Washington, Jan 08: 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 Brooke Rollins, calling the move central to President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda to “make America healthy again.”

“These are not just an updated guideline,” Leavitt said. “These are the foundation of all federal food programs in our country.” These dietary guidelines are for the five-year period 2025-2030.

Kennedy said the new framework marked “the most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in history,” arguing that prior guidelines promoted “highly processed foods and refined carbohydrates” while discouraging protein and healthy fats.

“The hard truth is that our government has been lying to us to protect corporate profit,” Kennedy said. “Today, the lies stop.”

Under the new guidance, federal nutrition policy will emphasise whole, nutrient-dense foods, increased protein intake, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and limits on added sugars. Kennedy said the government was “ending the war on saturated fat diets” and “declaring war on added sugar.”

“These guidelines will revolutionise our nation’s food culture,” he said. “My message is clear: eat real food.”

Rollins said decades of federal incentives had displaced foods grown by American farmers and ranchers, contributing to what she described as the “worst chronic health crisis in our nation’s history.”

“This crisis is unacceptable,” Rollins said. “The solution is simple and should be non-controversial: eat real food.”

The guidelines will shape meals served in public schools, the military, veterans’ hospitals, and nutrition programs such as SNAP, WIC and Head Start. Officials said implementation would begin with revised rules and procurement standards rather than immediate mandates.

“Nothing changes overnight,” Kennedy said. “But you’ll begin to see some real changes coming very soon.”

Dr Mehmet Oz said the guidelines could sharply reduce federal health spending by lowering obesity-related diseases. “The best way to reduce drug spend in America is to not need the drugs in the first place,” he said.

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary described the move as “the beginning of the end of an era of medical dogma on nutrition,” saying protein recommendations for children would increase by as much as 50 to 100 per cent.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are updated every five years and influence food policy across multiple federal agencies, affecting tens of millions of Americans daily.

Washington, Jan 08: President Donald Trump has said that Venezuela has agreed to purchase only American-made products using proceeds from a new US-brokered oil deal, describing the arrangement as a major shift in the Caracas economic orientation and a boost for American manufacturers, farmers, and exporters.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had been informed that Venezuela would use the revenue it receives from the oil agreement to buy US goods across a wide range of sectors.

“I have just been informed that Venezuela is going to be purchasing only American Made Products, with the money they receive from our new Oil Deal,” Trump wrote.

He said the purchases will include “American Agricultural Products, and American Made Medicines, Medical Devices, and Equipment,” as well as technology and hardware to improve Venezuela’s electricity grid and energy facilities.

Trump described it as a strategic realignment, saying Venezuela is committing to doing business with the United States as its principal partner after years of economic ties with US rivals.

“In other words, Venezuela is committing to doing business with the United States of America as their principal partner,” Trump said. “A wise choice, and a very good thing for the people of Venezuela, and the United States.”

The announcement follows the Trump administration’s decision to take control of Venezuelan oil sales under a new framework that places exports and revenues under US oversight.

Administration officials have said the oil will be sold at market prices, with proceeds directed through US-controlled mechanisms.

Trump presented the purchasing commitment as a direct benefit to the US economy, particularly American farmers, manufacturers and medical suppliers.

Venezuela’s electric grid has suffered repeated failures in recent years, while shortages of medicines and medical equipment have been widely documented. Trump said US-made equipment would be used to “improve Venezuela’s Electric Grid and Energy Facilities.”

Under Mudoro’s regime, Venezuela relied heavily on imports from China, Russia and Iran, often using discounted oil shipments as payment. The new arrangement reverses that trend.

By tying oil revenue to US purchases, the Trump Administration has linked Venezuela’s access to global energy markets with demand for American goods.

Washington, Jan 08: US President Donald J. Trump has said he wants to raise the country’s military budget to a whopping $1.5 trillion for fiscal year 2027, calling the increase necessary to keep the United States safe in what he described as dangerous times.

Trump made the announcement in a post on Truth Social. He said the decision came after talks with senators, members of Congress, and senior officials. He said the budget “should not be 1 trillion dollars, but rather 1.5 trillion dollars.”

The President said the higher spending would allow the United States to build what he called a “Dream Military.” He said the goal was to ensure the country remains “safe and secure, regardless of foe”.

Trump tied the proposed increase to revenue from tariffs imposed on other countries. He said those tariffs had brought in large sums of money and changed what the government could afford.

“If it weren’t for the tremendous numbers being produced by tariffs from other countries,” Trump said, “I would stay at the 1 trillion dollar number”. He added that many countries had previously “ripped off” the United States.

Trump said the income from tariffs had reached levels that would have been “unthinkable in the past”. He said this was especially true compared with the situation “just one year ago”.

The President used the statement to attack the previous administration. He referred to the “Sleepy Joe Biden Administration” and said revenue levels were far lower at that time. He did not provide figures to support the comparison.

Trump also said the larger military budget would not prevent the government from meeting other financial goals. He said the United States could strengthen its armed forces and still reduce its debt.

He also said the country would have the ability to “pay a substantial dividend to moderate-income patriots within our country.”

The statement offered no details on how the $1.5 trillion would be spent. Trump did not say which military programs would receive the most funding. He also did not explain how Congress would be asked to approve such a large increase.

Trump has long argued for higher defence spending. During his time in office, he repeatedly said the US military needed rebuilding and modernisation. His latest remarks suggest he wants to push spending to levels never seen before.

The United States already has the world’s largest defence budget. A move to $1.5 trillion would be a major jump. It would likely draw close scrutiny from lawmakers concerned about deficits and other domestic needs.

Debates over US military spending have intensified in recent years. They are shaped by tensions with China and Russia, the war in Ukraine, and instability in the Middle East. New technologies, including cyber tools and artificial intelligence, have also changed how lawmakers view defence needs.

Under US law, Congress controls federal spending. Any military budget proposal must go through a long approval process.