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Congress Moves to Limit Trump's Military Funds for Cuba

3/27/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump could be blocked from using military funds against Cuba without congressional consent under a bill by Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Rep. Gregory Meeks.
The bill allows action only in imminent-threat cases.
Jayapal criticized the president’s stance, linking it to Venezuela and Iran.
Cuba faces a crisis worsened by U.S. sanctions, including a fuel blockade.
Trump tasked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to lead talks with Cuba.

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U.S. President Donald Trump could be blocked from using military funds against Cuba without congressional consent under a bill by Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Rep. Gregory Meeks.
The bill allows action only in imminent-threat cases.
Jayapal criticized the president’s stance, linking it to Venezuela and Iran.
Cuba faces a crisis worsened by U.S. sanctions, including a fuel blockade.
Trump tasked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to lead talks with Cuba.