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US Congress Threatens War Powers Vote Against Trump's Unauthorized Venezuela Military Operations
Dec 03, 2025 05:53 am CST
Bipartisan group of US senators pledges to force a War Powers Resolution vote if President Trump authorizes strikes within Venezuela, amid growing congressional concern over the administration's military campaign that has already conducted 21 strikes in international waters, killing 83 people without formal congressional approval. Republican-led committees are investigating potential violations of international law in these operations targeting alleged drug boats near Venezuelan territory.
US-Venezuela Military Tensions Escalate as USS Gerald R Ford Deploys to Latin America
Nov 13, 2025 12:39 am CST
The USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, has arrived in Latin America amid rising tensions with Venezuela, which has announced its own "massive" military deployment in response. The US claims the naval presence aims to counter drug trafficking, while Caracas fears it disguises regime change intentions. This military standoff has drawn reactions from Colombia, which suspended intelligence sharing with Washington, and Russia, which condemned US strikes on boats as "unacceptable."