Marijuana Reclassification: President Donald Trump is reportedly considering an executive order to ease federal marijuana restrictions, potentially reclassifying the drug from Schedule I to Schedule III. This move, which would mark the most significant change in U.S. marijuana policy in decades, would not legalize cannabis but could allow for broader medical research and provide tax benefits to the cannabis industry. 


Marijuana Reclassification: Trump Weighs Order to Ease Marijuana Curbs

Epstein Files: House Democrats have released 19 photographs from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, featuring prominent figures including President Donald Trump and former President Bill Clinton. The images, part of a larger trove of over 95,000 photos obtained from Epstein’s estate, are intended to shed light on the financier’s associations with powerful individuals and intensify scrutiny of his network.


Epstein Files: Trump, Clinton Featured in New Photo Release

Epstein Files: Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released 19 new photographs from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, including images of US President Donald Trump and former President Bill Clinton. The photos, part of a larger trove of over 95,000 images, highlight Epstein’s connections with prominent public figures and influential personalities. 

Epstein Files: Democrats Release 19 Epstein Estate Photos Featuring Trump, Clinton |

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Dec 12) said that the Prime Ministers of Thailand and Cambodia agreed to halt fighting after days of deadly border clashes. Trump announced the truce on his social media platform &nbsp;Truth Social, after speaking with both leaders over the phone. Earlier in the day, the Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said that he told the US president that Cambodia is at fault for the recent border clashes, hinting that Bangonk was willing to halt the clashes.&nbsp;"I had a very good conversation this morning with the Prime Minister of Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul, and the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Manet, concerning the very unfortunate reawakening of their long-running War. They have agreed to CEASE all shooting effective this evening, and go back to the original Peace Accord made with me, and them, with the help of the Great Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim," Trump said in a post on Truth Social, referring to an agreement reached in October.&nbsp;"The roadside bomb that originally killed and wounded numerous Thai Soldiers was an accident, but Thailand nevertheless retaliated very strongly. Both Countries are ready for PEACE and continued Trade with the United States of America", he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-trump-planning-core-5-superclub-with-india-as-an-alternative-to-g7-sidelining-europe-1765552327790">Is Trump planning Core-5 superclub with India as alternative to G7, sidelining Europe?</a>&nbsp;Hailing the Malaysian president for his contribution in brokering the true Trump said, "It is my honour to work with Anutin and Hun in resolving what could have evolved into a major War between two otherwise wonderful and prosperous Countries! I would also like to thank the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, for his assistance in this very important matter". Fighting between the two Southeast Asian neighbours this week has killed at least 20 people and displaced nearly half a million on both sides of their disputed border. Trump, who earlier claimed credit for brokering a truce in July that halted a previous flare-up, said he would speak with both leaders to “get that one back on track.”&nbsp;In July, fighting erupted between Thai and Cambodian troops over five days, with 43 people killed and 300,000 displaced in the worst clashes along the border in a decade. Donald Trump oversaw the signing of a ceasefire agreement between the two nations in Malaysia this October, after the US president previously threatened to withhold trade privileges from the two countries unless they stopped fighting.&nbsp;The border dispute dates back centuries, originating from maps drawn when Cambodia was under French colonial rule and which Thailand says are inaccurate. A scattering of temples along the border is claimed by both sides. The ownership of the Preah Vihear Temple and surrounding areas became a major cause of friction between the two countries. Tensions have escalated over territorial claims, especially after the UNESCO designation of the temple in 2008. Periodic clashes, including skirmishes and the death of villagers, have led to diplomatic and military standoffs.

Fighting between the two Southeast Asian neighbours this week has killed at least 20 people and displaced nearly half a million on both sides of their disputed border.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Dec 12) said that the Prime Ministers of Thailand and Cambodia agreed to halt fighting after days of deadly border clashes. Trump announced the truce on his social media platform Truth Social, after speaking with both leaders over the phone. Earlier in the day, the Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said that he told the US president that Cambodia is at fault for the recent border clashes, hinting that Bangonk was willing to halt the clashes. "I had a very good conversation this morning with the Prime Minister of Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul, and the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Manet, concerning the very unfortunate reawakening of their long-running War. They have agreed to CEASE all shooting effective this evening, and go back to the original Peace Accord made with me, and them, with the help of the Great Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim," Trump said in a post on Truth Social, referring to an agreement reached in October. "The roadside bomb that originally killed and wounded numerous Thai Soldiers was an accident, but Thailand nevertheless retaliated very strongly. Both Countries are ready for PEACE and continued Trade with the United States of America", he added. Also Read: Is Trump planning Core-5 superclub with India as alternative to G7, sidelining Europe? Hailing the Malaysian president for his contribution in brokering the true Trump said, "It is my honour to work with Anutin and Hun in resolving what could have evolved into a major War between two otherwise wonderful and prosperous Countries! I would also like to thank the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim, for his assistance in this very important matter". Fighting between the two Southeast Asian neighbours this week has killed at least 20 people and displaced nearly half a million on both sides of their disputed border. Trump, who earlier claimed credit for brokering a truce in July that halted a previous flare-up, said he would speak with both leaders to “get that one back on track.” In July, fighting erupted between Thai and Cambodian troops over five days, with 43 people killed and 300,000 displaced in the worst clashes along the border in a decade. Donald Trump oversaw the signing of a ceasefire agreement between the two nations in Malaysia this October, after the US president previously threatened to withhold trade privileges from the two countries unless they stopped fighting. The border dispute dates back centuries, originating from maps drawn when Cambodia was under French colonial rule and which Thailand says are inaccurate. A scattering of temples along the border is claimed by both sides. The ownership of the Preah Vihear Temple and surrounding areas became a major cause of friction between the two countries. Tensions have escalated over territorial claims, especially after the UNESCO designation of the temple in 2008. Periodic clashes, including skirmishes and the death of villagers, have led to diplomatic and military standoffs.

Fighting between the two Southeast Asian neighbours this week has killed at least 20 people and displaced nearly half a million on both sides of their disputed border.

Trump announces ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, says both leaders agreed to uphold October peace agreement

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Friday (Dec 12) said that around 2000 Afghan nationals who entered the country after the 2021 United States withdrawal from Afghanistan have suspected connections with terrorist groups. She accused the Biden Administration of giving refuge to 100,000 Afghans in the country without proper vetting.&nbsp;She echoed the statement made by a counterterrorism official on Thursday, who said that about 2000 Afghan nationals living in the United States have been identified for alleged links with extremist organisations.&nbsp;Joe Kent, the director of the US National Counterterrorism Centre (NCTC), testified in front of the House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee that the individuals entered the country under “Operation Allies Welcome” and were under review for suspected ties to terrorist organisations.&nbsp;“We’ve identified 2,000 of that group of 88,000 who have ties to terrorist organisations,” Kent said, referring to Afghans evacuated to the United States after 2021. He said authorities were working with the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI to investigate the cases.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-is-pax-silica-initiative-the-us-led-grouping-that-excluded-india-china-us-modi-trump-jinping-trade-war-tariffs-semiconductor-us-hegemony-1765541403919">What is Pax Silica Initiative? The US-led grouping that excluded India</a>&nbsp;Kent stated that United States agencies had identified around 18,000 people with an alleged connection with militant groups who had entered America during former President Joe Biden's administration. He described these people as the most significant terrorism-related threat to the United States at present. However, he does not specify how many individuals were of Afghan origin among them.&nbsp;The NCTC director claimed that terror groups such as Islamic states and Al Qaeda are making a sanctuary in countries including Afghanistan and Syria due to the political instability, and these groups are using online platforms and encrypted apps to grow their influence and plan attacks.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/abrego-garcia-vs-trump-how-migrant-became-symbol-of-resistance-against-trump-administration-s-crackdown-on-immigrants-1765554806980">Abrego Garcia vs Trump: How a migrant became symbol of resistance against Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants</a>&nbsp;Kent blamed the policy of the Biden Administration for the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., in November. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the alleged shooter, was an Afghan national and entered the United States in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome. &nbsp;

United States agencies had identified around 18,000 people with an alleged connection with militant groups who had entered America during former President Joe Biden's administration, a senior counterterrorism official said. 

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Friday (Dec 12) said that around 2000 Afghan nationals who entered the country after the 2021 United States withdrawal from Afghanistan have suspected connections with terrorist groups. She accused the Biden Administration of giving refuge to 100,000 Afghans in the country without proper vetting. She echoed the statement made by a counterterrorism official on Thursday, who said that about 2000 Afghan nationals living in the United States have been identified for alleged links with extremist organisations. Joe Kent, the director of the US National Counterterrorism Centre (NCTC), testified in front of the House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee that the individuals entered the country under “Operation Allies Welcome” and were under review for suspected ties to terrorist organisations. “We’ve identified 2,000 of that group of 88,000 who have ties to terrorist organisations,” Kent said, referring to Afghans evacuated to the United States after 2021. He said authorities were working with the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI to investigate the cases. Also Read: What is Pax Silica Initiative? The US-led grouping that excluded India Kent stated that United States agencies had identified around 18,000 people with an alleged connection with militant groups who had entered America during former President Joe Biden's administration. He described these people as the most significant terrorism-related threat to the United States at present. However, he does not specify how many individuals were of Afghan origin among them. The NCTC director claimed that terror groups such as Islamic states and Al Qaeda are making a sanctuary in countries including Afghanistan and Syria due to the political instability, and these groups are using online platforms and encrypted apps to grow their influence and plan attacks. Also Read: Abrego Garcia vs Trump: How a migrant became symbol of resistance against Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants Kent blamed the policy of the Biden Administration for the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., in November. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the alleged shooter, was an Afghan national and entered the United States in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome.

United States agencies had identified around 18,000 people with an alleged connection with militant groups who had entered America during former President Joe Biden's administration, a senior counterterrorism official said.&nbsp;

At least 2,000 Afghans living in US have terror connections: DNI Tulsi Gabbard

A federal judge temporarily blocked the US immigration officials from once again detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, hours after the judge ordered him to be released from an immigration detention facility. The temporary restraining order issued on early Friday came as the latest setback to the Trump administration's repeated efforts to deport Abrego Gracia, who has become a symbol of resistance against Donald Trump's ongoing crackdown on immigrants after he was wrongfully deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador.<h2>Who is Abrego Garcia?</h2>Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was born in El Salvador and first arrived in the United States around 2011 as a teenager fleeing gang violence and settled in Maryland with his American wife and child. In October 2019, an immigration judge granted him protection and a work permit, ruling he could not be deported to El Salvador, citing credible threats to his life from gangs there.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-trump-planning-core-5-superclub-with-india-as-an-alternative-to-g7-sidelining-europe-1765552327790">Is Trump planning Core-5 superclub with India as alternative to G7, sidelining Europe?</a><h2>What happened in his case?</h2>On March 12, 2025, Abrego Garcia was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials in Baltimore, Maryland. Three days later, on March 15, 2025, officials deported him to El Salvador despite the 2019 protection order, sending him to the maximum-security Terrorism Confinement Centre (CECOT). The deportation proved faulty and lacking legal grounds; the US government later called the removal an “administrative error.”<h2>Return to US and Charges</h2>Following legal pressure and a US Supreme Court order on April 10, 2025, to facilitate his return. The government had to bring Abrego Garcia back to the United States on June 6, 2025. Hours after his return, he appeared in federal court in Tennessee, where a grand jury indicted him on human smuggling charges linked to a 2022 Tennessee traffic stop.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/what-is-pax-silica-initiative-the-us-led-grouping-that-excluded-india-china-us-modi-trump-jinping-trade-war-tariffs-semiconductor-us-hegemony-1765541403919">What is Pax Silica Initiative? The US-led grouping that excluded India</a><h2>Legal battle and continued detention</h2>In August 2025, a judge ordered his release from criminal custody so he could await trial in Maryland, but Immigration officials detained him again during an August 25 check-in at ICE in Baltimore, starting proceedings to deport him to a third country, such as Uganda, &nbsp;plans later blocked by federal judges.&nbsp;On 11 December 2025, a federal judge in Maryland ruled that Abrego Garcia’s detention lacked legal justification and ordered his immediate release from ICE custody, dismissing claims ICE had lawful grounds to hold him.

Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador amid the Trump administration’s ongoing crackdown on immigrants.

A federal judge temporarily blocked the US immigration officials from once again detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, hours after the judge ordered him to be released from an immigration detention facility. The temporary restraining order issued on early Friday came as the latest setback to the Trump administration's repeated efforts to deport Abrego Gracia, who has become a symbol of resistance against Donald Trump's ongoing crackdown on immigrants after he was wrongfully deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador. Who is Abrego Garcia? Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was born in El Salvador and first arrived in the United States around 2011 as a teenager fleeing gang violence and settled in Maryland with his American wife and child. In October 2019, an immigration judge granted him protection and a work permit, ruling he could not be deported to El Salvador, citing credible threats to his life from gangs there. Also Read: Is Trump planning Core-5 superclub with India as alternative to G7, sidelining Europe? What happened in his case? On March 12, 2025, Abrego Garcia was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials in Baltimore, Maryland. Three days later, on March 15, 2025, officials deported him to El Salvador despite the 2019 protection order, sending him to the maximum-security Terrorism Confinement Centre (CECOT). The deportation proved faulty and lacking legal grounds; the US government later called the removal an “administrative error.” Return to US and Charges Following legal pressure and a US Supreme Court order on April 10, 2025, to facilitate his return. The government had to bring Abrego Garcia back to the United States on June 6, 2025. Hours after his return, he appeared in federal court in Tennessee, where a grand jury indicted him on human smuggling charges linked to a 2022 Tennessee traffic stop. Also Read: What is Pax Silica Initiative? The US-led grouping that excluded India Legal battle and continued detention In August 2025, a judge ordered his release from criminal custody so he could await trial in Maryland, but Immigration officials detained him again during an August 25 check-in at ICE in Baltimore, starting proceedings to deport him to a third country, such as Uganda, plans later blocked by federal judges. On 11 December 2025, a federal judge in Maryland ruled that Abrego Garcia’s detention lacked legal justification and ordered his immediate release from ICE custody, dismissing claims ICE had lawful grounds to hold him.

Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador amid the Trump administration’s ongoing crackdown on immigrants.

Abrego Garcia vs Trump: How a migrant became symbol of resistance against Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants

An alleged U.S. strategy document has sparked debate after suggesting potential divisions within a key international bloc. The purported assessment outlines differing priorities among member nations, raising questions about unity, long-term strategic alignment, and Washington’s approach to influencing regional dynamics.

Alleged US Strategy Document Hints at Split Within Key Bloc

Donald Trump had already made America great, and now wants to “Make Europe Great Again”. A leaked document from the classified National Security Strategy suggests that the Trump administration wants to encourage four EU countries- Austria, Hungary, Italy and Poland to break apart from the European Union and align with the United States. The 29-page NSS document threatens the European Union with ‘Civilisational Erasure’ if it doesn't mend its migration policy.&nbsp;<h2>Goals outlined in the leaked document</h2>The leaked document is a longer version of the "National Security Strategy", which was circulated before the unclassified NSS document. It outlines more explicitly how the US can “Make Europe Great Again”. The focus is on sovereignty and traditional “European ways of life”. The intention is to work with Right-wing governments of white supremacists and potentially separate them from the EU framework. The White House has denied the existence of any such version.“President Trump is transparent and put his signature on one NSS that clearly instructs the US government to execute on his defined principles and priorities,” Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly told Defence One.&nbsp;However, the secret file, being reported, was obtained by Defence One, suggesting that Washington is trying to pull European right-wing parties and governments into its circle of influence. “And we should support parties, movements, and intellectual and cultural figures who seek sovereignty and preservation/restoration of traditional European ways of life … while remaining pro-American,” the document reads. This appears to be in synchrony with the unclassified documents on “cultivate resistance to Europe’s current trajectory within European nations”.&nbsp;<h2>So who can these leaders and parties be?&nbsp;</h2>The document doesn't specifically classify these parties; however, Trump had been a vocal supporter of Viktor Orbán and the Fidesz party of Hungary, Giorgia Meloni and the Brothers of Italy party on several occasions. Other parties presumably include Geert Wilders' Party for Freedom of the Netherlands; Andrej Babiš, leader of the Czech Republic populist ANO; Robert Fico's Smer party in Poland; Herbert Kickl of the far-right Freedom Party of Austria; Marine Le Pen’s National Rally in France; Vox in Spain; Reform in the UK and the AfD in Germany.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Leaked NSS files show Trump wants Austria, Hungary, Italy and Poland to exit the EU and align with the US, warning of “civilisational erasure” over EU migration policy.

Donald Trump had already made America great, and now wants to “Make Europe Great Again”. A leaked document from the classified National Security Strategy suggests that the Trump administration wants to encourage four EU countries- Austria, Hungary, Italy and Poland to break apart from the European Union and align with the United States. The 29-page NSS document threatens the European Union with ‘Civilisational Erasure’ if it doesn't mend its migration policy. Goals outlined in the leaked document The leaked document is a longer version of the "National Security Strategy", which was circulated before the unclassified NSS document. It outlines more explicitly how the US can “Make Europe Great Again”. The focus is on sovereignty and traditional “European ways of life”. The intention is to work with Right-wing governments of white supremacists and potentially separate them from the EU framework. The White House has denied the existence of any such version. “President Trump is transparent and put his signature on one NSS that clearly instructs the US government to execute on his defined principles and priorities,” Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly told Defence One. However, the secret file, being reported, was obtained by Defence One, suggesting that Washington is trying to pull European right-wing parties and governments into its circle of influence. “And we should support parties, movements, and intellectual and cultural figures who seek sovereignty and preservation/restoration of traditional European ways of life … while remaining pro-American,” the document reads. This appears to be in synchrony with the unclassified documents on “cultivate resistance to Europe’s current trajectory within European nations”. So who can these leaders and parties be? The document doesn't specifically classify these parties; however, Trump had been a vocal supporter of Viktor Orbán and the Fidesz party of Hungary, Giorgia Meloni and the Brothers of Italy party on several occasions. Other parties presumably include Geert Wilders' Party for Freedom of the Netherlands; Andrej Babiš, leader of the Czech Republic populist ANO; Robert Fico's Smer party in Poland; Herbert Kickl of the far-right Freedom Party of Austria; Marine Le Pen’s National Rally in France; Vox in Spain; Reform in the UK and the AfD in Germany.

Leaked NSS files show Trump wants Austria, Hungary, Italy and Poland to exit the EU and align with the US, warning of “civilisational erasure” over EU migration policy.

US is pushing to break EU apart- leaked documents hint Trump's European game

US President Donald Trump is planning to direct federal agencies to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act in an executive order that could come as early as next week, reports said. The White House has not confirmed it, but reports citing officials said the decision is almost certain. What will change?<h2>What marijuana’s classification from Schedule I to Schedule III would mean</h2>Since 1970, marijuana has been classified as a Schedule I drug, placing it alongside heroin and LSD as having a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. But several states have allowed adult recreational use of marijuana, as well as its medical use, mainly as a pain killer. Trump’s order, reportedly, would move it to Schedule III, which also includes ketamine, anabolic steroids, and Tylenol with codeine.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/thailand-green-light-for-medical-marijuana-in-thai-legislative-overhaul-760536/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/thailand-green-light-for-medical-marijuana-in-thai-legislative-overhaul-760536/embed</a><h2>Rescheduling would acknowledge marijuana’s medical value</h2>Trump's order, if it happens, would acknowledge the medical use of marijuana with a moderate to low dependence risk. The federal order could affect state laws that still criminalise the recreational use of cannabis. Rescheduling would reduce federal barriers to research and allow clinical trials with fewer restrictions. It could also create a boom in cannabis businesses by allowing them normal tax deductions, rather than being restricted under IRS Section 280E, which affects companies negatively.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/cannabis-alcohol-study-california-sober-brown-university-1763730680027">Does cannabis help with alcoholism? Researchers found surprising results</a><h2>Regulated cannabis sector is already valued at 32 billion dollars</h2>The Schedule III status could help businesses engaged in both the recreational and medical use of cannabis. Note that growing cannabis is still an underground business in several parts of the US and remains a punishable offence. The rescheduling would mean that banks and other financial institutions can work with cannabis businesses, subject to relevant legislation.<h2>Will rescheduling legalise or decriminalise recreational marijuana nationally?</h2>This is unlikely as the Trump order would not be able to authorise adult-use cannabis in nearly half of the 50 states where it remains prohibited. The order would not permit interstate marijuana commerce or remove federal penalties for possession or use outside a medical context. State-licensed dispensaries of medical marijuana might not get federal protection to operate, either.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-planning-to-reclassify-marijuana-as-less-dangerous-drug-on-donor-firms-demand-report-1754749698482">Trump planning to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug: Report</a><h2>What is the status of marijuana in the US?</h2>Despite its widely known use in both recreation and medicine, America has had a conflicted relationship with the herb. Adult recreational use is allowed in 24 states besides the District of Columbia. Forty states allow medical marijuana. In some states, it is still a civil offence to possess marijuana beyond statutory limits. States like Idaho and Kansas continue to prohibit all marijuana use, medical or recreational.<h2>Will rescheduling override state policies on marijuana?</h2>It is highly unlikely, as states that permit recreational cannabis would continue operating under state authority. Eventually, the US Congress would have to pass legislation for nationwide changes to take effect.<h2>How the marijuana status kept changing</h2>In 2022, Trump’s predecessor Joe Biden directed federal agencies to review marijuana’s classification. In 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services recommended moving the drug to Schedule III, and the Drug Enforcement Administration proposed the change in 2024. Trump is basically acting on these recommendations.<h2>Reactions to reports of Trump order on marijuana</h2>Cannabis stocks rose up to 15 per cent on reports of Trump’s plans to finalise rescheduling. Schedule III classification would be significant for taxation and research purposes. But critics warn about health concerns, including youth mental health risks and impaired driving leading to accidents.

Trump is likely to issue an order to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. This would be the biggest federal shift on hemp in 50 years. What will change, and what won't?

US President Donald Trump is planning to direct federal agencies to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act in an executive order that could come as early as next week, reports said. The White House has not confirmed it, but reports citing officials said the decision is almost certain. What will change? What marijuana’s classification from Schedule I to Schedule III would mean Since 1970, marijuana has been classified as a Schedule I drug, placing it alongside heroin and LSD as having a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. But several states have allowed adult recreational use of marijuana, as well as its medical use, mainly as a pain killer. Trump’s order, reportedly, would move it to Schedule III, which also includes ketamine, anabolic steroids, and Tylenol with codeine. https://www.wionews.com/videos/thailand-green-light-for-medical-marijuana-in-thai-legislative-overhaul-760536/embed Rescheduling would acknowledge marijuana’s medical value Trump's order, if it happens, would acknowledge the medical use of marijuana with a moderate to low dependence risk. The federal order could affect state laws that still criminalise the recreational use of cannabis. Rescheduling would reduce federal barriers to research and allow clinical trials with fewer restrictions. It could also create a boom in cannabis businesses by allowing them normal tax deductions, rather than being restricted under IRS Section 280E, which affects companies negatively. Also read: Does cannabis help with alcoholism? Researchers found surprising results Regulated cannabis sector is already valued at 32 billion dollars The Schedule III status could help businesses engaged in both the recreational and medical use of cannabis. Note that growing cannabis is still an underground business in several parts of the US and remains a punishable offence. The rescheduling would mean that banks and other financial institutions can work with cannabis businesses, subject to relevant legislation. Will rescheduling legalise or decriminalise recreational marijuana nationally? This is unlikely as the Trump order would not be able to authorise adult-use cannabis in nearly half of the 50 states where it remains prohibited. The order would not permit interstate marijuana commerce or remove federal penalties for possession or use outside a medical context. State-licensed dispensaries of medical marijuana might not get federal protection to operate, either. Also read: Trump planning to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug: Report What is the status of marijuana in the US? Despite its widely known use in both recreation and medicine, America has had a conflicted relationship with the herb. Adult recreational use is allowed in 24 states besides the District of Columbia. Forty states allow medical marijuana. In some states, it is still a civil offence to possess marijuana beyond statutory limits. States like Idaho and Kansas continue to prohibit all marijuana use, medical or recreational. Will rescheduling override state policies on marijuana? It is highly unlikely, as states that permit recreational cannabis would continue operating under state authority. Eventually, the US Congress would have to pass legislation for nationwide changes to take effect. How the marijuana status kept changing In 2022, Trump’s predecessor Joe Biden directed federal agencies to review marijuana’s classification. In 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services recommended moving the drug to Schedule III, and the Drug Enforcement Administration proposed the change in 2024. Trump is basically acting on these recommendations. Reactions to reports of Trump order on marijuana Cannabis stocks rose up to 15 per cent on reports of Trump’s plans to finalise rescheduling. Schedule III classification would be significant for taxation and research purposes. But critics warn about health concerns, including youth mental health risks and impaired driving leading to accidents.

Trump is likely to issue an order to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. This would be the biggest federal shift on hemp in 50 years. What will change, and what won't?

Trump order on marijuana will reclassify it for first time in 50 years, say reports. What will change?

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Dec 11) issued a stark warning that the Ukraine-Russia war, which is already in its third year, could potentially snowball into a "third world war". Speaking to reporters at the White House, he said, "Things like this end up in third world wars". He said he was alarmed by the scale of recent casualties, claiming that 25,000 people died last month. His statement comes as the White House said that Trump was "extremely frustrated" over delays in the Ukraine-Russia peace deal.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nicolas-maduro-slams-trump-admin-s-naval-piracy-as-white-house-confirms-us-will-seize-the-oil-from-venezuela-tanker-1765502474040">Maduro slams 'naval piracy' as US says will 'seize oil' from Venezuelan tanker</a><h2>Trump warns of Third World War?</h2>The US President, while expressing his frustration with the slow-moving peace talks, said, "I'd like to see the killing stop. 25,000 people died last month, mostly soldiers, but some people also where bombs were dropped, but for the most part, 25,000 soldiers died last month. I would love to see it stop. And we're working very hard."He warned that "Things like this end up in third world wars. And I said that the other day. I said, Everybody keeps playing games like this. We will end up in a third world war and we don't want to see that happen."<h2>POTUS 'sick of meetings'</h2>White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt echoed Trump's words and said that he was "sick of meetings just for the sake of meeting" and now wanted actions, not more diplomatic rounds that go nowhere.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-obnoxious-trump-insults-another-female-journalist-what-triggered-him-this-time-watch-video-1765262800589">'Obnoxious': Trump insults another female journalist. What triggered him this time? Watch video</a>"The president is extremely frustrated with both sides of this war," she said. "He's sick of meetings just for the sake of meeting. He doesn't want any more talk. He wants action. He wants this war to come to an end". Leavitt added that Trump held a call with European leaders on Wednesday, while US special envoy Steve Witkoff and his team are engaged in direct talks with both Russia and Ukraine "literally as we speak."Whether senior US officials will attend another round of talks this weekend remains undecided. "If there is a real chance of signing a peace agreement, if we feel like those meetings are worthy of someone in the United States's time this weekend, then we will send a representative," Leavitt said.

Trump sounds alarm on a possible third world war, citing 25,000 deaths in a month. The White House says he's fed up with endless Ukraine-Russia meetings and wants a real breakthrough.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Dec 11) issued a stark warning that the Ukraine-Russia war, which is already in its third year, could potentially snowball into a "third world war". Speaking to reporters at the White House, he said, "Things like this end up in third world wars". He said he was alarmed by the scale of recent casualties, claiming that 25,000 people died last month. His statement comes as the White House said that Trump was "extremely frustrated" over delays in the Ukraine-Russia peace deal. Also read | Maduro slams 'naval piracy' as US says will 'seize oil' from Venezuelan tanker Trump warns of Third World War? The US President, while expressing his frustration with the slow-moving peace talks, said, "I'd like to see the killing stop. 25,000 people died last month, mostly soldiers, but some people also where bombs were dropped, but for the most part, 25,000 soldiers died last month. I would love to see it stop. And we're working very hard." He warned that "Things like this end up in third world wars. And I said that the other day. I said, Everybody keeps playing games like this. We will end up in a third world war and we don't want to see that happen." POTUS 'sick of meetings' White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt echoed Trump's words and said that he was "sick of meetings just for the sake of meeting" and now wanted actions, not more diplomatic rounds that go nowhere. Also read | 'Obnoxious': Trump insults another female journalist. What triggered him this time? Watch video "The president is extremely frustrated with both sides of this war," she said. "He's sick of meetings just for the sake of meeting. He doesn't want any more talk. He wants action. He wants this war to come to an end". Leavitt added that Trump held a call with European leaders on Wednesday, while US special envoy Steve Witkoff and his team are engaged in direct talks with both Russia and Ukraine "literally as we speak." Whether senior US officials will attend another round of talks this weekend remains undecided. "If there is a real chance of signing a peace agreement, if we feel like those meetings are worthy of someone in the United States's time this weekend, then we will send a representative," Leavitt said.

Trump sounds alarm on a possible third world war, citing 25,000 deaths in a month. The White House says he's fed up with endless Ukraine-Russia meetings and wants a real breakthrough.

'Extremely frustrated' Trump warns Ukraine war could explode into a 'third world war'

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro sharply condemned the US seizure of an oil tanker from his country on Thursday (Dec 11), calling the move an act of "naval piracy" that has pushed tensions with Washington to a dangerous new level. His statement comes as the White House confirmed that the seized tanker is being brought to a US port and said the United States "does intend to seize the oil" on board the Venezuelan vessel. The tanker was intercepted off Venezuela’s coast in a dramatic raid in which American forces rappelled from a helicopter onto the deck.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-seizes-oil-tanker-off-venezuela-trump-warns-other-things-are-happening-watch-video-1765414525829">US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela, Trump warns 'other things are happening'. Watch video</a><h2>Maduro slams Trump's 'naval piracy'</h2>Slamming the US President Donald Trump administration's seizure of the Venezuelan oil tanker, Maduro said, "They kidnapped the crew, stole the ship and have inaugurated a new era, the era of criminal naval piracy in the Caribbean." Speaking during a televised event, he vowed that Venezuela would "secure all ships to guarantee the free trade of its oil around the world."Venezuela's foreign ministry also strongly denounced and condemned what it said was "blatant theft and an act of international piracy."Russia’s Vladimir Putin offered verbal support for Maduro in a phone call Thursday, though Russia’s capacity to assist is limited as its military remains tied down in Ukraine.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-you-re-sick-erika-kirk-calls-out-internet-ghouls-hunting-high-res-video-of-charlie-kirk-assassination-1765434803268">Erika Kirk shames 'sick' ghouls hunting high-res video of Charlie Kirk murder</a><h2>US to seize the oil?</h2>White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told the press that the United States intends to take possession of the oil on board. "The vessel will go to a US port, and the United States does intend to seize the oil," she said.Defending the seizure, she said, "We're not going to stand by and watch sanctioned vessels sail the seas with black-market oil, the proceeds of which will fuel narco-terrorism of rogue and illegitimate regimes around the world." US officials say the tanker was part of an illicit network used to move oil for Venezuela and Iran in violation of sanctions.Meanwhile, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, in a statement, said that the tanker seizure operation was aimed at the Maduro "regime". Earlier, she told a congressional hearing that the tanker operation was "pushing back on a regime that is systematically covering and flooding our country with deadly drugs".The seizure comes amid a major US naval buildup in the Caribbean and a series of lethal US strikes on alleged drug boats that have killed nearly 90 people. Maduro says the United States is laying the groundwork for regime change. &nbsp;

Maduro blasted the US for "naval piracy" after American forces seized a Venezuelan oil tanker in a helicopter raid. He says Washington "kidnapped" the crew and stole the ship, while the White House confirms it will seize the oil.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro sharply condemned the US seizure of an oil tanker from his country on Thursday (Dec 11), calling the move an act of "naval piracy" that has pushed tensions with Washington to a dangerous new level. His statement comes as the White House confirmed that the seized tanker is being brought to a US port and said the United States "does intend to seize the oil" on board the Venezuelan vessel. The tanker was intercepted off Venezuela’s coast in a dramatic raid in which American forces rappelled from a helicopter onto the deck. Also read | US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela, Trump warns 'other things are happening'. Watch video Maduro slams Trump's 'naval piracy' Slamming the US President Donald Trump administration's seizure of the Venezuelan oil tanker, Maduro said, "They kidnapped the crew, stole the ship and have inaugurated a new era, the era of criminal naval piracy in the Caribbean." Speaking during a televised event, he vowed that Venezuela would "secure all ships to guarantee the free trade of its oil around the world." Venezuela's foreign ministry also strongly denounced and condemned what it said was "blatant theft and an act of international piracy." Russia’s Vladimir Putin offered verbal support for Maduro in a phone call Thursday, though Russia’s capacity to assist is limited as its military remains tied down in Ukraine. Also read | Erika Kirk shames 'sick' ghouls hunting high-res video of Charlie Kirk murder US to seize the oil? White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told the press that the United States intends to take possession of the oil on board. "The vessel will go to a US port, and the United States does intend to seize the oil," she said. Defending the seizure, she said, "We're not going to stand by and watch sanctioned vessels sail the seas with black-market oil, the proceeds of which will fuel narco-terrorism of rogue and illegitimate regimes around the world." US officials say the tanker was part of an illicit network used to move oil for Venezuela and Iran in violation of sanctions. Meanwhile, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, in a statement, said that the tanker seizure operation was aimed at the Maduro "regime". Earlier, she told a congressional hearing that the tanker operation was "pushing back on a regime that is systematically covering and flooding our country with deadly drugs". The seizure comes amid a major US naval buildup in the Caribbean and a series of lethal US strikes on alleged drug boats that have killed nearly 90 people. Maduro says the United States is laying the groundwork for regime change.

Maduro blasted the US for "naval piracy" after American forces seized a Venezuelan oil tanker in a helicopter raid. He says Washington "kidnapped" the crew and stole the ship, while the White House confirms it will seize the oil.

Nicolas Maduro slams Trump admin's 'naval piracy' as White House confirms US will 'seize the oil' from Venezuelan tanker

Donald Trump has launched a new $1 million Gold Card Visa program aimed at attracting high-income immigrants, while corporations may pay $2 million per sponsored employee. The initiative could reshape U.S. immigration pathways and corporate hiring models.

Trump Launches $1M Gold Card Visa Program for High-Paying Immigrants

US President Donald Trump confounded the 6G cellular network with high resolution digital camera. In a bizarre and embarrassing moment, in the Wednesday meeting with business leaders, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, Trump blurted out that 6G cellular networks allow "a little bit deeper view into somebody's skin." However, it is still unclear whether he was referring to digital cameras or 6G network.&nbsp;"I was a leader on 5G, getting that now, and now we're up to six. What does that do? Give you a little bit deeper view into somebody's skin? See how perfect it is? I like the cameras from the old days," said Donald Trump.&nbsp;People reacted to Trump's cognitive decline, "His brain… It’s completely gone - that RFK work must be more contagious than originally thought…" Another user wrote, "He thinks 6G is an X-ray… we’re doomed."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Trump on 6G: &quot;What does that do? Give you a little bit deeper view into somebody&#39;s skin? See how perfect it is? I like the cameras the old days.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/eeZstXDB8w">pic.twitter.com/eeZstXDB8w</a>&mdash; Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) <a href="https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1998856586450599960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Donald Trump refuses to accept his cognitive decline</h2>Trump, 79, has been bragging about the third cognitive test that he has aced recently, to discredit several reports about his age and acuity. In a social media post on &nbsp;Tuesday night, he said, “I ACED all three of them in front of large numbers of doctors and experts, most of whom I do not know.” He called reports of his reduced public schedule and odd behaviour during meetings, "seditious". &nbsp;The White House claims Trump scored a perfect 30 out of 30 on the &nbsp;Montreal Cognitive Assessment test. The exam comprises of a set of tasks like drawing a clock, copying a picture of a cube, and repeating a few words. “It’s like you’ll go: Person, woman, man, camera, TV. So they say, ‘Could you repeat that?’ So I said, ‘Yeah. So it’s person, woman, man, camera, TV.’ ‘Okay, that’s very good. If you get it in order, you get extra points.’” Donald Trump told Fox News during that time.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donald Trump confused 6G with high-resolution digital cameras during a business meeting, prompting fresh concerns over his cognitive decline despite his claims of acing tests.

US President Donald Trump confounded the 6G cellular network with high resolution digital camera. In a bizarre and embarrassing moment, in the Wednesday meeting with business leaders, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon, Trump blurted out that 6G cellular networks allow "a little bit deeper view into somebody's skin." However, it is still unclear whether he was referring to digital cameras or 6G network. "I was a leader on 5G, getting that now, and now we're up to six. What does that do? Give you a little bit deeper view into somebody's skin? See how perfect it is? I like the cameras from the old days," said Donald Trump. People reacted to Trump's cognitive decline, "His brain… It’s completely gone - that RFK work must be more contagious than originally thought…" Another user wrote, "He thinks 6G is an X-ray… we’re doomed."

Donald Trump confused 6G with high-resolution digital cameras during a business meeting, prompting fresh concerns over his cognitive decline despite his claims of acing tests.

Donald Trump jabbers 6G cellular network gives deeper view of human skin

President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed that the US had taken control of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move which risks inflaming tensions with that country.

US–Venezuela Tensions: Trump Claims US Forces Seized Oil Tanker Near Venezuelan Coast

Deadly clashes along the Thailand–Cambodia border have left five Thai soldiers and seven Cambodian civilians dead, escalating tensions between the neighbouring nations. The incident marks one of the most serious flare-ups in recent years, prompting heightened military alert and urgent calls for de-escalation. Authorities from both sides are investigating the cause of the confrontation as regional concern grows.

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Gaza Ceasefire: President Donald Trump has announced plans for a Gaza Peace Board, declaring it will be “one of the most legendary boards ever” and a key part of his comprehensive peace initiative for the region. The board, to be unveiled early next year, is designed to oversee reconstruction, coordinate international aid, and guide transitional governance in Gaza following the UN Security Council’s approval of the US-backed peace plan. 


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Deadly clashes along the Thailand–Cambodia border have left five Thai soldiers and seven Cambodian civilians dead, escalating tensions between the neighbouring nations. The incident marks one of the most serious flare-ups in recent years, prompting heightened military alert and urgent calls for de-escalation. Authorities from both sides are investigating the cause of the confrontation as regional concern grows.


SZA has become the latest artist to call out the White House for using her music in a pro-ICE ad, blasting the move as "evil," "boring", and a "rage-bait". The singer responded on X after the White House pulled audio from "Big Boy," the viral song she performed in an SNL sketch in late 2022, for a social media post earlier this week.<h2>White House rage-baiting artists?</h2>On X, the singer accused the White House of "rage baiting artists for free promo," calling it "PEAK DARK ..inhumanity +shock and aw tactics...Evil n Boring".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">White House rage baiting artists for free promo is PEAK DARK ..inhumanity +shock and aw tactics ..Evil n Boring 🫩 <a href="https://t.co/PIKoYEdn2y">https://t.co/PIKoYEdn2y</a>&mdash; SZA (@sza) <a href="https://twitter.com/sza/status/1998864507855319376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The White House clip used the song to hype up ICE operations, pairing the track with footage of immigration officers chasing down and arresting people. "We heard it's cuffing szn," the account posted, referencing the song's lyrics. "Bad news for criminal illegal aliens. Great news for America," it added.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">WE HEARD IT&#39;S CUFFING SZN. ⛓️ Bad news for criminal illegal aliens. Great news for America. <a href="https://t.co/cuXCdJjxWY">pic.twitter.com/cuXCdJjxWY</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1998222925866889283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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SZA's manager, Punch, also weighed in, writing on X that Trump's White House was trying to "provoke" artists into reacting "in order to help spread propaganda". He called the use of music for political agendas as "nasty business" that needed to stop. "Knock it off," he added.<h2>White House flaunts the use of copyrighted music without permission</h2>In a statement to Variety, White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson dismissed SZA's angry post and instead mocked the artists saying, "Thank you, SZA, for drawing even more attention to the tremendous work America’s ICE officers are doing by arresting dangerous criminal illegal aliens from American communities."<h2>When White House used Sabrina Carpenter's music to push its "inhumane agenda"</h2>SZA isn't alone in her frustration. Just last week, Sabrina Carpenter condemned the administration for using her hit "Juno" in a montage celebrating ICE raids. On X, the pop star called out the White House for using her music in a video promoting immigration enforcement, saying the clip turned her stomach. She called the video "evil and disgusting," and told the White House to "not ever involve me or my music" to benefit what she called an "inhumane agenda".Jackson at the time clapped back at Carpenter, saying, "Here’s a Short n’ Sweet message for Sabrina Carpenter: we won’t apologise for deporting dangerous, criminal, illegal murderers, rapists, and paedophiles from our country." She added, “Anyone who would defend these sick monsters must be stupid, or is it slow?” However, following backlash, the White House deleted the Carpenter post — but then uploaded a second clip using SNL footage of Carpenter, editing the audio to make it sound like she was calling cast member Marcello Hernández "illegal" rather than "hot."

SZA blasts the White House for using her song in an ICE video, calling it evil and boring. She says the administration is rage-baiting artists for promo, days after Sabrina Carpenter made the same complaint. The White House is doubling down instead of backing off.

SZA has become the latest artist to call out the White House for using her music in a pro-ICE ad, blasting the move as "evil," "boring", and a "rage-bait". The singer responded on X after the White House pulled audio from "Big Boy," the viral song she performed in an SNL sketch in late 2022, for a social media post earlier this week. White House rage-baiting artists? On X, the singer accused the White House of "rage baiting artists for free promo," calling it "PEAK DARK ..inhumanity +shock and aw tactics...Evil n Boring".

SZA blasts the White House for using her song in an ICE video, calling it evil and boring. She says the administration is rage-baiting artists for promo, days after Sabrina Carpenter made the same complaint. The White House is doubling down instead of backing off.

SZA slams Trump admin for ‘rage baiting artists for free promo’ after White House uses her song 'Big Boy' in ICE video. Watch

A federal judge has ordered the release of grand jury records and other investigative materials related to Jeffrey Epstein, fulfilling a new law that mandates the disclosure of all Epstein-related documents by December 19. The unsealing includes grand jury transcripts from the 2005 and 2007 investigations, as well as other confidential materials that were previously protected under court orders. 

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President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed that the US had taken control of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, a move which risks inflaming tensions with that country.


U.S. President Donald Trump has described the newly proposed “Gaza Board” as one of the “most legendary boards ever,” sparking wide discussion and criticism. Trump’s comments come amid ongoing tensions in the Israel–Gaza conflict and debates over U.S. foreign policy.

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US-Venezuela Conflict: US Seized Oil Tanker Off Venezuelan Coast, Trump Says

The United States has seized a large oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday (Dec 10), triggering an angry response from Caracas, which called the move "blatant theft" and an act of piracy. Trump made the announcement during a White House roundtable with business leaders, saying the vessel was the biggest tanker ever seized by the US. US Attorney General Pam Bondi later shared a video showing troops rappelling from a helicopter onto the deck of the tanker before entering its bridge with weapons drawn. This comes amid a huge US military buildup in the Caribbean, which Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro claims is aimed at regime change in the country.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/four-killed-in-us-boat-strike-hours-after-lawmakers-viewed-disturbing-footage-of-survivors-getting-blown-up-1764922214953">Four killed in US boat strike hours after lawmakers viewed 'disturbing' footage of survivors getting blown up</a><h2>Other things happening: Trump</h2>Talking to the press, Trump offered few details of the tanker seizure but hinted that more actions were underway. "We've just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela, a large tanker, very large -- the largest one ever seized, actually," he said, adding, "And other things are happening, so you'll be seeing that later."Posting a video of the seizure, Bondi, on X, said the ship was part of an "illicit oil shipping network" used to transport sanctioned crude from Venezuela and Iran. Watch video here:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">Today, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security Investigations, and the United States Coast Guard, with support from the Department of War, executed a seizure warrant for a crude oil tanker used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran. For multiple… <a href="https://t.co/dNr0oAGl5x">pic.twitter.com/dNr0oAGl5x</a>&mdash; Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) <a href="https://twitter.com/AGPamBondi/status/1998875795151024337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Venezuela slams the US</h2>Venezuela's foreign ministry reacted swiftly, accusing Washington of carrying out an act of international piracy. In a statement, it said that it "strongly denounces and condemns what constitutes blatant theft and an act of international piracy, publicly announced by the President of the United States."American media reported that the tanker was bound for Cuba and was intercepted by the US Coast Guard.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-us-will-launch-lethal-land-strikes-in-latin-america-very-soon-1764730302433">Trump says US will launch lethal land strikes in Latin America 'very soon,' Hegseth vows boat strikes 'only just begun'</a><h2>Machado's Nobel Peace Prize</h2>The move also landed just a day before Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was due to address the world from Oslo after being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Machado has been in hiding for months following threats to her life. While she missed the formal ceremony, she is expected to appear at a press conference in Norway on Thursday.Trump warned Caracas against detaining Machado if she attempts to return home. "I don't like if she would be arrested, I wouldn't be happy with it," he said when asked about the possibility of her arrest.In a speech read by her daughter at the Nobel ceremony, Machado accused Maduro of running a system of "state terrorism" and urged Venezuelans to continue resisting his rule.Tensions between Washington and Caracas have been rising for weeks. The Trump administration has deployed warships, including the world’s largest aircraft carrier, to the region and has carried out deadly strikes on more than 20 alleged drug boats, killing at least 87 people.&nbsp;

US has seized a massive oil tanker off Venezuela, which Trump said was the “largest one ever” taken. Caracas slammed Washington, crying piracy and theft as US troops stormed the ship by helicopter. 

The United States has seized a large oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday (Dec 10), triggering an angry response from Caracas, which called the move "blatant theft" and an act of piracy. Trump made the announcement during a White House roundtable with business leaders, saying the vessel was the biggest tanker ever seized by the US. US Attorney General Pam Bondi later shared a video showing troops rappelling from a helicopter onto the deck of the tanker before entering its bridge with weapons drawn. This comes amid a huge US military buildup in the Caribbean, which Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro claims is aimed at regime change in the country. Also read | Four killed in US boat strike hours after lawmakers viewed 'disturbing' footage of survivors getting blown up Other things happening: Trump Talking to the press, Trump offered few details of the tanker seizure but hinted that more actions were underway. "We've just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela, a large tanker, very large -- the largest one ever seized, actually," he said, adding, "And other things are happening, so you'll be seeing that later." Posting a video of the seizure, Bondi, on X, said the ship was part of an "illicit oil shipping network" used to transport sanctioned crude from Venezuela and Iran. Watch video here:

US has seized a massive oil tanker off Venezuela, which Trump said was the “largest one ever” taken. Caracas slammed Washington, crying piracy and theft as US troops stormed the ship by helicopter.&nbsp;

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela, Trump warns 'other things are happening'. Watch video

US President Donald Trump, while talking to Politico, unintentionally revealed new details about the strikes on the boat. He said that he has been through the footage of the strike, and it does not look "pretty”. He said that, they were trying to ”turn back over the boat" contradicting Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Last week, they were alleging that the two men were trying to radio back to their cartel.&nbsp;The Trump administration is under fire over the September 2 boat strikes. Recently, during a White House cabinet meeting, Trump lashed out at ABC reporter Rachel Scott for rightfully pointing out that he promised to release the clip of the second strike. Trump last week said he would “certainly release” the footage, but claimed Monday he “didn’t say that.”&nbsp;In an interview with the Politico reporter Dasha Burns, he said that the video was “not pretty”. But he nonetheless stood by both Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Admiral Frank M. Bradley. When asked if he thinks Pete Hegseth should testify or not? Trump said, “I don’t care. I would say do it if you want, Pete.”At first, Hegseth claimed that the entire story was fabricated, then he tried to put the blame for the second strike on Admiral Frank Bradley; now, Trump is claiming that he doesn't care.&nbsp;“Uh, well, it looked like they were trying to turn back over the boat, but I don’t get involved in that. That’s up to them. Uh, the admiral that did that was … is a highly respected … as you know, a highly respected man. And we save 25,000 people every time we knock out a boat,” said Trump.Trump claims that they have damaged 92 per cent of the flow of drugs they are now trying to figure out the rest 8 per cent. “And we’re gonna hit ’em on land very soon, too.”&nbsp;

Trump admits boat strike footage is “not pretty,” contradicts Pete Hegseth as pressure mounts over September 2 strikes and unreleased second video.


US President Donald Trump, while talking to Politico, unintentionally revealed new details about the strikes on the boat. He said that he has been through the footage of the strike, and it does not look "pretty”. He said that, they were trying to ”turn back over the boat" contradicting Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Last week, they were alleging that the two men were trying to radio back to their cartel. The Trump administration is under fire over the September 2 boat strikes. Recently, during a White House cabinet meeting, Trump lashed out at ABC reporter Rachel Scott for rightfully pointing out that he promised to release the clip of the second strike. Trump last week said he would “certainly release” the footage, but claimed Monday he “didn’t say that.” In an interview with the Politico reporter Dasha Burns, he said that the video was “not pretty”. But he nonetheless stood by both Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Admiral Frank M. Bradley. When asked if he thinks Pete Hegseth should testify or not? Trump said, “I don’t care. I would say do it if you want, Pete.” At first, Hegseth claimed that the entire story was fabricated, then he tried to put the blame for the second strike on Admiral Frank Bradley; now, Trump is claiming that he doesn't care. “Uh, well, it looked like they were trying to turn back over the boat, but I don’t get involved in that. That’s up to them. Uh, the admiral that did that was … is a highly respected … as you know, a highly respected man. And we save 25,000 people every time we knock out a boat,” said Trump. Trump claims that they have damaged 92 per cent of the flow of drugs they are now trying to figure out the rest 8 per cent. “And we’re gonna hit ’em on land very soon, too.”

Donald Trump dismissed affordability concerns as a Democratic “hoax” at his Pennsylvania rally, praised Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s “machine gun lips”, and repeated xenophobic remarks about immigrants from “shithole countries”. Here’s what he said and why it matters.

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US President Donald Trump, during his Pennsylvania rally, called affordability a ‘hoax’, praised 28-year-old White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's lips. Trump is well known for publicly fawning over women, regardless of their age. He then railed down on immigrants with his xenophobic remarks and called their countries ‘shithole’.<h2>Trump calls affordability a Democrat's hoax</h2>Trump asserted that inflation was not a problem, and the democrats have used the term "affordability" as a “hoax” to hurt his reputation. Trump has recently faced a setback in the recent off-cycle elections. There had been growing claims that he is out of touch with the reality on the ground. In an interview with the Politico, Trump claimed that the economy was A++++. This is reminiscent of Joe Biden's term when he was going around explaining "Bidenomics" and how the country is in a great economic situation, irrespective of the rising cost of putting food on the table. According to a Politico poll, 46 per cent of US citizens believe that the cost of living is the highest of all time, and nearly 37 per cent of Trump voters are in agreement. He then went away from affordability to immigration, claiming why can't they have good people from Scandinavian countries, why always from ‘ shithole countries’ like Haiti, Somalia, etc. During the speech, he claimed that his favourite word was “tariff”, even though companies claim that some of the import tax will be passed on to customers in their purchasing price.&nbsp;<h2>Trump gushes over White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt</h2>Trump while talking to the crowd, suddenly moved his attention to 28-year-old White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. "Isn't she great? Is Karoline great? You know, when she goes on television, Fox, like, I mean, they dominate. They dominate when she gets up there with that beautiful face and those lips that don't stop, up, up, up, like, like a little machine gun, she's got no fear," &nbsp;said Trump. This is the third time Trump has fawned over Karoline Leavitt. Back in August, Trump said that her lips were like a “machine gun”, calling her a “star”. In October, after his victory lap trip to Israel and Egypt following the signing of his peace deal alongside Western and Arab leaders, he told reporter, “That face... and those lips.. they move like machine guns.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donald Trump dismissed affordability concerns as a Democratic “hoax” at his Pennsylvania rally, praised Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s “machine gun lips”, and repeated xenophobic remarks about immigrants from “shithole countries”

US President Donald Trump, during his Pennsylvania rally, called affordability a ‘hoax’, praised 28-year-old White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's lips. Trump is well known for publicly fawning over women, regardless of their age. He then railed down on immigrants with his xenophobic remarks and called their countries ‘shithole’. Trump calls affordability a Democrat's hoax Trump asserted that inflation was not a problem, and the democrats have used the term "affordability" as a “hoax” to hurt his reputation. Trump has recently faced a setback in the recent off-cycle elections. There had been growing claims that he is out of touch with the reality on the ground. In an interview with the Politico, Trump claimed that the economy was A++++. This is reminiscent of Joe Biden's term when he was going around explaining "Bidenomics" and how the country is in a great economic situation, irrespective of the rising cost of putting food on the table. According to a Politico poll, 46 per cent of US citizens believe that the cost of living is the highest of all time, and nearly 37 per cent of Trump voters are in agreement. He then went away from affordability to immigration, claiming why can't they have good people from Scandinavian countries, why always from ‘ shithole countries’ like Haiti, Somalia, etc. During the speech, he claimed that his favourite word was “tariff”, even though companies claim that some of the import tax will be passed on to customers in their purchasing price. Trump gushes over White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Trump while talking to the crowd, suddenly moved his attention to 28-year-old White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. "Isn't she great? Is Karoline great? You know, when she goes on television, Fox, like, I mean, they dominate. They dominate when she gets up there with that beautiful face and those lips that don't stop, up, up, up, like, like a little machine gun, she's got no fear," said Trump. This is the third time Trump has fawned over Karoline Leavitt. Back in August, Trump said that her lips were like a “machine gun”, calling her a “star”. In October, after his victory lap trip to Israel and Egypt following the signing of his peace deal alongside Western and Arab leaders, he told reporter, “That face... and those lips.. they move like machine guns.”

Donald Trump dismissed affordability concerns as a Democratic “hoax” at his Pennsylvania rally, praised Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s “machine gun lips”, and repeated xenophobic remarks about immigrants from “shithole countries”

Donald Trump calls affordability a 'hoax' praises Karoline Leavitt's 'machine gun' lips in Pennsylvania rally

Donald Trump has repeatedly blamed Joe Biden for persistently high prices, asserting that the current economic challenges stem from Biden’s administration. Despite Trump’s claims that his own policies have brought down costs, consumers continue to express deep concern over the rising cost of living, which remains the top issue for many voters as the political debate over economic management intensifies.

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President Donald Trump has sharply criticized European allies, claiming Europe is “decaying” and that Russia holds the “upper hand,” citing concerns over immigration and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump accused European leaders of political correctness and failure, arguing that their approach to migration has weakened their societies and left them vulnerable to Russian influence

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