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• Iran's leader accuses protestors of acting for Trump - Iran's supreme leader accused protesters of acting on behalf of U.S. President Donald Trump by destroying public properties in their own country.
• Trump to meet with oil executives at White House. What we know about U.S. plans for Venezuela - The oil industry has been mostly silent on Venezuela as the security situation and stability of the government in Caracas is far from clear.
• Why Many Republican Voters Support Trump’s Use of Force in Venezuela - They don’t like nation building, but they do want to project American power.
• Wary of Investing in Venezuela, Big Oil Heads to the White House - The amounts of money, time and political uncertainty trouble executives at large Western oil companies, who plan to meet with President Trump on Friday.
• Trump says he’s cancelled second wave of attacks on Venezuela - He added that at least $100 billion will be invested in Venezuela by U.S. oil giants.
• Trump is desperate to take Greenland. Can NATO defend itself — and is it willing to? - Trump’s ambition for Greenland raises questions about what happens when two NATO members come to blows.
• Hanwha Aerospace soars 11%, leading Asian defense stocks rally - Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Friday as investors parsed China's inflation data.
• The Supreme Court may rule Friday on Trump's tariffs. Here's what's at stake for the economy - The decision is poised to have far-reaching impacts on not only trade policy but also the U.S. fiscal situation.
• ICE shooting: State officials say FBI is blocking evidence in Minneapolis investigation - Top federal officials have blamed Renee Nicole Good for her fatal shooting by an ICE agent, despite the fact an investigation has not been completed.
• Real estate agents say the housing market is starting to balance out - The latest housing survey shows agents slightly more optimistic about the new year, and shows a previously strong buyer's market becoming more balanced.