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Wary of Investing in Venezuela, Big Oil Heads to the White House

9 janvier 2026 à 11:02
The amounts of money, time and political uncertainty trouble executives at large Western oil companies, who plan to meet with President Trump on Friday.

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A statue near the Venezuelan state oil company in Caracas. U.S. energy executives were far from ready to make a commitment when President Trump said they would “spend billions of dollars” in that country.

The War Over the Weedkiller Roundup Might Be Headed to the Supreme Court

9 janvier 2026 à 11:02
Bayer has asked the justices to decide whether federal law shields the company from lawsuits over its Roundup herbicide and cancer. Democrats and MAHA activists aren’t happy.

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The herbicide Roundup, when paired with genetically modified seeds, kills weeds without damaging crops. But some evidence has indicated a link to cancer.

What to Know About the Latest Jobs Report

9 janvier 2026 à 11:02
Data on the labor market in December will be closely watched for clues on the state of the economy.

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A job fair in Galveston, Texas, last year. Although firings across the economy remain low, new graduates and people looking for work have had a hard time finding jobs.

The Next Phase of Trump’s Renovations: A New ‘Upper West Wing’

Besides changes to the White House, President Trump also said he planned to tear up the brick walkways in Lafayette Park and replace them with granite.

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In President Trump’s vision, a second level with office space would be built on top of the colonnade that connects the West Wing to the White House residence.

Congress Tries, but Fails, to Take a Stand for Its Own Powers

9 janvier 2026 à 00:51
House votes to override a pair of Trump vetoes were an unusual bid by some in the G.O.P. to assert their own branch’s prerogatives. But they fell short.

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The move was described by one of President Trump’s allies as designed to “slap the president in the face.”

Trump Urges Voters to Oust Republicans, Including Susan Collins

8 janvier 2026 à 23:42
After five G.O.P. senators joined Democrats on a war powers vote, the president lashed out, including at his party’s most politically endangered senator.

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Senator Susan M. Collins, Republican of Maine, was one of five Republicans who voted with Democrats to start a debate over restricting the president’s ability to use military force in Venezuela. Of the five, Ms. Collins is the only one up for re-election this year.

Senate Advances Measure to Curb Trump’s Use of Force in Venezuela

8 janvier 2026 à 22:11
A handful of Republicans joined Democrats to allow the measure to move forward, reflecting concerns in both parties about the administration’s strategy.

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“Make no mistake: Bombing another nation’s capital and removing their president is an act of war, plain and simple,” Senator Rand Paul, Republican of Kentucky, said before the vote.

Once Again, a Newfoundland Town Rescues Stranded Passengers

9 janvier 2026 à 03:03
After 9/11, Gander took in thousands of people whose flights were diverted. History repeated on a smaller scale this week.

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The airport in Gander, Newfoundland, where three flights were diverted this week for bad weather, stranding travelers.

Why Cambodia Handed Over a Man Accused of Stealing Billions in Crypto Scam

8 janvier 2026 à 23:52
Experts say the scam industry has become a pillar of Cambodia’s economy, but it is under pressure from other countries to crack down.

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A building in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, listed on the website of Prince Holding Group as its headquarters, on Thursday. The company has been accused by U.S. prosecutors of operating cyberscams.
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