Morning News: January 6, 2026

China Slaps Export Controls on Japan Military for Taiwan Remarks

In China, a Debate About Political Power Ignites After Maduro’s Capture

Snatching Maduro From Venezuela Was Illegal — and Damaging

Venezuela Ushers in the Era of Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’

Trump’s Hint to Oil Executives Weeks Before Maduro Ouster: ‘Get Ready’

Mystery Trader Garners $400,000-Plus Windfall on Maduro’s Capture

Bets on Maduro, Jesus Reveal Promise and Risks of Prediction Markets

Venezuela’s New Leader Is the Oil Industry’s Long-Time Ally

Chevron’s Risky Bet to Stay in Venezuela May Now Give It an Advantage

Citgo Is a Crown Jewel of Venezuela’s Oil Industry. Elliott Is Set to Reap the Benefits.

Trump’s Venezuelan Gambit Holds Chance of Rising US Sway Over Crude

Copper Surges to Fresh Record as Inventories ‘Locked in the US’

Hilton Lands in DHS Crosshairs After ICE Agents’ Hotel Reservations Are Canceled

The GOP Is Kidding Itself About the Economy

Do Tariffs Cause Inflation? New Studies Offer Surprising Answer

Sweeping Minimum-Wage Hikes Take Hold Across the Country

The Fed’s Six Big Challenges in 2026

The Cost of Inaction On Crypto Market Structure

More Tax Revenue Is a Certain Path to Soaring National Debt

Corporation for Public Broadcasting Votes to Shut Down

Optimism About Nuclear Energy Is Rising Again. Will It Last?

Nvidia’s $4 Trillion Stock Rally Faces More Threats Than Ever

Nvidia Details New A.I. Chips and Autonomous Car Project With Mercedes

Tesla Is Swapping Its EV Crown For Even More Promises

Hyundai Unveils New Humanoid Robot for Work in Car Factories

Dell’s Underperforming PC Business Seeks a Comeback

Steel Dynamics, SGH Bid $8.8 Billion to Acquire BlueScope Steel

AB InBev Buys Back $3 Billion Stake in U.S. Metal Container Facility to Boost Supply Security

How Corporate Security Has Changed a Year After UnitedHealth Killing

Make Drug Prices Great Again Without Price Controls

The Curious Cult of Aldi

Victoria’s Secret Faces Valentine’s Day Test

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