Venezuela-U.S. Energy Deal: Venezuela’s parliament approved a U.S.-backed oil pact giving Washington access to about one-fifth of reserves via a 100-year lease for 17 fields, with the Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital taking a 35% stake and the U.S. securing 20% of output at cost—raising concerns about China and Russia’s influence. Middle East Shipping & Oil Prices: U.S. strikes targeting Iran’s rocket and radar systems pushed crude futures lower and kept pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, where experts question whether the naval strategy can end the wider conflict. Birthright Citizenship Fight: A federal judge blocked Trump’s latest birthright citizenship effort, citing the Supreme Court’s earlier ruling that children covered by “subject to the jurisdiction” are citizens at birth. Semiconductor Tariffs Watch: South Korea said details aren’t finalized as the U.S. signals “targeted” semiconductor tariffs, with Seoul promising close consultations to protect its firms. Immigration Tragedy in Ohio: An Ohio case tied to ICE ankle-monitoring ended in suicide, prompting political backlash and renewed scrutiny of alternatives to detention. Navy Shipbuilding: The U.S. is considering frigate designs from South Korea, Japan, and Turkey for a new class, potentially shifting some construction overseas. Tech & AI Infrastructure: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urged G20 countries to build AI infrastructure, as U.S. data-center backlash becomes a midterm issue. NASCAR: Jimmie Johnson’s Legacy Motor Club is parting ways with John Hunter Nemechek, leaving an open seat ahead of next season.