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Congress Critiques Trump's Military Operations, Calls for Oversight

1/5/2026

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Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.), a Gang of Eight member, said no briefings had been provided about the Maduro operation.
Schumer raised concerns about the operation’s duration, troop levels, and costs.
Himes criticized the administration’s actions as lawless and stressed the legal obligation to inform Congress.
U.S. President Donald Trump defended bypassing Congress, citing leaks.
Democrats plan to pursue measures to limit future military actions without congressional approval.

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Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.), a Gang of Eight member, said no briefings had been provided about the Maduro operation.
Schumer raised concerns about the operation’s duration, troop levels, and costs.
Himes criticized the administration’s actions as lawless and stressed the legal obligation to inform Congress.
U.S. President Donald Trump defended bypassing Congress, citing leaks.
Democrats plan to pursue measures to limit future military actions without congressional approval.