Congress, Crime, and Venezuela's Oil | Dayton News

Congress races against the clock to avoid a government shutdown as midterm elections loom, tackling urgent priorities like defense, border security, and affordability. Meanwhile, in Massachusetts, the Lindsay Clancy trial inches toward verdict, with her defense citing postpartum psychosis while prosecutors push for accountability over the tragic deaths of her children. In Washington, Trump’s crime-fighting strategy — including National Guard deployment — is credited with slashing D.C.’s crime rates, sparking debate over federal vs. local responsibility. On the energy front, a potential U.S.-Venezuela oil deal could unlock massive reserves and replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve — but decades of neglect have left Venezuela’s infrastructure crumbling, turning the promise into a complex, costly reality. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2257e25b182f5a52