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Senator Shaheen Grills Rubio on $200M Venezuelan Oil Fund

1/29/2026

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On January 28, 2026, Senator Jeanne Shaheen questioned Marco Rubio about managing $200 million from Venezuelan oil sales during a Senate testimony.
The inquiry centers on how the oil-sale funds are overseen.
The Secretary of State discussed U.S. President Donald Trump’s upcoming Venezuela policy after Nicolas Maduro's capture.
Rubio faced scrutiny over the U.S. strategy to sell millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil, which has the largest proven crude reserves.

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On January 28, 2026, Senator Jeanne Shaheen questioned Marco Rubio about managing $200 million from Venezuelan oil sales during a Senate testimony.
The inquiry centers on how the oil-sale funds are overseen.
The Secretary of State discussed U.S. President Donald Trump’s upcoming Venezuela policy after Nicolas Maduro's capture.
Rubio faced scrutiny over the U.S. strategy to sell millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil, which has the largest proven crude reserves.