Marco Rubio testifies against friend and former Florida congressman over Venezuela ties

Marco Rubio testifies against friend and former Florida congressman over Venezuela ties – CBS News Watch CBS News Secretary of State Marco Rubio is testifying against his friend and former Florida Rep. David Rivera, who is accused of secretly lobbying for the Venezuelan government. CBS News’ Cristian Benavides has more. Source link

Rubio to testify in trial of former roommate accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela

MIAMI — The federal trial of a former Miami congressman accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela’s government during the first Trump administration begins Monday with Secretary of State Marco Rubio set to testify over his interactions with his old friend. Prosecutors allege David Rivera was a hired gun for former President Nicolás Maduro, leveraging Republican … Read more

Rubio to testify in trial of former roommate accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela

MIAMI — The federal trial of a former Miami congressman accused of secretly lobbying for Venezuela’s government during the first Trump administration begins Monday with Secretary of State Marco Rubio set to testify over his interactions with his old friend. Prosecutors allege David Rivera was a hired gun for former President Nicolás Maduro, leveraging Republican … Read more

US eases Venezuela oil sanctions as Trump seeks to boost world oil supply during Iran war

WASHINGTON — U.S. companies will be allowed to do business with Venezuela’s state-owned oil and gas company after the Treasury Department eased sanctions, with some limitations, on Wednesday as the Trump administration looks for ways to boost world oil supplies during the Iran war. The Treasury issued a broad authorization allowing Petróleos de Venezuela S.A, … Read more

From The Sports Desk: Venezuela shows why World Baseball Classic matters

Before we turn our full attention to March Madness, baseball had its own knockout tournament to settle this week, the World Baseball Classic. In the final last night, Venezuela upset Team USA 3-2 on a ninth-inning double from Eugenio Suárez. Our Rohan Nadkarni also evaluated six players — three men and three women — who … Read more

Venezuela Beats USA to win First World Baseball Classic

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Venezuela Beats USA to win First World Baseball Classic 00:44 UP NEXT Chris Pratt Shares What to Expect From ‘The Super Mario Galaxy’ 06:44 NBA Legend Carmelo Anthony Opens up About College Basketball 01:39 Cameron Young Talks Family … Read more

Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 to claim first World Baseball Classic championship

Venezuela won its first World Baseball Classic championship Tuesday, defeating the tournament favorite United States 3-2 in the final. The game was tied 2-2 headed into the ninth inning before Venezuela pulled back in front. Luis Arráez walked to start the inning, then Javier Sanoja stole second after he came in as a pinch runner. … Read more

Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 in World Baseball Classic championship

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 in World Baseball Classic championship 01:07 UP NEXT Stratton wins Dem Illinois Senate primary, NBC News projects 00:39 Donna Miller wins Chicago-area primary, NBC news projects 01:32 Iran’s security chief killed in new strike … Read more

Venezuela defeats U.S. 3-2 for first World Baseball Classic title

Venezuela stunned the United States in the World Baseball Classic final, beating the Americans 3-2 for the country’s first WBC title. Maikel Garcia got Venezuela on the board with a sacrifice fly that scored Salvador Perez in the top of the 3rd. Then Wilyer Abreu added another run with a solo shot in the 5th.  … Read more