Senator Markwayne Mullin purchased shares of Chevron Corporation ($CVX) and RTX Corporation ($RTX) just days before a high-profile U.S. operation targeting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The disclosed purchases, valued between $15,001 and $50,000 for each stock, were made on December 29, 2025, and publicly disclosed on January 16, 2026. Chevron is directly impacted by U.S. policy towards Venezuela, while RTX is a major U.S. defense contractor. Since the trades, Chevron shares have risen approximately 10.1%, and RTX shares have increased about 9.5%, outperforming the relatively flat S&P 500. This is a developing story, and updates may follow.

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