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Senate Limits Trump's Military Authority on Venezuela

1/13/2026

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The Senate challenged U.S. President Donald Trump's Venezuela military plans, voicing concerns about possible troop deployments.
A Senate vote approved a resolution to limit the president's military authority.
Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) warn the moves could jeopardize GOP control in upcoming elections.
The resolution is unlikely to pass in the Republican-controlled House, signaling a split between Congress and the White House on policy.

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The Senate challenged U.S. President Donald Trump's Venezuela military plans, voicing concerns about possible troop deployments.
A Senate vote approved a resolution to limit the president's military authority.
Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) warn the moves could jeopardize GOP control in upcoming elections.
The resolution is unlikely to pass in the Republican-controlled House, signaling a split between Congress and the White House on policy.