Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) The Donald Trump administration on Wednesday said it has seized oil tankers operating outside US sanctions, warning that illegal crude shipments will not be tolerated.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the seizures targeted vessels linked to what she described as Venezuela’s “shadow fleet,” adding that the administration was enforcing sanctions without exception.“I believe you’re referring to the Bella One tanker that was seized th…
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Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) The Trump administration on Wednesday unveiled the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which it described as a sweeping reset of federal nutrition policy that is aimed at reversing chronic disease, lowering health care costs, and shifting government food programs toward what officials called “real food.” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the guidelines alongside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Agriculture Secretary…
Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) Forcefully defending its actions related to Venezuela, the White House on Wednesday said the United States now holds “maximum leverage” over the country’s interim authorities, while also reiterating that discussions are underway regarding Greenland, describing both matters as issues of US national security.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Washington now holds “maximum leverage” over Venezuela’s interim authorities following what she descri…
Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) The Trump administration on Wednesday warned Iran against defying U.S. demands, saying the President had already shown a willingness to use military force after diplomacy failed. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump first sought negotiations with Tehran over its nuclear program but moved decisively when talks went nowhere.“He tried to try to have a serious interest in a deal with the Iranian regime with respect to their nuclear capab…
Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told US lawmakers that President Donald Trump aims to acquire Greenland through negotiations with Denmark, and that recent tough rhetoric from the White House does not signal an imminent US military move, according to a Wall Street Journal report.Rubio made the remarks during a closed-door briefing with congressional leaders, where he sought to downplay concerns that the Trump administration was preparing to use force to take control of…