The biggest oil companies will immediately profit off Trump’s Venezuela coup, including via American taxpayers’ money.
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Author of ‘Don’t Say Abolish ICE’ Memo Is a Corporate Consultant
Blas Nuñez-Neto is a senior adviser to WestExec, a shadow lobbyist for defense and tech firms.
Trump’s Cargo Cult Imperialism in Venezuela
Stealing their oil is lunacy, but that won’t stop him from trying.
Six Important Stories for 2026
This year, there’s a built-in understanding of the stakes, and opportunities to take back the country from its malefactors.
Demands for Data Center Moratoriums Surge
Americans are getting wise to the threats posed by the lightly regulated facilities competing with humans for resources.
Why Californians Will Pay $340 More for Electricity Next Year
The state public utility commission is poised to approve a rate of return that critics say overcharges customers by $4.4 billion per year.
Amazon Has Been Conning School Districts out of Millions
Amazon Business is billed as a convenient one-stop shop for schools. Reality is more expensive.
Democratic Voters Are Clamoring for AI Regulation. Their Leaders Aren’t Interested.
A new AI commission established by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries includes several corporate-friendly legislators.
Why Is Warner Bros. for Sale at All?
Its product has never been more critically or financially successful. Why is it auctioning itself off?
Private Equity’s Utility Spending Spree Threatens New Mexico
Two firms are vying for control over much of New Mexico’s energy infrastructure, but consumer advocates are fighting back.
