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War 1 of 9

Trump declares national emergency to shield $2.5 billion in Venezuelan oil revenue from private creditors, with officials saying US will manage sales "indefinitely."

Order signed same day as oil exec meeting

Source: Axios

January 11, 2026

Health 2 of 9

German Health Minister calls RFK Jr.'s claim that Germany prosecuted doctors over COVID vaccines "completely unfounded" and "factually incorrect."

Kennedy cited no sources or examples

Source: Politico

January 11, 2026

Foreign Relations 3 of 9

Trump posts doctored Wikipedia screenshot on Truth Social showing himself as "Acting President of Venezuela" eight days after ordering military capture of Maduro.

Elections "eventually" after oil industry rebuilt

Source: Mediaite

January 11, 2026

Immigration 4 of 9

Noem announces "hundreds more" federal agents heading to Minneapolis, doubles down on calling Renee Good a "domestic terrorist" who "weaponized her car."

Tens of thousands marched Sunday

Source: BBC

January 11, 2026

Immigration 5 of 9

DHS issues new policy requiring 7-day notice for congressional ICE visits, using OBBBA funding to bypass December court order that blocked identical restriction.

Noem calls oversight visits "circus-like publicity stunts"

Source: CBS News

January 11, 2026

Foreign Relations 6 of 9

Trump threatens Cuba on Truth Social, warning "make a deal before it is too late" after cutting off Venezuelan oil, then shares post suggesting Rubio should be "president of Cuba."

Cuba FM: "US behaves like criminal hegemon"

Source: Euronews

January 11, 2026