US Pursuit of Third Oil Tanker Intensifies Venezuela Blockade | Daybreak Europe 12/22/2025

Here is a 200-word summary of the news article: The US has intensified its blockade on Venezuela, with the Trump administration boarding one oil tanker and pursuing another in recent weeks. Venezuela has condemned the US actions, which are seen as part of the ongoing tensions between the two countries. Meanwhile, commodity prices have been soaring, with gold, silver, and copper all reaching record highs. This is partly due to expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, which tend to boost the appeal of precious metals. In other news, the Trump administration has faced criticism for removing and then later restoring an image of a desk drawer containing a photo of President Trump from the latest release of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. The move has raised questions about the transparency of the administration's handling of the Epstein case. The article also mentions several guests who will be featured on the Daybreak Europe program, including the CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange Kaiko, a non-resident fellow at the Bruegel think tank, and the co-founder of the venture capital firm Giant Ventures.