Financial Exploitation

The monthly job gains were slightly below the 55,000 forecast by economists, according to a poll by FactSet.

President Trump has said Venezuela "unilaterally seized and sold American oil." But the history between the countries is far more complicated, experts note.

The new jobs report showed hiring slowed in 2025. CBS News' Jill Schlesinger has more on the most recent economic data.

Two U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News that the Coast Guard, supported by the Navy, were the process of seizing the Olina oil tanker.

President Trump says he has canceled "the previously expected second Wave of Attacks" on Venezuela. He is meeting with oil industry executives at the White House Friday.