Trump Venezuela Oil Deal, US & Iran Renew Strikes, House Back From Recess
The U.S. has struck a controversial oil deal with Venezuela’s unelected government, aiming to lower domestic gas prices, but at the cost of undermining democratic aspirations in Venezuela and reigniting criticism of American imperialism. The move comes amid renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities a
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