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US Seeks to Assert Its Control Over Venezuelan Oil

Trump's administration intends to control the distribution of Venezuela鈥檚 oil products globally following聽its ouster of President Nicol谩s Maduro聽in a surprise nighttime raid.

January 8, 2026
GovernmentBusinessEquipment

First Brands Warns Cash to Run Out by Jan. 31

First Brands warned it will run out of cash without an immediate financing injection, a shortfall that could force the bankrupt auto parts maker to shut down some businesses and sell other operations.

January 8, 2026
BusinessFuel

Exxon Says Oil Skid Could Cut $1 Billion From Q4 Results

Exxon Mobil said lower oil prices reduced fourth-quarter results by $800 million to $1.2 billion, one of the first signs that Big Oil is facing a tough earnings season.聽

January 7, 2026
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ATD鈥檚 Gelb Eyes Excise Tax Repeal After Environmental Wins

American Truck Dealers President Jacqueline Gelb during her first year on the job saw her members score major regulatory wins, and she鈥檚 eyeing another Capitol Hill victory in the year ahead.

January 7, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyAutonomousTCA

Auto Policies Remain on Trump's To-Do List in 2026

But there are still several policy areas either with loose ends from 2025 or with unchecked boxes on the administration's to-do list.聽The pending issues span trade, safety, technology and more.

January 7, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentTCA

Senate Panel Postpones Hearing With Detroit Carmaker CEOs

The delay from Jan. 14 comes after Ford made objections to the hearing's subject matter, invite list and scheduling.聽 It was set to take place on the industry and press day of the Detroit Auto Show.

January 7, 2026
GovernmentBusinessFuel

US Seizes 2 Sanctioned Oil Tankers Linked to Venezuela

U.S. European Command announced the seizure of the Bella 1. Secretary of 91视频land Security Kristi Noem revealed that U.S. forces also took control of the tanker Sophia in the Caribbean.

January 7, 2026
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

USPS Tightens Rules on Non-Domiciled CDL Drivers

The U.S. Postal Service is cutting ties with drivers who hold non-domiciled commercial driver licenses and have not been subjected to careful internal vetting, the agency said.

January 7, 2026
BusinessFuel

Valero to Boost Fuel Imports to California

Valero plans to begin shutting some of the Benicia refinery operating units in February before fully winding it down by the end of April.

January 7, 2026
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafety

US Lawmaker Unveils Bill Requiring Manual Car-Door Releases

The proposal adds to the growing scrutiny of electric vehicle doors following a series of incidents in which people were severely injured or died when they were unable to escape.

January 7, 2026

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