Odaily Planet Daily News, January 8th (Jinshi Data) – On January 7th local time, Venezuelan Acting President Rodriguez chaired a working meeting to formulate goals for safeguarding peace and national sovereignty. During the meeting, Rodriguez proposed three basic principles: rescuing Maduro and First Lady Flores; ensuring national peace; and maintaining political governance capacity in the face of current challenges. Rodriguez called for unity and to ensure domestic production according to the established economic plan. (CCTV)

According to Odaily Planet Daily, US President Trump stated that after long and difficult negotiations with senators, representatives, cabinet members, and other political representatives, he has decided that, for the national interest, especially during these turbulent and dangerous times, the 2027 military budget should not be $1 trillion, but rather $1.5 trillion. This will allow for the creation of a "dream army." He added that he would have maintained the $1 trillion budget had it not been for the enormous revenue generated by tariffs on other countries. However, the existence of tariffs and the substantial revenue they generate have allowed them to easily surpass the $1.5 trillion mark.

According to Punchbowl, as reported by Odaily Planet Daily, US President Trump will deliver his State of the Union address on February 24.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright declared on the 7th that the United States will control Venezuelan oil sales "indefinitely." Wright stated that the sale of Venezuelan oil will be controlled by the U.S. government, including not only inventory but also future sales "indefinitely." Sales revenue will be deposited into accounts controlled by the U.S. government, and these funds can then flow back to Venezuela "to benefit the Venezuelan people." Wright said that the U.S.'s near-term goal is to stabilize and increase Venezuelan oil production by providing heavy crude oil diluents, parts, equipment, and services. He stated that Venezuela's daily oil production may increase by hundreds of thousands of barrels in the coming years, but returning to historical highs will require hundreds of billions of dollars in investment and "a considerable amount of time." The U.S. will create conditions for large U.S. oil companies to enter Venezuela. The Trump administration is also considering establishing a compensation mechanism for U.S. oil companies investing in Venezuela. (Xinhua)

According to Odaily Planet Daily on January 8th, White House Press Secretary Levitt stated that the Trump administration is "actively" discussing the possibility of purchasing Greenland, adding that Trump prioritizes a diplomatic solution but "remains open to multiple options." Following the US capture of Venezuelan President Maduro, Greenland quickly became a focus of international news, and Trump has rekindled his interest in the Arctic island. Levitt stated that acquiring Greenland is "something the president and his national security team are currently actively discussing," and that Greenland is "beneficial to US national security." The EU responded by expressing its "full support and solidarity" with Greenland. European Council President Costa said, "Greenland belongs to its people. No decisions can be made on the issues of Denmark and Greenland without Denmark and Greenland."