The administration announced that the U.S. will take over 65 billion barrels of oil from Venezuela.
The administration announced that the U.S. will take over 65 billion barrels of oil from the South American nation. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, praised the oil deal and stated that the U.S. does not need to prioritize free and fair elections in Venezuela over the deal.
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Cruz also renewed his call for democratic, free elections in Venezuela to take place midway through next year. In a separate development, Representative James Clyburn, D-S.C., stated that Democrats should focus on making life more affordable for Americans rather than prioritizing the impeachment of Donald Trump if they win control of the House in the upcoming midterm elections. Clyburn also expressed regret regarding his previous support for Clarence Thomas during the 1991 confirmation hearings, noting he did not expect the justice to rebel against his own background and experiences.
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