Venezuelan state-run oil company PDVSA is in talks with equipment and service providers to help boost its depressed crude output amid the temporary lifting of U.S. sanctions against the country.
2023 may not have the fireworks of the 2024 elections, but there is still plenty up for grabs. in this "off-year", most of which takes place on November 7. Virginia will be keenly watched, particularly by followers of Gov. Glenn Youngkin, and whether he can springboard Republican success into national aspirations. Meanwhile the governor's mansion is up for grabs in Kentucky and Mississippi. New Jersey's Republicans believe they have a real shot at turn the state red in legislative elections, while there are also fierce mayoral and district attorney battles throughout the United States. There are also several fascination referendums, particularly in Ohio, Maine and Texas. This Washington Examiner series, Forgotten Elections, will dive into all of these and more over the following two weeks. Part 15 will deal with the statewide elections in New Jersey and whether Republicans can flip either of the legislative chambers.
Four "Squad" Democrats are set to face serious primary challengers in 2024, with the line of opponents growing due to their comments on the war between Israel and Hamas.
The Florida legislature will gavel into a special session beginning on Monday to handle a variety of issues facing the Sunshine State from within and beyond its borders.
Former President Donald Trump is expected to appear in person to testify Monday in a civil case in New York over accusations he committed business fraud by inflating his net worth by billions of dollars in financial statements.
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) lamented that an otherwise "obvious" investigation into President Joe Biden and his family has stalled due to Democrats working with a biased and liberal media.
