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Congress Debates Trump's Venezuela Strategy Over Domestic Issues

1/9/2026

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Congress focuses on U.S. President Donald Trump’s Venezuela operations amid War Powers Act debates.
Senator Elissa Slotkin criticizes the strategy as distracting from domestic priorities like healthcare and housing.
She says foreign engagements, including Venezuela, overshadow promises to tackle domestic challenges.
The administration's shift to engage with Venezuela's previous regime raises questions about legitimacy and democracy.

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Congress focuses on U.S. President Donald Trump’s Venezuela operations amid War Powers Act debates.
Senator Elissa Slotkin criticizes the strategy as distracting from domestic priorities like healthcare and housing.
She says foreign engagements, including Venezuela, overshadow promises to tackle domestic challenges.
The administration's shift to engage with Venezuela's previous regime raises questions about legitimacy and democracy.