Federal prosecutors open new criminal probe into Maduro, sources say

Federal prosecutors in Miami were ordered to open a new criminal investigation targeting detained former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro amid some concerns that the pending prosecution against him is weak, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. The new probe comes as Alex Saab, a close business associate of Maduro who served as …

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Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race ahead of runoff

Washington — President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday in the state’s upcoming Senate runoff, seeking to bring to an end a costly contest just a week ahead of the runoff date. “Ken is a true MAGA Warrior who has ALWAYS delivered for Texas, and will continue to do so in the …

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Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race ahead of runoff

Washington — President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday in the state’s upcoming Senate runoff, seeking to bring to an end a costly contest just a week ahead of the runoff date. “Ken is a true MAGA Warrior who has ALWAYS delivered for Texas, and will continue to do so in the …

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Can Social Security survivor benefits be garnished for debt?

The rules regarding Social Security survivor benefits and debt collection are more nuanced than you may expect. Imagesbybarbara/Getty Images When a loved one dies, the financial fallout can extend far beyond funeral costs and estate issues. In turn, Social Security survivor benefits often become an important income source for surviving spouses and dependents — one …

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