Trump doubles down on Venezuela being the '51st state' in post

Only days after suggesting that Venezuela could become the 51st state, President Donald Trump doubled down, posting a map of ...
The Hill

Oil prices rise after Trump speech

The stock market opened with losses Thursday morning and oil prices shot higher in the wake of President Trump’s speech on the Iran war. © Seth Wenig, Associated ...

Venezuela’s acting president defends country’s territory and rejects Trump’s 51st state remarks

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez tells journalists that her country has no plans to become the 51st U.S. state after President Donald Trump said he was “seriously considering” the move.
The New York Times

Trump Promised Transparency in Venezuela, but Oil Secrets Linger

Trump officials and their Venezuelan allies have promised a new era of accountability to unlock Venezuela’s immense oil wealth. But the country’s oil industry remains a black hole. Cardon Refinery in ...