Historically, September 2 is also V-J Day, marking Japan’s 1945 surrender. National observances include World Coconut Day and National Grits for Breakfast Day, but these are not driving headlines. Coverage continues to evolve with live reporting from outlets like NBC, NPR, and Reuters
ADP data showed private-sector job growth slowing to 38,000 in August. Markets opened slightly higher after Tuesday’s losses driven by oil and yields. Other stories include a DOJ probe into beef prices at major retailers and various primary results.
This has pushed oil prices higher (WTI near $90–92 and Brent around $94–96), lifted Treasury yields (the 10-year briefly above 4.82%, a multi-year high), and left stocks mixed after recent declines. Markets are watching for further escalation or de-escalation ahead of November midterms. President Trump described the U.S. actions as retaliatory and warned of a larger response if Iran continues
65 billion barrels, 100-year lease, U.S. gets 35% equity + first dibs on the oil at cost. That’s not a partnership—that’s a takeover with extra steps.”
“They keep calling it the ‘biggest oil deal in history.’ History will decide if it actually produces oil or just headlines.”
“Gas prices are high because of the Iran war. Now we’re betting on Venezuelan fields that have been falling apart for 20 years. Bold strategy.”
65 billion barrels, 100-year lease, U.S. gets 35% equity + first dibs on the oil at cost. That’s not a partnership—that’s a takeover with extra steps.”
“They keep calling it the ‘biggest oil deal in history.’ History will decide if it actually produces oil or just headlines.”
“Gas prices are high because of the Iran war. Now we’re betting on Venezuelan fields that have been falling apart for 20 years. Bold strategy.”
65 billion barrels, 100-year lease, U.S. gets 35% equity + first dibs on the oil at cost. That’s not a partnership—that’s a takeover with extra steps.”
“They keep calling it the ‘biggest oil deal in history.’ History will decide if it actually produces oil or just headlines.”
“Gas prices are high because of the Iran war. Now we’re betting on Venezuelan fields that have been falling apart for 20 years. Bold strategy.”
'65 billion barrels, 100-year lease, U.S. gets 35% equity + first dibs on the oil at cost. That’s not a partnership—that’s a takeover with extra steps.”
“They keep calling it the ‘biggest oil deal in history.’ History will decide if it actually produces oil or just headlines.”
“Gas prices are high because of the Iran war. Now we’re betting on Venezuelan fields that have been falling apart for 20 years. Bold strategy.”
65 billion barrels, 100-year lease, U.S. gets 35% equity + first dibs on the oil at cost. That’s not a partnership—that’s a takeover with extra steps.”
“They keep calling it the ‘biggest oil deal in history.’ History will decide if it actually produces oil or just headlines.”
“Gas prices are high because of the Iran war. Now we’re betting on Venezuelan fields that have been falling apart for 20 years. Bold strategy.”
65 billion barrels, 100-year lease, U.S. gets 35% equity + first dibs on the oil at cost. That’s not a partnership—that’s a takeover with extra steps.”
“They keep calling it the ‘biggest oil deal in history.’ History will decide if it actually produces oil or just headlines.”
“Gas prices are high because of the Iran war. Now we’re betting on Venezuelan fields that have been falling apart for 20 years. Bold strategy.”
65 billion barrels, 100-year lease, U.S. gets 35% equity + first dibs on the oil at cost. That’s not a partnership—that’s a takeover with extra steps.”
“They keep calling it the ‘biggest oil deal in history.’ History will decide if it actually produces oil or just headlines.”
“Gas prices are high because of the Iran war. Now we’re betting on Venezuelan fields that have been falling apart for 20 years. Bold strategy.”
65 billion barrels, 100-year lease, U.S. gets 35% equity + first dibs on the oil at cost. That’s not a partnership—that’s a takeover with extra steps.”
“They keep calling it the ‘biggest oil deal in history.’ History will decide if it actually produces oil or just headlines.”
“Gas prices are high because of the Iran war. Now we’re betting on Venezuelan fields that have been falling apart for 20 years. Bold strategy.”
65 billion barrels, 100-year lease, U.S. gets 35% equity + first dibs on the oil at cost. That’s not a partnership—that’s a takeover with extra steps.”
“They keep calling it the ‘biggest oil deal in history.’ History will decide if it actually produces oil or just headlines.”
“Gas prices are high because of the Iran war. Now we’re betting on Venezuelan fields that have been falling apart for 20 years. Bold strategy.”
65 billion barrels, 100-year lease, U.S. gets 35% equity + first dibs on the oil at cost. That’s not a partnership—that’s a takeover with extra steps.”
“They keep calling it the ‘biggest oil deal in history.’ History will decide if it actually produces oil or just headlines.”
“Gas prices are high because of the Iran war. Now we’re betting on Venezuelan fields that have been falling apart for 20 years. Bold strategy.”
65 billion barrels, 100-year lease, U.S. gets 35% equity + first dibs on the oil at cost. That’s not a partnership—that’s a takeover with extra steps.”
“They keep calling it the ‘biggest oil deal in history.’ History will decide if it actually produces oil or just headlines.”
“Gas prices are high because of the Iran war. Now we’re betting on Venezuelan fields that have been falling apart for 20 years. Bold strategy.”