Democrat wins Virginia state Senate special election

Democrat Mike Jones won a special election Tuesday for a Richmond-area seat in the Virginia State Senate, according to a projection from Decision Desk Headquarters. Jones defeated Republican John Thomas in the race to replace Ghazala Hashmi, who was elected lieutenant governor of Virginia in November. Democrats were expected to carry the district,… Source link

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Rick Scott backs Machado for president of Venezuela 

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said Tuesday he supports Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado as Venezuela’s new leader after a U.S. operation on Saturday ousted President Nicolas Maduro from power. “Maria Corina Machado is a fighter, she is loved by everyone in Venezuela, the United States, Chile and Colombia, the Venezuelan people… Source link

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Venezuelan oil could be risky for U.S. firms

{Beacon} Energy & Environment Big Story Venezuelan oil could be risky for US companies President Trump wants Venezuelan oil, but whether and how far US energy companies will actually go after it remains an open question. © Photo Credit Over the weekend, after the capture of leader Nicolas Maduro, Trump indicated that… Source link

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