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White House says U.S. will control Venezuelan oil industry

Season 2026 Episode 7 | 6m 09s

The Trump administration escalated its pressure on Venezuelan oil, seizing two tankers and declaring it intends to “indefinitely” sell the country’s oil. The administration's rhetoric has also included threats to seize Greenland, part of NATO-member Denmark. Nick Schifrin reports.

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