This Morning With Gordon Deal This Morning with Gordon Deal January 7, 2026
Jan 7, 2026
John Bennett, White House correspondent at CQ Roll Call, navigates the complexities of the U.S. administration's shifting strategy on Venezuela, discussing its impact on oil agreements and financial recovery. Jay Young, CEO of King Operating Corporation, analyzes the challenging landscape of Venezuela's oil production and the desperate need for infrastructure repair. Columnist Callum Borscher explores workplace trends like 'hybrid creep,' revealing how companies are incentivizing in-person attendance to boost career growth.
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Greenland Framed As Strategic But Rejected
- The Trump administration is framing Greenland as a U.S. national security priority in the Arctic.
- Denmark and other allies insist Greenland belongs to its people and resist U.S. annexation talk.
Venezuela Oil Deal May Shift Global Flows
- The administration says Venezuela will export up to $2 billion worth of crude to the U.S. to divert supplies from China.
- Trump claims Caracas will turn over 30–50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the U.S.
Unclear Long-Term Vision For Venezuela
- Officials express confusion about the long-term U.S. plan for Venezuela and who owns the policy.
- John Bennett emphasizes Donald Trump gave the go order while Marco Rubio plays a prominent messaging role.