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Get live updates and the latest news on the Trump administration as the Senate votes on Venezuela war powers, the House considers extending Obamacare subsidies.
The U.S. Senate is due to consider a resolution that would block President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without congressional authorization, and backers said the measure could pass in a close vote.
The previous two measures fell short of GOP support needed for passage. The third vote comes days after the U.S. captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
The US brought huge air power to Venezuela in its operation to capture Maduro, and hinted at cyber capabilities. This is how it could have cut power.
Wales' first minister is urging Sir Keir Starmer to "stand up" to President Trump over both his actions in Venezuela and his designs on Greenland. Eluned Morgan said "there comes a point when you have to stand up and be clear with your friends and say up to here and no further".
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro was captured in an overnight attack, some Democrats and a Republican are pushing to block future U.S. strikes.
President Donald Trump’s boast that “MAGA loves what I’m doing” appears to hold true, but the suggestion of sending in ground troops threatens to revive an “America First” debate.
Currently, Chevron is the only major U.S. firm still operating in Venezuela through joint ventures with state oil company PDVSA. Other U.S. companies like ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips do not have ventures in Venezuela, as sanctions remain in place.
Venezuela has the largest oil reserves of any country on Earth. But the type of oil it has is difficult, and dirty, to process. Experts say ramping up production would be expensive, and dangerous for the climate and environment.
President Trump advocates for a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, emphasizing peace through strength. Former NSC Chief of Staff Alex Gray discusses the push and the strategic importance of a Greenland acquisition for national security.