Texas Congressional Candidate Christian Menefee speaks to supporters during his watch party at The Post Houston on Election Day, in Houston, on Jan. 31, 2026. Karen Warren /AP Photo Democrat Christian Menefee prevailed in a special election for a Texas U.S. House seat on Jan. 31, narrowing what is already a slim majority for the
The following is the full transcript of the interview with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, a portion of which aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on Feb. 1, 2026. The interview was conducted on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: And we’re joined now by Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, and
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