Chevron Expands Venezuela Operations Amid Trump Oil Deal

Chevron has announced plans to expand its operations in Venezuela, just days after President Donald Trump revealed an ambitious deal to develop the nation's oil reserves and give the Pentagon a stake in the profits.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pushed back against Washington's recent wave of taunts, urging the US to become serious about negotiations. He also suggested that U.S.-Canada trade talks could resume if Washington becomes more committed to discussions.

A Gallup poll released on Wednesday found that a record percentage of Americans - around 9 in 10 - believe there is widespread corruption in the U.S. government, a 10 percentage point increase from last year.