartels. Speaking during an interview with Fox News, the POTUS confirmed, "We are gonna start now hitting land, with regard to the cartels". However, he did not share details on where and when land strikes may begin. This was Trump's first interview since America carried out a shock stealth operation which resulted in the capture of Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Also read | Maduro captured, 100 dead, over hundred injured: Venezuela reveals grim toll of US raid What did Trump say? Appearing for an interview, Trump claimed that the US has already knocked out “97 per cent of drugs coming in by water” and said that “we are now gonna start hitting land, with regardto cartels”. He then claimed that the “cartels are running Mexico”. Trump said it was “very sad to watch and see what's happened to that country, but the cartels are running it”. He also alleged that the cartels were killing “250,000-300,000 people” in America every year. Watch what he said here:

Donald Trump says the US will now launch land strikes against drug cartels, claiming sea routes are largely shut. However, he gave no details on where or when. Watch what he said here.

'We are gonna start now hitting land': Donald Trump says US will launch strikes against drug cartels | Watch

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran's authorities against killing peaceful protesters, saying Washington "will come to their rescue".


US-Iran Clash: Trump Says US Will Hit Iran 'Very Hard' if Protesters are Killed

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Republican lawmakers who voted in favour of curbing presidential war powers.

Trump Lashes Out at Republicans Who Voted For Curbing War Powers

US President Donald Trump suggested that 'only time will tell' on the topic that how long the United States will take over the governance of Venezuela. Trump said this will speaking exclusively to reporters of the New York Times on Thursday (January 8). When the president was asked on the time duration. He replied by saying, “I would say much longer.” He went on to further say, "We will rebuild it in a very profitable way. We're going to be using oil, and we're going to be taking oil. We're getting oil prices down, and we're going to be giving money to Venezuela, which they desperately need."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-will-rebuild-venezuela-in-profitable-way-trump-on-using-oil-reserves-1767874085478">‘Will rebuild Venezuela in profitable way’: Trump on using oil reserves</a>&nbsp;The president went on to further say that he was 'getting along very well' with the current interim president Delcy Rodriguez. On Tuesday (January 6), Trump revealed a plan to refine and sell up to 50 million barrels of oil that had been there in the country under the US blockade. “They’re giving us everything that we feel is necessary,” Trump was quoted as saying, while he was referring to the Venezuelan government.&nbsp;On Wednesday (January 7), White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, in her press briefing said that the US has maximum leverage in the governance of Venezuela. “We're continuing to be in close coordination with the interim authorities, and their decisions are going to continue to be dictated by the United States of America,” Karoline Leavitt was quoted as saying.&nbsp;The White House press secretary also said that there are currently no troops on the ground in Venezuela. On being asked about the safety and security of oil workers in Venezuela, Karoline Leavitt said that the president reserves the right to use the US military if necessary. The president is also going to meet some of the oil executives on Friday (January 9). "The meeting is on Friday, and it's just a meeting to discuss, obviously, the immense opportunity that is before these oil companies right now," White House Press Secretary said reporters.

'Only time will tell', says US President Donald Trump over US governance on Venezuela

US President Donald Trump suggested that 'only time will tell' on the topic that how long the United States will take over the governance of Venezuela. Trump said this will speaking exclusively to reporters of the New York Times on Thursday (January 8). When the president was asked on the time duration. He replied by saying, “I would say much longer.” He went on to further say, "We will rebuild it in a very profitable way. We're going to be using oil, and we're going to be taking oil. We're getting oil prices down, and we're going to be giving money to Venezuela, which they desperately need." Also Read: ‘Will rebuild Venezuela in profitable way’: Trump on using oil reserves The president went on to further say that he was 'getting along very well' with the current interim president Delcy Rodriguez. On Tuesday (January 6), Trump revealed a plan to refine and sell up to 50 million barrels of oil that had been there in the country under the US blockade. “They’re giving us everything that we feel is necessary,” Trump was quoted as saying, while he was referring to the Venezuelan government. On Wednesday (January 7), White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, in her press briefing said that the US has maximum leverage in the governance of Venezuela. “We're continuing to be in close coordination with the interim authorities, and their decisions are going to continue to be dictated by the United States of America,” Karoline Leavitt was quoted as saying. The White House press secretary also said that there are currently no troops on the ground in Venezuela. On being asked about the safety and security of oil workers in Venezuela, Karoline Leavitt said that the president reserves the right to use the US military if necessary. The president is also going to meet some of the oil executives on Friday (January 9). "The meeting is on Friday, and it's just a meeting to discuss, obviously, the immense opportunity that is before these oil companies right now," White House Press Secretary said reporters.

In an interview on Thursday (January 8), US President Donald Trump didn't give a definite time period of till when the United States is planning to govern Venezuela&nbsp;

Venezuela shipped 113 metric tons of gold worth $5.2 billion to Switzerland between 2013 and 2016 to support its economy. Exports stopped after 2017 following the imposition of international sanctions.

Why did Maduro move $5.2 billion worth of gold to Switzerland?

In a sweeping foreign policy move, Donald Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from as many as 66 international organisations, most of them linked to the United Nations. The decision includes pulling out of a key UN climate treaty and marks one of the largest mass exits by the US from global institutions.

Trump Pulls US Out of 66 Global Bodies, Exits Key UN Climate Treaty

US President Donald Trump has raised fresh doubts about NATO’s commitment, questioning whether the alliance would come to America’s aid in times of need.

Donald Trump: Doubt NATO Will be There for US When Needed

US President Donald Trump had hinted at increasing the military budget by 50 per cent to $1.5 trillion, which would allow the US to build its “Dream Military”. The congressional approval for the year 2026 was $1 trillion. Trump suggested that the increased spending was necessary as the times are "troubled and dangerous". He also lauded the “tariffs” which have boosted the revenues would be able to cover the increased spending.&nbsp;

Since the attack on Venezuela, the Trump administration has taken an imperial tone. It had projected itself as the superpower of the Western hemisphere. It had claimed it would dictate "policy" in Venezuela. It also threatened to annex Greenland either by money or force, despite repeated pushbacks from Denmark and other NATO allies.&nbsp;Trump also, in a lengthy post, went after the “State Defence Contractors and the Defence Industry”. He clamped down on the industry for allowing massive stock buybacks instead of spending on infrastructure. He targeted the executive pay packages of the defence industry. He complained, “MILITARY EQUIPMENT IS NOT BEING MADE FAST ENOUGH.”&nbsp;

Trump, in the lengthy 322-word post, pointed out the malpractice of the Defence Contractors, who seek Federal Funding and help from Financial institutions, and spend exorbitant money on shareholders and their own paychecks through “Dividends, Stock Buybacks, and Over Compensation of Executives.”He specifically targeted the Defence Contractor Raytheon, which has been the least responsive to the necessities of the Department of War. He threatened to cancel all the contracts of Rayethon if it didn't fall in line. “Our Country comes FIRST, and they’re going to have to learn that, the hard way!” said Trump in a subsequent Truth Social Post. Trump's railing on the defence contractor Raytheon saw its share price plummet by over 10 per cent. Similar was seen with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Gunman dropping 8-10 per cent.

Trump's desire to increase Defence spending will need approval from Congress. The Republicans are calling Trump's aspiration a “good news story”. They have long argued for Pentagon funding at 5 per cent of the total GDP. &nbsp;According to a defence lobbyist quoted by Politico, Golden Dome and Golden Fleet are not possible without a bill of that size. However, experts at the Federal Budget watchdog, Taxpayers for Common Sense, claim that the math does not add up on Trump's spending, and Congress is about to approve a 13 per cent increase in Pentagon spending this year. The overall debt is over $38 trillion."We’re over $38 trillion in debt. We have real needs, at home and abroad, none of which will be easier to meet by hitting the gas pedal on the debt crisis," said Steve Ellis, President of Taxpayers for Common Sense. He asserted that the tariff will not offset the deficit, "the math doesn’t add up, he has also promised that revenue will be used to reduce the deficit, send $2000 checks to citizens, bailout farmers impacted by the trade war, and the list goes on."&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Trump hints at a 50% hike in US military spending to $1.5 trillion, lashes out at defence contractors amid rising debt and global tensions.

US President Donald Trump had hinted at increasing the military budget by 50 per cent to $1.5 trillion, which would allow the US to build its “Dream Military”. The congressional approval for the year 2026 was $1 trillion. Trump suggested that the increased spending was necessary as the times are "troubled and dangerous". He also lauded the “tariffs” which have boosted the revenues would be able to cover the increased spending.

Trump hints at a 50 per cent hike in US military spending to $1.5 trillion, lashes out at defence contractors amid rising debt and global tensions.

Trump pushes $1.5 trillion budget for ‘dream military’, targets US defence contractors

Gaza Ceasefire: President Trump plans to announce the Gaza Board of Peace as part of advancing the ceasefire deal's second phase, with around 15 countries expected to participate in overseeing Gaza's reconstruction and governance.


Gaza Ceasefire: Trump Set to Launch Gaza Board of Peace with 15 Nations

President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jan 7) signed an order withdrawing the United States from 66 organisations and treaties, which, as per a White House memorandum, are "contrary to the interests of the United States." This sweeping exit includes a departure from the India-led International Solar Alliance, a global initiative to boost solar energy adoption, enhance energy access, and combat climate change.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/minneapolis-on-edge-ice-agent-shot-renee-nicole-good-in-the-face-just-blocks-from-where-george-floyd-was-killed-by-police-1767837077854">Chilling parallel as ICE kills Renee Good steps from George Floyd murder site</a><h2>How many UN organisations has the US exit now?</h2>Reports suggest that roughly half of the organisations and treaties the US exited on Wednesday, are affiliated with the United Nations. The most notable is the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which happens to be the parent treaty underpinning all major international climate agreements.Trump, a climate change denier, previously also pulled the US from the landmark Paris climate accord. He has been known to openly scorn scientific consensus that human activity is warming the planet, and derides climate science as a "hoax."<h2>Can Trump do this? Or was this an illegal exit?</h2>While the US Constitution requires a two-thirds Senate majority to approve treaties, it does not clearly spell out how a president may withdraw from them, a legal grey area that could prompt court challenges.However, critics slammed the move as "illegal". Jean Su of the Center for Biological Diversity said "Pulling out of the UNFCCC is a whole order of magnitude different from pulling out of the Paris Agreement." She argued that it is "illegal for the President to unilaterally pull out of a treaty that required two-thirds of the Senate vote" and said legal options were being explored.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/maduro-captured-100-dead-over-hundred-injured-venezuela-reveals-grim-toll-of-us-raid-1767840789132">Maduro captured, 100 dead, over hundred injured: Venezuela reveals grim toll of US raid</a>Li Shuo of the Asia Society Policy Institute described the decision as "a heavy blow to global climate action, fracturing hard-won consensus".Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the move, saying many international bodies were driven by "progressive ideology" and sought to constrain American sovereignty. "From DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) mandates to 'gender equity' campaigns to climate orthodoxy, many international organisations now serve a globalist project," he said. On X, he noted that Trump has kept a “key promise” made to Americans: “We will stop subsidising globalist bureaucrats who act against our interests. The Trump Administration will always put America and Americans first.”

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<h2>Which organisations/treaties did the US exit?</h2>Along with UNFCCC, the memo orders US withdrawal from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the International Renewable Energy Agency, UN Oceans and UN Water.<h3>Full list of organisations/treaties Trump has pulled the US out:</h3>(a) Non-United Nations Organizations:(i) 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy Compact;(ii) Colombo Plan Council;(iii) Commission for Environmental Cooperation;(iv) Education Cannot Wait;(v) European Centre of Excellence for CounteringHybrid Threats;(vi) Forum of European National Highway Research Laboratories;(vii) Freedom Online Coalition;(viii) Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund;(ix) Global Counterterrorism Forum;(x) Global Forum on Cyber Expertise;(xi) Global Forum on Migration and Development;(xii) Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research;(xiii) Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals, and Sustainable Development;(xiv) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change;(xv) Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services;(xvi) International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property;(xvii) International Cotton Advisory Committee;(xviii) International Development Law Organization;(xix) International Energy Forum;(xx) International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies;(xxi) International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance;(xxii) International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law;(xxiii) International Lead and Zinc Study Group;(xxiv) International Renewable Energy Agency;(xxv) International Solar Alliance;(xxvi) International Tropical Timber Organization;(xxvii) International Union for Conservation of Nature;(xxviii) Pan American Institute of Geography and History;(xxix) Partnership for Atlantic Cooperation;(xxx) Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combatting Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia;(xxxi) Regional Cooperation Council;(xxxii) Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century;(xxxiii) Science and Technology Center in Ukraine;(xxxiv) Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme; and(xxxv) Venice Commission of the Council of Europe.(b) United Nations (UN) Organizations:(i) Department of Economic and Social Affairs;(ii) UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) — Economic Commission for Africa;(iii) ECOSOC — Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean;(iv) ECOSOC — Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific;(v) ECOSOC — Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia;(vi) International Law Commission;(vii) International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals;(viii) International Trade Centre;(ix) Office of the Special Adviser on Africa;(x) Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Children in Armed Conflict;(xi) Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict;(xii) Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children;(xiii) Peacebuilding Commission;(xiv) Peacebuilding Fund;(xv) Permanent Forum on People of African Descent;(xvi) UN Alliance of Civilizations;(xvii) UN Collaborative Programme on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries;(xviii) UN Conference on Trade and Development;(xix) UN Democracy Fund;(xx) UN Energy;(xxi) UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women;(xxii) UN Framework Convention on Climate Change;(xxiii) UN Human Settlements Programme;(xxiv) UN Institute for Training and Research;(xxv) UN Oceans;(xxvi) UN Population Fund;(xxvii) UN Register of Conventional Arms;(xxviii) UN System Chief Executives Board for Coordination;(xxix) UN System Staff College;(xxx) UN Water; and(xxxi) UN University. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Donald Trump has ordered the US out of 66 global bodies and treaties, including the India-led International Solar Alliance and key UN climate institutions. Critics slammed the move as ‘illegal’ and devastating for climate action.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Jan 7) signed an order withdrawing the United States from 66 organisations and treaties, which, as per a White House memorandum, are "contrary to the interests of the United States." This sweeping exit includes a departure from the India-led International Solar Alliance, a global initiative to boost solar energy adoption, enhance energy access, and combat climate change. Also read | Chilling parallel as ICE kills Renee Good steps from George Floyd murder site How many UN organisations has the US exit now? Reports suggest that roughly half of the organisations and treaties the US exited on Wednesday, are affiliated with the United Nations. The most notable is the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which happens to be the parent treaty underpinning all major international climate agreements. Trump, a climate change denier, previously also pulled the US from the landmark Paris climate accord. He has been known to openly scorn scientific consensus that human activity is warming the planet, and derides climate science as a "hoax." Can Trump do this? Or was this an illegal exit? While the US Constitution requires a two-thirds Senate majority to approve treaties, it does not clearly spell out how a president may withdraw from them, a legal grey area that could prompt court challenges. However, critics slammed the move as "illegal". Jean Su of the Center for Biological Diversity said "Pulling out of the UNFCCC is a whole order of magnitude different from pulling out of the Paris Agreement." She argued that it is "illegal for the President to unilaterally pull out of a treaty that required two-thirds of the Senate vote" and said legal options were being explored. Also read | Maduro captured, 100 dead, over hundred injured: Venezuela reveals grim toll of US raid Li Shuo of the Asia Society Policy Institute described the decision as "a heavy blow to global climate action, fracturing hard-won consensus". Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the move, saying many international bodies were driven by "progressive ideology" and sought to constrain American sovereignty. "From DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) mandates to 'gender equity' campaigns to climate orthodoxy, many international organisations now serve a globalist project," he said. On X, he noted that Trump has kept a “key promise” made to Americans: “We will stop subsidising globalist bureaucrats who act against our interests. The Trump Administration will always put America and Americans first.”

Donald Trump has ordered the US out of 66 global bodies and treaties, including the India-led International Solar Alliance and key UN climate institutions. Critics slammed the move as ‘illegal’ and devastating for climate action. FULL LIST HERE.

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US President Donald Trump has been discussing "a range of options" to acquire Greenland, including use of the military, the White House said.

The White House told the BBC that acquiring Greenland - a semi-autonomous region of fellow Nato member Denmark – was a "national security priority".

White House Confirms US Discussing Greenland Purchase, Military Option Possible

Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello on Wednesday (Jan 7) revealed that about 100 people were killed in the US military operation that ended with the capture of president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in Caracas. This revelation marks the first official casualty figure from Venezuelan authorities since the US raid.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-trolls-allies-and-rivals-alike-with-donroe-doctrine-cartoon-after-maduro-capture-1767691813384">Trump trolls allies and rivals alike with 'Donroe Doctrine' cartoon after Maduro capture</a><h2>100 killed, dozens injured</h2>Speaking on state television, Cabello described the strike as a "terrible" attack on the country, and said "So far -- and I mean so far -- there are 100 dead and a similar number of wounded"."The attack on our country was terrible," he said, adding that Maduro and first lady Flores were also injured in the US operation. However, he said that they were now "recovering". Maduro and Flores were flown to New York and arraigned in federal court, where they have pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and related charges. Both were seen walking on their own power during a New York court arraignment this week.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-claims-venezuela-will-hand-over-30-to-50-million-barrels-of-oil-rodriguez-insists-no-foreign-power-running-country-1767750235743">Trump claims Venezuela will hand over 30 to 50 million barrels of oil, Rodriguez insists 'no foreign power' running country</a><h2>23 members of the military were killed</h2>Earlier reports from Venezuelan officials had not put a precise overall death count on the raid. Before Cabello's remarks, Venezuela's armed forces released the names of 23 members of its security forces who were killed. On X, the Venezuelan military posted a tribute for the fallen soldiers, and said, “Duel, Honour and Glory. Three words for those who are no longer here. For the patriots who wrote in blood on January 3rd a tragic page of our history. We remember them not because of the cause, but because of their sacrifice.”

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The Cuban government also reported that 32 of its military and intelligence personnel were killed during the operation.<h2>Venezuela buries victims of US attack</h2>On Wednesday, the Venezuelan military released videos documenting the funerals of soldiers who lost their lives during the United States attack. The footage showed dozens of mourning relatives and coffins adorned with Venezuelan flags. Bouquets and wreaths, along with photographs of the dead, adorned the caskets, escorted by uniformed troops in formation. Previously, on Tuesday, Interim President Delcy Rodriguez had declared seven days of mourning for the victims.&nbsp;

Venezuela says about 100 people were killed in the US raid that captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, the first official toll since the operation. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said the 'terrible’ attack also left a similar number of wounded.

Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello on Wednesday (Jan 7) revealed that about 100 people were killed in the US military operation that ended with the capture of president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores in Caracas. This revelation marks the first official casualty figure from Venezuelan authorities since the US raid. Also read | Trump trolls allies and rivals alike with 'Donroe Doctrine' cartoon after Maduro capture 100 killed, dozens injured Speaking on state television, Cabello described the strike as a "terrible" attack on the country, and said "So far -- and I mean so far -- there are 100 dead and a similar number of wounded". "The attack on our country was terrible," he said, adding that Maduro and first lady Flores were also injured in the US operation. However, he said that they were now "recovering". Maduro and Flores were flown to New York and arraigned in federal court, where they have pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and related charges. Both were seen walking on their own power during a New York court arraignment this week. Also read | Trump claims Venezuela will hand over 30 to 50 million barrels of oil, Rodriguez insists 'no foreign power' running country 23 members of the military were killed Earlier reports from Venezuelan officials had not put a precise overall death count on the raid. Before Cabello's remarks, Venezuela's armed forces released the names of 23 members of its security forces who were killed. On X, the Venezuelan military posted a tribute for the fallen soldiers, and said, “Duel, Honour and Glory. Three words for those who are no longer here. For the patriots who wrote in blood on January 3rd a tragic page of our history. We remember them not because of the cause, but because of their sacrifice.”

Venezuela says about 100 people were killed in the US raid that captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, the first official toll since the operation. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said the 'terrible’ attack also left a similar number of wounded.

Maduro captured, 100 dead, over hundred injured: Venezuela reveals grim toll of US raid

US Discussing Options to Acquire Greenland Including Using Military, White House Says

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, in her press briefing on Wednesday (January 7), said that the US has maximum leverage in the governance of Venezuela. “We're continuing to be in close coordination with the interim authorities, and their decisions are going to continue to be dictated by the United States of America,” Karoline Leavitt said during the press briefing.&nbsp;White House also said that there are currently no troops on the ground in Venezuela. When asked about the security of oil workers in Venezuela, the White House said that Trump reserves the right to use the US military if necessary. Trump is also going to meet some of the oil executives on Friday. "The meeting is on Friday, and it's just a meeting to discuss, obviously, the immense opportunity that is before these oil companies right now," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. &nbsp;Earlier in the day, the United States seized a second oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, according to the US Southern Command. This marks a further intensification of Washington's crackdown on illegal maritime oil trafficking. The tanker, named M/T Sophia, was intercepted during a pre-dawn operation in international waters. US authorities have labeled the vessel as a stateless, sanctioned "dark fleet" ship allegedly engaged in illicit activities. The US Coast Guard has since taken control of the tanker and is escorting it to the United States, where further decisions will be made regarding its future.&nbsp;The White House also said that an oil tanker intercepted by US forces in the North Atlantic was not legitimately registered as a Russian vessel and was classified as stateless after falsely claiming a national flag. According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the ship was part of a Venezuelan “shadow fleet” involved in transporting oil under sanctions. She said the tanker was seized under a judicial order, and as a result, its crew now faces potential prosecution. &nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-you-may-be-deported-us-cautions-international-students-against-violation-of-laws-details-on-advisory-1767799946678">'You may be deported': US cautions international students against violation of laws. Details on advisory</a>&nbsp;According to Southern Command, the operation was a joint effort between the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security. US officials highlighted that the tanker lacked a valid national registry at the time of its interception, leading to its designation as stateless under international maritime law. This seizure follows a months-long pursuit of a different tanker, previously known as Marinera. That vessel was targeted last month in the Caribbean for suspected involvement in transporting sanctioned oil linked to Iran and Venezuela. After evading an attempted boarding, the ship reportedly altered its course, changed its name, and re-registered under a Russian flag, after initially falsely claiming to be registered in Guyana.

'US has 'maximum leverage' in governance of Venezuela': White House

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, in her press briefing on Wednesday (January 7), said that the US has maximum leverage in the governance of Venezuela. “We're continuing to be in close coordination with the interim authorities, and their decisions are going to continue to be dictated by the United States of America,” Karoline Leavitt said during the press briefing. White House also said that there are currently no troops on the ground in Venezuela. When asked about the security of oil workers in Venezuela, the White House said that Trump reserves the right to use the US military if necessary. Trump is also going to meet some of the oil executives on Friday. "The meeting is on Friday, and it's just a meeting to discuss, obviously, the immense opportunity that is before these oil companies right now," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. Earlier in the day, the United States seized a second oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, according to the US Southern Command. This marks a further intensification of Washington's crackdown on illegal maritime oil trafficking. The tanker, named M/T Sophia, was intercepted during a pre-dawn operation in international waters. US authorities have labeled the vessel as a stateless, sanctioned "dark fleet" ship allegedly engaged in illicit activities. The US Coast Guard has since taken control of the tanker and is escorting it to the United States, where further decisions will be made regarding its future. The White House also said that an oil tanker intercepted by US forces in the North Atlantic was not legitimately registered as a Russian vessel and was classified as stateless after falsely claiming a national flag. According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the ship was part of a Venezuelan “shadow fleet” involved in transporting oil under sanctions. She said the tanker was seized under a judicial order, and as a result, its crew now faces potential prosecution. Also Read: 'You may be deported': US cautions international students against violation of laws. Details on advisory According to Southern Command, the operation was a joint effort between the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security. US officials highlighted that the tanker lacked a valid national registry at the time of its interception, leading to its designation as stateless under international maritime law. This seizure follows a months-long pursuit of a different tanker, previously known as Marinera. That vessel was targeted last month in the Caribbean for suspected involvement in transporting sanctioned oil linked to Iran and Venezuela. After evading an attempted boarding, the ship reportedly altered its course, changed its name, and re-registered under a Russian flag, after initially falsely claiming to be registered in Guyana.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, during a press briefing on Wednesday (January 7), said that currently there are no troops in Venezuela and that the US has maximum leverage in the governance of Venezuela

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed his interest in acquiring Greenland. The Trump administration has been weighing its options, either to use a military operation or to purchase it with money. The White House, in a statement, said that the US views the Arctic as key to national security to deter its adversaries in the region.&nbsp;<h2>Why do the US want Greenland?</h2>The arctic nation of Greenland is positioned between Russia and the United States, is of high strategic importance for the dominance of Arctic security. The US National Security Strategy 2025 reveals a "Trump Corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine, asserting that the Western Hemisphere should remain under US influence, free of any incursion from its adversaries like Russia and China.&nbsp;Greenland has diverse natural resources, from large amounts of oil and gas to critical rare earth elements such as lithium, copper, and uranium, which are vital for technologies of the future, such as wind turbines, electric vehicles, energy storage technologies, and national security applications. Accessing Greenland will allow the &nbsp;US to decrease its dependence on China for rare earth elements.&nbsp;Moreover, Greenland sits at the strategic "GIUK gap" &nbsp;(Greenland, Iceland and the United Kingdom). It's a key corridor to monitor Russian naval movement between the Arctic and Atlantic. The US already has a Cold War era base, Pituffik Space Base, critical to missile warning and could help in creating Trump's ambitious Golden Dome against ballistic missile threat.&nbsp;The island nation becomes more important with global warming and the resulting melting ice creating a new shipping route that will drastically reduce travelling time compared to the Suez Canal. So control over Greenland will allow the US better strategic control over these emerging trade routes.&nbsp;“A more recent and emerging threat or factor is the fact that Greenland straddles two potential shipping routes through the Arctic, the Northwest Passage and the Transpolar Sea Route," said Otto Svendsen, associate fellow with the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a Washington-based think tank.“Trump is a real estate guy,” Clayton Allen, head of practice at Eurasia Group, a political risk consultancy, told CNBC “Greenland is sitting on some of the most valuable real estate in terms of economic advantage and strategic defence for the next three to five decades.”<h2>Can the US acquire Greenland?</h2>According to a report by the NYT, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the US wants to buy Greenland, and the recent rhetoric does not imply an imminent threat. “The president and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important foreign policy goal, and of course, utilising the US military is always an option at the commander-in-chief’s disposal,” said White House in a statement. But Denmark has repeatedly asserted that Greenland is not for sale, and said that any attack on a NATO country means the end of the alliance. This might just sit well with Russia, China and the Global South.

Trump weighs money or force to acquire Greenland. Here’s why the US considers the Arctic island vital to security, resources, and global power politics.

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed his interest in acquiring Greenland. The Trump administration has been weighing its options, either to use a military operation or to purchase it with money. The White House, in a statement, said that the US views the Arctic as key to national security to deter its adversaries in the region. Why do the US want Greenland? The arctic nation of Greenland is positioned between Russia and the United States, is of high strategic importance for the dominance of Arctic security. The US National Security Strategy 2025 reveals a "Trump Corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine, asserting that the Western Hemisphere should remain under US influence, free of any incursion from its adversaries like Russia and China. Greenland has diverse natural resources, from large amounts of oil and gas to critical rare earth elements such as lithium, copper, and uranium, which are vital for technologies of the future, such as wind turbines, electric vehicles, energy storage technologies, and national security applications. Accessing Greenland will allow the US to decrease its dependence on China for rare earth elements. Moreover, Greenland sits at the strategic "GIUK gap" (Greenland, Iceland and the United Kingdom). It's a key corridor to monitor Russian naval movement between the Arctic and Atlantic. The US already has a Cold War era base, Pituffik Space Base, critical to missile warning and could help in creating Trump's ambitious Golden Dome against ballistic missile threat. The island nation becomes more important with global warming and the resulting melting ice creating a new shipping route that will drastically reduce travelling time compared to the Suez Canal. So control over Greenland will allow the US better strategic control over these emerging trade routes. “A more recent and emerging threat or factor is the fact that Greenland straddles two potential shipping routes through the Arctic, the Northwest Passage and the Transpolar Sea Route," said Otto Svendsen, associate fellow with the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a Washington-based think tank. “Trump is a real estate guy,” Clayton Allen, head of practice at Eurasia Group, a political risk consultancy, told CNBC “Greenland is sitting on some of the most valuable real estate in terms of economic advantage and strategic defence for the next three to five decades.” Can the US acquire Greenland? According to a report by the NYT, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the US wants to buy Greenland, and the recent rhetoric does not imply an imminent threat. “The president and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important foreign policy goal, and of course, utilising the US military is always an option at the commander-in-chief’s disposal,” said White House in a statement. But Denmark has repeatedly asserted that Greenland is not for sale, and said that any attack on a NATO country means the end of the alliance. This might just sit well with Russia, China and the Global South.

Trump weighs money or force to acquire Greenland. Here’s why the US considers the Arctic island vital to security, resources, and global power politics.

Why Trump wants Greenland and whether the US could buy or seize it

France said on Wednesday it is working with allies in response to the United States' ​threat to take over Greenland, as ⁠Europe sought to address the ambitions of US President Donald Trump in the region. A US military move to seize Greenland from Denmark, a longtime ally, would jolt the NATO alliance and further strain relations between Trump ‌and European ‌leaders.&nbsp;French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the issue would be discussed later in the day with his German and Polish counterparts. "We want to take action, but we want to do so together with our European partners," he said on France Inter radio.&nbsp;Leaders from major European countries and Canada have also voiced strong support for Greenland, stressing that the Arctic territory belongs to its people. Their statements came after Trump renewed his push to assert US control over the island, according to a report by Reuters.<h3>Denmark has failed to adequately safeguard Greenland&nbsp;</h3>Trump has again argued that Greenland is important to US military interests and claimed Denmark has failed to adequately safeguard it. The ‍idea, first raised during his initial term in 2019, has resurfaced, with the White House confirming on Tuesday that Trump is exploring ways to acquire Greenland, which include the possible use of military force, despite firm opposition from Europe.&nbsp;Barrot also indicated that a US military operation had been ruled out by a top US official. "I myself was on the phone yesterday with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (...) who confirmed that ‍this was not the approach taken ... he ruled out the possibility of an invasion (of Greenland)," he said.&nbsp;After the US military operation captured Venezuela's president had already sparked ⁠concerns, highlighting that Greenland might face a similar scenario. Following the attack on Venezuela, the island nation has continuously stated that it does not want to be included in the United States.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the issue would be discussed later in the day with his German and Polish counterparts. "We want to take action, but we want to do so together with our European partners," he said on France Inter radio.

France said on Wednesday it is working with allies in response to the United States' threat to take over Greenland, as ⁠Europe sought to address the ambitions of US President Donald Trump in the region. A US military move to seize Greenland from Denmark, a longtime ally, would jolt the NATO alliance and further strain relations between Trump ‌and European ‌leaders. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the issue would be discussed later in the day with his German and Polish counterparts. "We want to take action, but we want to do so together with our European partners," he said on France Inter radio. Leaders from major European countries and Canada have also voiced strong support for Greenland, stressing that the Arctic territory belongs to its people. Their statements came after Trump renewed his push to assert US control over the island, according to a report by Reuters. Denmark has failed to adequately safeguard Greenland Trump has again argued that Greenland is important to US military interests and claimed Denmark has failed to adequately safeguard it. The ‍idea, first raised during his initial term in 2019, has resurfaced, with the White House confirming on Tuesday that Trump is exploring ways to acquire Greenland, which include the possible use of military force, despite firm opposition from Europe. Barrot also indicated that a US military operation had been ruled out by a top US official. "I myself was on the phone yesterday with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (...) who confirmed that ‍this was not the approach taken ... he ruled out the possibility of an invasion (of Greenland)," he said. After the US military operation captured Venezuela's president had already sparked ⁠concerns, highlighting that Greenland might face a similar scenario. Following the attack on Venezuela, the island nation has continuously stated that it does not want to be included in the United States.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the issue would be discussed later in the day with his German and Polish counterparts. "We want to take action, but we want to do so together with our European partners," he said on France Inter radio.

Trump’s Greenland ambition alarms Europe; France, allies push back against US' takeover threat

US President Donald Trump expressed concern on Tuesday, highlighting that Republicans must win the congressional midterm elections of 2026 - or else he will be impeached by Democrats. "You gotta win the midterms 'cause, if we don't win the midterms, it's just gonna be - I mean, they'll find a reason to impeach me," Trump told Republican lawmakers at a retreat in Washington, and added that "I'll get impeached."&nbsp;With November elections looming, a vote that could derail his agenda and open the door to congressional scrutiny, Donald Trump urged allies who hold a slim majority in the US House to set aside internal rifts. He pressed them to promote his positions on gender issues, healthcare and election integrity to voters frustrated by rising living costs.&nbsp;"They say that when you win the presidency, you lose the midterm. I wish you could explain to me what the hell's going on with the mind of the public," Trump said, news agency Reuters reported.<h3>Trump under pressure?</h3>Meanwhile, after ordering a bold military operation that led to the capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, Trump is facing growing calls to refocus on domestic priorities, particularly inflation and prices. On Tuesday, he largely sidestepped those concerns, blaming Democrats for the problem and urging Republicans to campaign on strong stock market performance.&nbsp;Trump also briefly referenced the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, as Democrats marked its fifth anniversary by accusing Republicans of attempting to rewrite history during an event at the John F Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts.&nbsp;Last year, Trump removed its board of Democratic appointees, where the remaining trustees voted in favour of Trump in December to rename the centre to include his name along with former President Kennedy. He continuously made false claims that Washington had experienced no homicides in seven months.&nbsp;Surprisingly, Washington police confirmed a murder on New Year's Eve and reported at least 127 homicides that took place in 2025. In addition, Trump predicted that Republicans would beat the odds and deliver an "epic midterm victory," but also complained about some members who don't follow the path.&nbsp;All seats in the US House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate will be up for grabs in November. Historically, incumbent presidents have lost House seats in every midterm election since 2006, during George W. Bush’s presidency.&nbsp;Trump has called on Republicans to more aggressively counter Democrats’ largely unified stance on healthcare, as the opposition party pushes to renew lapsed subsidies that lowered Obamacare insurance costs for millions of Americans.&nbsp;During his 2017-21 term, Trump was impeached twice by the Democrat-controlled House, over his Ukraine policy and the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot involving his supporters. He was acquitted by the Senate on both occasions. In his second term, some House Democrats have again introduced impeachment articles, accusations the White House has rejected.&nbsp;

With November elections looming, a vote that could derail his agenda and open the door to congressional scrutiny, Donald Trump urged allies who hold a slim majority in the US House to set aside internal rifts.

US President Donald Trump expressed concern on Tuesday, highlighting that Republicans must win the congressional midterm elections of 2026 - or else he will be impeached by Democrats. "You gotta win the midterms 'cause, if we don't win the midterms, it's just gonna be - I mean, they'll find a reason to impeach me," Trump told Republican lawmakers at a retreat in Washington, and added that "I'll get impeached." With November elections looming, a vote that could derail his agenda and open the door to congressional scrutiny, Donald Trump urged allies who hold a slim majority in the US House to set aside internal rifts. He pressed them to promote his positions on gender issues, healthcare and election integrity to voters frustrated by rising living costs. "They say that when you win the presidency, you lose the midterm. I wish you could explain to me what the hell's going on with the mind of the public," Trump said, news agency Reuters reported. Trump under pressure? Meanwhile, after ordering a bold military operation that led to the capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, Trump is facing growing calls to refocus on domestic priorities, particularly inflation and prices. On Tuesday, he largely sidestepped those concerns, blaming Democrats for the problem and urging Republicans to campaign on strong stock market performance. Trump also briefly referenced the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, as Democrats marked its fifth anniversary by accusing Republicans of attempting to rewrite history during an event at the John F Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts. Last year, Trump removed its board of Democratic appointees, where the remaining trustees voted in favour of Trump in December to rename the centre to include his name along with former President Kennedy. He continuously made false claims that Washington had experienced no homicides in seven months. Surprisingly, Washington police confirmed a murder on New Year's Eve and reported at least 127 homicides that took place in 2025. In addition, Trump predicted that Republicans would beat the odds and deliver an "epic midterm victory," but also complained about some members who don't follow the path. All seats in the US House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate will be up for grabs in November. Historically, incumbent presidents have lost House seats in every midterm election since 2006, during George W. Bush’s presidency. Trump has called on Republicans to more aggressively counter Democrats’ largely unified stance on healthcare, as the opposition party pushes to renew lapsed subsidies that lowered Obamacare insurance costs for millions of Americans. During his 2017-21 term, Trump was impeached twice by the Democrat-controlled House, over his Ukraine policy and the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot involving his supporters. He was acquitted by the Senate on both occasions. In his second term, some House Democrats have again introduced impeachment articles, accusations the White House has rejected.

With November elections looming, a vote that could derail his agenda and open the door to congressional scrutiny, Donald Trump urged allies who hold a slim majority in the US House to set aside internal rifts.

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