Venezuela Oil & U.S. Power: The White House says the U.S. will take majority control of Venezuela’s oil reserves—over 65 billion barrels—via a 100-year lease structure that gives the U.S. government a 35% stake and veto power over board appointments, reviving fresh debate over whether it’s “stabilization” or a straight-up grab. Immigration Enforcement: Idaho expanded its partnership with ICE through a 287(g) agreement, letting state corrections officials serve ICE administrative warrants on incarcerated people. Voting Access Fight: A federal judge denied the New Mexico Forward Party’s bid to block enforcement of the state’s ballot-access rules, keeping the pressure on minor-party candidates. Labor & Rights: A U.S. appeals court reversed a Starbucks labor ruling, saying the NLRB didn’t properly balance a store’s dress-code image goals with workers’ rights to unionize. Health Guidance: Major U.S. medical groups urged updated flu and COVID shots this fall, aiming to cut through confusion from shifting federal advice. Money & Collectibles: The U.S. Mint began circulating gold-colored Trump $1 coins for the 250th birthday, despite legal concerns about using a living president’s likeness. Public Safety: A jury convicted a mother tied to the Faceworld gang in a witness-retaliation case tied to a murder.