Here's what the smartest people in foreign policy, business, and economics are saying about Trump's raid on Venezuela

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President Donald Trump speaks at a podium about his January 3rd raid on Venezuela. Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio, and Stephen Miller stand behind him.
President Donald Trump speaks at a podium about his January 3rd raid on Venezuela. Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio, and Stephen Miller stand behind him.

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Here are the countries with the most oil reserves, and where Venezuela ranks

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A view of the "El Palito" oil refinery in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela.

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Student-loan borrowers who make enough payments could get debt relief — and a big tax bill this year

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Student-loan borrowers who receive debt relief in 2026 could face a big tax bill.

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The job market is totally broken. Here's how to navigate it anyway.

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A group of about 20 US investors is already planning a trip to Venezuela in March

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Charles Myers, chairman of Signum Global Advisors, told Business Insider that foreign investment in oil, tourism, and construction will be the "centerpiece" of Venezuela's recovery over the course of the next two years.

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Are you buying more American-made brands? Fill out this survey.

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Some CEOs believe US manufacturing can make a comeback. Do you?

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The job market's Great Freeze will probably break in 2026, one way or another

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The K-shaped economy of the rich doing fine and everyone else struggling is back — and it could mean a rocky 2026

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The American economy is tipping away from low-wage workers once again.

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5 of the most popular stories from Business Insider's year-long series on America's oldest workers

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Business Insider has profiled dozens of workers over age 80.

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19 states just raised their minimum wage. See which states pay the most.

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$15 minimum wage signs outside the Capitol

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