The Headlines Trump Claims Venezuela Will Hand Over Oil, and L.A. Wildfires Leave Behind Toxic Homes
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Jan 7, 2026 Explore the surprising claim that Venezuela may send oil to the U.S., alongside intense pressure from the U.S. for Venezuela to expel foreign advisers. Delve into Trump's revived interest in acquiring Greenland, causing a stir among European leaders. The alarming aftermath of L.A. wildfires reveals families returning to homes contaminated with toxic heavy metals. Finally, join a profound expedition to Antarctica, studying the alarming rate at which the Thwaites Glacier is melting.
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U.S. Pushes For Venezuelan Oil Access
- President Trump claims Venezuela will ship $2–3 billion in oil to the U.S. and plans to control the profits to "benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States."
- He also aims to clear the path for U.S. oil companies to increase production and will meet oil executives in Washington this week.
U.S. Demands Foreign Advisers Leave Venezuela
- U.S. officials say Marco Rubio demanded that Venezuela expel Chinese, Russian, Cuban and Iranian advisors and military personnel during a classified meeting.
- Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez publicly rejected foreign interference and crowds demanded Maduro's release.
Greenland Looms As Strategic Prize
- The Trump administration is again exploring acquiring Greenland, framing it as a national security priority tied to rare earth minerals and Arctic influence.
- European leaders pushed back, asserting that "Greenland belongs to its people."