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.

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AI-generatedPresident 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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4 extractedThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cited concerns about fraud and misuse.
Donald Trump ’s administration is freezing more than $10bn in federal childcare and family assistance funds to California , Colorado , Illinois , Minnesota and New York .
Trump's statement follows threats of further military intervention.
Trump indicates that Venezuela is responding to demands for ‘total access’ for US oil companies.