US Senators Vow to Force Vote on Venezuela War Powers if Strike Occurs
A group of high-ranking US senators from both parties has issued a joint statement, warning that they will file a new resolution to force a congressional vote on war powers if the administration carries out a strike within Venezuela. The senators, including Tim Kaine, Chuck Schumer, Adam Schiff, and Rand Paul, are reacting to recent reports of US military operations off the coast of Venezuela.
According to the senators, any unauthorized military action against Venezuela would be "a colossal and costly mistake that needlessly risks the lives of our servicemembers." They also cited concerns about the administration's handling of the situation, including a report that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered a second strike on a boat carrying survivors of a previous strike.
The senators are seeking to block the use of US forces in hostilities against or within Venezuela if a strike occurs. They plan to introduce a new War Powers Resolution, which would force a debate and vote in Congress on the issue.
Republican lawmakers have launched investigations into the US military campaign off the coast of Venezuela, with some expressing concerns about the administration's actions. Senator Mike Rounds said he is still trying to ascertain the facts of the strike and its potential violation of international law.
The situation has sparked tension between the White House and lawmakers, with some Republicans criticizing the administration's handling of a proposed Ukraine peace plan they say favors Russia. However, on Venezuela, there appears to be more unity among lawmakers, who are calling for greater transparency and oversight.
US troops have carried out at least 21 strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and Pacific in the past three months, killing at least 83 people. The White House has defended the strikes as necessary to protect US interests, but critics argue that they amount to a violation of international law.
The situation remains fluid, with lawmakers demanding more information about the administration's actions and plans for Venezuela. As one senator noted, "We may have a problem" if the administration proceeds with further military operations without congressional approval.
A group of high-ranking US senators from both parties has issued a joint statement, warning that they will file a new resolution to force a congressional vote on war powers if the administration carries out a strike within Venezuela. The senators, including Tim Kaine, Chuck Schumer, Adam Schiff, and Rand Paul, are reacting to recent reports of US military operations off the coast of Venezuela.
According to the senators, any unauthorized military action against Venezuela would be "a colossal and costly mistake that needlessly risks the lives of our servicemembers." They also cited concerns about the administration's handling of the situation, including a report that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered a second strike on a boat carrying survivors of a previous strike.
The senators are seeking to block the use of US forces in hostilities against or within Venezuela if a strike occurs. They plan to introduce a new War Powers Resolution, which would force a debate and vote in Congress on the issue.
Republican lawmakers have launched investigations into the US military campaign off the coast of Venezuela, with some expressing concerns about the administration's actions. Senator Mike Rounds said he is still trying to ascertain the facts of the strike and its potential violation of international law.
The situation has sparked tension between the White House and lawmakers, with some Republicans criticizing the administration's handling of a proposed Ukraine peace plan they say favors Russia. However, on Venezuela, there appears to be more unity among lawmakers, who are calling for greater transparency and oversight.
US troops have carried out at least 21 strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and Pacific in the past three months, killing at least 83 people. The White House has defended the strikes as necessary to protect US interests, but critics argue that they amount to a violation of international law.
The situation remains fluid, with lawmakers demanding more information about the administration's actions and plans for Venezuela. As one senator noted, "We may have a problem" if the administration proceeds with further military operations without congressional approval.
I mean, what's up with these US senators? They're like, "Hey, don't go do that thing without asking us first!" 
Like, we get it, you wanna protect your interests, but come on, you can't just start a war and then expect everyone to be all cool about it 
. I'm all for transparency, but at the same time, if someone's trying to take over Venezuela, maybe just stick with diplomacy, right? 
I mean, who needs 83 lives lost already? 
That's like, a whole movie franchise right there... "Venezuela: The Lost City" 
. And what's up with all these investigations? It's like they're trying to solve a puzzle blindfolded while being attacked by a swarm of bees 
So I was thinking, what's up with all these strikes in Venezuela? It feels like we're just kinda dropping bombs left and right... 
Like, are we really that scared of some cartel guys or what? 
And don't even get me started on the whole "protecting US interests" thing. What does that even mean? We need to be careful here, 'cause if this is gonna lead to a war, it's gonna be a disaster... 
. i mean, it's kinda understandable given all the stuff we've seen about the strikes and how many people have died already 
. but at the same time, you gotta wonder if they're just trying to block the president's plans or if they're actually really concerned about what's going on there 
. either way, it's good that some lawmakers are speaking up and demanding more transparency 
. we need to know what's going on behind closed doors before we start talking about sending troops into another country 
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my heart is going out to all those innocent people caught in the crossfire 
this whole situation feels like it's spiraling out of control and I'm just worried about the lives being lost 
the thought of US troops carrying out strikes without proper oversight or congressional approval is terrifying 
we need more transparency and accountability from our leaders right now 
️ can't we just try to find a peaceful resolution to this situation instead of resorting to military action? 
. And the fact that 83 people have lost their lives already is just...ugh 
. The more I think about it, the more I'm convinced that these strikes are a total overreach by the White House 
. Like, what exactly do they hope to achieve? We're not talking about some tiny little country here 
We need more transparency, for sure, but we also need some serious oversight. This isn't a game of 'tit-for-tat' between lawmakers and the White House 
. It's about making sure our elected officials are doing what's best for America (and not just their own interests 
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seriously though, these senators need to get their act together if they wanna stop this administration from doing some majorly bad stuff. but hey at least it's not just about war and politics, we can all agree that 83 people getting killed in strikes is NOT A GOOD THING 