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Rand Paul Set To Join Dems To Force Trump To Go Through Congress If He Wants To Declare War Against Venezuela

Paul plans to join Democrats in renewing a resolution seeking congressional approval before a war with Venezuela.

Rand Paul Set To Join Dems To Force Trump To Go Through Congress If He Wants To Declare War Against Venezuela
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Sen. Rand Paul is set to join Democrats in renewing a resolution that would require congressional approval before the Trump administration declares war against Venezuela. The first attempt failed, but Sen. Kaine said he expects more support amid heightened U.S. activity in the region.

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Senator preparing to join Democrats in refiling a resolution on congressional approval for war

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Donald Trump
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President whose administration the resolution would constrain

Pete Hegseth
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Secretary of Defense named in an allegation about a boat strike

Tim Kaine
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Senator expressing confidence in the renewed resolution effort

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Senators File Venezuela War Powers Resolution

Rand Paul and Democratic senators are pursuing a war-powers resolution seeking congressional approval before U.S. military action against Venezuela. Center outlets present Paul’s move as joining Democrats to secure congressional approval before a war with Venezuela. Right-leaning outlets likewise focus on congressional limits, describing the measure as blocking potential strikes or hostilities.

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