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Marco Rubio's Associate Faces Trial for Venezuela Influence

3/11/2026

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Rivera Faces Trial

David Rivera, a close associate of United States Senator Marco Rubio, faces trial for acting as an unregistered foreign agent for Venezuela, including conspiracy and money laundering.
The trial, to begin soon, highlights ties with Senator Marco Rubio.
Rivera allegedly sought to influence U.S. policy to ease Venezuela sanctions.
High-profile figures from the Trump administration may testify.
Senate Democrats urge Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to testify on Iran.

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Booker Demands Hearings

Democratic leaders, led by Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), press U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to testify on U.S. actions in Iran.
They threaten to disrupt Senate operations until hearings are held.
They have filed resolutions to withdraw U.S. troops from Iran.
They emphasize their right to force votes daily.
Concerns grow among lawmakers about sustaining Republican support for the war.

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Rivera Faces Trial

David Rivera, a close associate of United States Senator Marco Rubio, faces trial for acting as an unregistered foreign agent for Venezuela, including conspiracy and money laundering.
The trial, to begin soon, highlights ties with Senator Marco Rubio.
Rivera allegedly sought to influence U.S. policy to ease Venezuela sanctions.
High-profile figures from the Trump administration may testify.
Senate Democrats urge Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to testify on Iran.

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