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US Halts Attacks, Eyes $100B Venezuela Oil InvestmentTrump canceled further strikes as Venezuela releases prisoners; Senate moves to limit war powers amid ongoing oil talks.
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- President Trump called off a second wave of attacks on Venezuela due to the country's cooperation and release of political prisoners.
- A White House meeting with top oil executives aims to secure $100 billion for rebuilding Venezuela's oil infrastructure.
- The Senate advanced a war powers resolution to restrict the president’s unilateral military actions in Venezuela by a 52-47 vote.
- A US Chinook helicopter pilot was wounded during the Maduro capture operation, which was completed with minimal casualties.
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