Monday, May 18, 2026
VideoAdmin
NewsWhite
Venezuela Extradites Billionaire Tycoon Alex Saab to U.S.
POLITICS
Unverified

Venezuela Extradites Billionaire Tycoon Alex Saab to U.S.

By Simon RomeroMay 17, 2026·Source: NY Times·7 views

Share This Article

The extradition of Alex Saab, who is tied to a huge graft scheme, is part of a purge of powerful figures who helped the deposed president, Nicolás Maduro, stay in power.

Share This Article

Originally reported by NY Times. Read the original article

Related Articles

Cassidy Loses Senate Primary in Louisiana, as Trump Vanquishes G.O.P. Foe
POLITICS

Cassidy Loses Senate Primary in Louisiana, as Trump Vanquishes G.O.P. Foe

Senator Bill Cassidy, a two-term Republican who voted to convict President Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial, could not muster enough votes to continue to a runoff next month.

NY Times·1d ago
7 Republicans Voted to Convict Trump. Most Are No Longer in Office.
POLITICS

7 Republicans Voted to Convict Trump. Most Are No Longer in Office.

Senator Bill Cassidy’s defeat means no more than two of them will be left in Congress next year.

NY Times·1d ago
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy loses in Republican primary, does not advance to runoff
POLITICS

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy loses in Republican primary, does not advance to runoff

Sen. Bill Cassidy is one of few remaining Republican senators who voted for President Trump's impeachment after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Trump endorsed his opponent, Rep. Julia Letlow.

NPR·1d ago
Senate Ruling Threatens Ballroom Funding in G.O.P. Budget Bill
POLITICS

Senate Ruling Threatens Ballroom Funding in G.O.P. Budget Bill

Democrats announced Saturday night that the Senate’s top parliamentary referee had determined that the $1 billion provision did not comply with budget rules.

NY Times·1d ago