Some of the nation’s most influential Democrats condemned the move as unjustified and argued that the president was trying to distract from his domestic challenges.
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Trump Avoids Congressional Approval for Maduro’s Capture, and Democrats Raise Alarms
Democrats raised constitutional concerns and said the Trump administration had misrepresented its goals in Venezuela, while most Republicans cheered the action.
Trump Did Not Seek Congressional Authorization to Capture Maduro
Democrats raised constitutional concerns and said the Trump administration had misrepresented its goals in Venezuela, while most Republicans cheered the action.
G.O.P. Blocks Bid to Halt Trump’s Attacks in the Caribbean Sea
Republicans in the Senate blocked a measure that would terminate the president’s legally disputed campaign targeting alleged drug runners.
World Leaders of a Worried Center-Left Gather to Discuss Ways to Fight Back
Mark Carney, Keir Starmer, Pete Buttigieg and Jacinda Ardern were among those at a London summit as a rising populist right appears to threaten progressive politics.
Thune Says Russia Sanctions Vote Could Come as Soon as This Month
Momentum has been building behind a bipartisan bill to impose sanctions on countries that purchase Russian oil, as Republicans work behind the scenes to win President Trump’s support.
Republican Lawmakers Cheer Strike on Iran as Top Democrats Condemn It
Republicans in Congress praised President Trump’s decision to hit Iran. Many Democrats and some G.O.P. lawmakers said he should have consulted Congress.
War Powers Debate Revived in Congress as Trump Threatens Iran
A bipartisan pair in the House and a Democrat in the Senate have moved to force votes in the coming days on requiring congressional approval before U.S. troops could take offensive action against Iran.
Israel’s Strikes on Iran Divide Congress, Drawing Praise and Concern
Republicans and some Democrats offered strong support for Israel’s move, but many Democrats called for de-escalation and warned of the consequences of a broader war.
Israel’s Strikes on Iran Divide Congress, Drawing Praise and Concern
Republicans and some Democrats offered strong support for Israel’s move, but many Democrats called for de-escalation and warned of the consequences of a broader war.