↑ Donald Trump Classified Venezuela briefing leaves lawmakers split along party lines after Maduro capture - Senate Democrats are moving to force a vote on a measure to block further military action in Venezuela. China, Pakistan reaffirm ties as US outreach to Islamabad deepens - BEIJING, Jan 5 (Reuters) - China and Pakistan pledged on Monday to further deepen ties and expand cooperation, reaffirming to each other their historically "ironclad" friendship as signs ofThe market has anointed Chevron the big Venezuela winner. But oil majors face a long road before any payoff - President Trump's call for U.S. oil companies to rebuild Venezuela's energy sector after the overthrow of President Nicolas Maduro is easier said than done. Democratic mayor of Silicon Valley's largest city opposes billionaire tax - Matt Mahan, the Democratic mayor of San Jose, California, came out against a proposed ballot measure that would impose a tax on billionaires in the state.America on a roll? Trump hails 4.3% GDP surge in ‘great’ US economy, promising bigger gains ahead. Build riches in 2026 - See what this means for the benchmark interest rate and your portfolio.US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child - The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child -- leaving other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear guidance. Officials said the overhMaduro overthrow could pave the way for these U.S. oil companies to recover assets seized by Venezuela - Shares of U.S. oil majors are rising as investors bet that they will cash in after the military action that ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.Walz, Democrats' 2024 VP pick, drops bid for third term as Minnesota governor; Klobuchar considers - Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats' 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term as governor amid President Donald Trump’s relentless focus on a fraud investigation into child care programs in the state. Less than Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announces he will not seek reelection - Walz, who was Kamala Harris' vice presidential pick for her failed 2024 White House bid, is set to hold a press conference on the "news of the day."U.S. stocks show little reaction to Trump's extraordinary Venezuela action. Why investors see a bull case - Geopolitical shocks historically have little impact on the stock market, and, additionally, investors do not expect the attack will escalate further.