White House Ballroom, Venezuela Oil, and Gas Prices | Hattiesburg News

The Supreme Court clears the way for a $400 million White House ballroom project to resume construction — fast-tracking what could be finished in months amid ongoing legal battles. Meanwhile, President Trump touts a major oil deal with Venezuela, claiming it’s the biggest ever and practically free, though critics warn ordinary Americans won’t see benefits anytime soon. Rising global crude prices, fueled by U.S.-Iran tensions, have pushed average gas prices above $4 for the first time all summer. Energy Secretary Chris Wright is heading back to Venezuela to boost investor confidence. On Capitol Hill, Democrats are sounding alarms over a new sanctions bill targeting Russia, fearing it gives Trump too much power to impose tariffs. And Trump remains vocal, acknowledging the Venezuela deal’s delayed impact on gas prices, hinting at possible further strikes on Iran, and expressing skepticism about the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes. 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/a40f263614c6672a