US lawmaker urges Trump transparency over Venezuela oil deal

Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has demanded that President Donald Trump disclose whether he, his family, political allies or major donors stand to financially benefit from his administration’s Venezuela oil agreement before substantial US taxpayer resources are committed. Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat from Illinois and senior member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and House Intelligence Committee, raised the questions in a letter to Trump and asked for answers by September 14. Trump announced...