Trump Venezuela Oil Deal, US & Iran Renew Strikes, House Back From Recess

President Trump announced a new oil partnership that would give the U.S. majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan reserves, even as the deal raises questions about Washington’s goals for democracy there.
The U.S. and Iran exchanged fire for the first time in nearly a month after American forces struck Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz and Iran retaliated against U.S. bases in Jordan and the UAE.
The House is back for one week with midterms approaching, aiming to keep the government funded through Election Day while Republicans look for a message that can cut through high prices and an unpopular president.

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(0:00) Introduction
(01:57) Trump Venezuela Oil Deal
(05:42) US & Iran Renew Strikes
(09:23) House Back From Recess

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