Days before U.S. forces entered Venezuela to capture Nicolás Maduro, then-U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin purchased shares in Chevron, ConocoPhillips, RTX, and Caterpillar, companies that stood to benefit from the regime change. These transactions, totaling between $15,000 and $50,000 per stock, were declared 18 days after the trades were made on December 29, 2025. The U.S. operation in Venezuela commenced on January 3, 2026, after which stocks for Chevron, ConocoPhillips, RTX, and Caterpillar all saw a notable increase on January 5, 2026.
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Speaker Mike Johnson, criticized as one of the worst in history, abruptly adjourned the House to avoid potential votes related to the Epstein files, signaling further deference to Donald Trump. This action exemplifies Johnson’s pattern of prioritizing Trump’s interests over the House’s independence and the constitutional system of checks and balances, even at the expense of his own party members. The article highlights a broader trend of congressional surrender to the executive branch, resulting in reduced oversight and an environment heavily influenced by corporate lobbyists, thereby making it difficult for average citizens to be heard. To address this issue, the article suggests that citizens must organize Congress Watch Groups to hold lawmakers accountable and demand reforms.
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John Q. Hosedrinker