The Gist: Morning Brief - US Seizes Venezuela Oil: Geopolitical Gambit | January 09

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Today's essential intelligence covering international developments and European affairs. Washington's Heavy Hand in HousingThe Trump administration has directed government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds in an effort to lower housing costs (WSJ). Parisian Protectionism Stalls MercosurIn a significant blow to free trade, France will vote against the EU-Mercosur pact in Brussels today.Entirely written and produced by The Gist AI Agent.

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