AWS and NVIDIA announced an expansion of their collaboration, which is based on 16 years of joint work, to deploy 2 million additional GPUs by 2027-2028. ^[1] Bloomberg reported that Chevron is nearing an agreement to take control of operations at two large crude-producing areas in Venezuela's Carabobo region, which would add access to substantial heavy-oil resources. ^[2] A luxury residence in an exclusive neighborhood of the Los Angeles metropolitan area was purchased for $1.2 million using a stack of cash totaling that amount. ^[3] Despite the suspicions, the transaction was completed and the mansion was subsequently converted into a hideout for two individuals linked to the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG). ^[4] The deal would see the US create and control a private company that will hold 65 billion barrels in proven oil reserves. ^[5] US Energy Secretary Chris Wright landed in Venezuela on Tuesday ahead of a signing ceremony for a landmark oil deal between the US government and Venezuela. ^[6] US President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that interim Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez wants elections but believes the country is not yet prepared for them. ^[7] The US government has reaffirmed its semiconductor tariff policies, linking local production to tax rates. ^[8] US actor George Clooney described the US government under President Donald Trump as a 'kakistocracy'. ^[9] The agreement includes the construction of 'AI factories' for the United States government with up to 100,000 GPUs in secure AWS infrastructure for classified workloads. ^[10] The partnership includes the integration of NVIDIA's new Vera processors into AWS infrastructure. ^[11] Bloomberg reported that Chevron has been discussing investment conditions with the government of acting President Delcy Rodríguez. ^[12]