Morning News Brief

This news brief highlights the ongoing exodus of senior military leadership from the Pentagon and the controversy surrounding the Trump administration's Venezuela oil deal. It also notes that the jury remains deadlocked in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
Why it matters
These developments signal potential instability within U.S. defense leadership and ongoing geopolitical and legal tensions that could impact national security and foreign policy.
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