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WED · 2026-01-07 · 10:54 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0107-6164
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Trump indicates that Venezuela is responding to demands for ‘total access’ for US oil companies – US politics live

President Trump stated that Venezuela is responding to demands for "total access" for US oil companies, following his previous threats of military intervention. The statement comes amidst ongoing tensions between the US and Venezuela.

Amy SedghiThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-01-07 · 10:54 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
Trump indicates that Venezuela is responding to demands for ‘total access’ for US oil companies – US politics live
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President Trump stated that Venezuela is responding to demands for "total access" for US oil companies, following his previous threats of military intervention. The statement comes amidst ongoing tensions between the US and Venezuela. Separately, the Trump administration is freezing over $10 billion in federal childcare and family assistance funds to California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York. The Department of Health and Human Services cited concerns about fraud and misuse as the reason for freezing the funds. The European reaction to Trump's comments on Venezuela and potential plans for Greenland are being reported separately.

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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cited concerns about fraud and misuse.

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Donald Trump ’s administration is freezing more than $10bn in federal childcare and family assistance funds to California , Colorado , Illinois , Minnesota and New York .

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Trump's statement follows threats of further military intervention.

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Trump indicates that Venezuela is responding to demands for ‘total access’ for US oil companies.

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Full report

1 min read · 90 words
Statement on supposed agreement with Venezuelan government follows Trump’s threats of further military intervention My colleague Jakub Krupa is reporting in more detail on the European reaction to Trump ’s comments and potential plans for Greenland . You can follow that here: Donald Trump ’s administration is freezing more than $10bn in federal childcare and family assistance funds to California , Colorado , Illinois , Minnesota and New York , the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said, citing what it called concerns about fraud and misuse. Continue reading...
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