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NPR News Monday 31 August 2026, 08:49 UTC By Leila Fadel 1 min read
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Morning news briefTrump says U.S. struck a deal to take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil, U.S. and Iran exchange fire, funding at the top of the agenda as House reconvenes. Trump says U.S. struck a deal to take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil, U.S. and Iran exchange fire, funding at the top of the agenda as House reconvenes. NPR does not offer or accept money for coverage or interviews.

Morning news briefTrump says U.S. struck a deal to take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil, U.S. and Iran exchange fire, funding at the top of the agenda as House reconvenes. Trump says U.S. struck a deal to take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil, U.S. and Iran exchange fire, funding at the top of the agenda as House reconvenes. NPR does not offer or accept money for coverage or interviews. Anyone who makes such an offer or request is not an NPR employee and does not represent NPR.
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