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Democratic Congressman Jim Himes discusses Trump's military operation in Venezuela

Himes criticized Trump’s decision to act in Venezuela without congressional approval and his comments about oil and the opposition.

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Rep. Jim Himes said the Trump administration did not notify him before its military operation in Venezuela and argued that Congress must assert its role. He warned that the operation could go badly and criticized Trump’s remarks about oil and Venezuela’s opposition leader.

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Connecticut representative and top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, commenting on the Venezuela operation

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ALSO MENTIONED  Dick Cheney, Former vice president cited in Himes’s comparison; María Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader discussed by Himes; Paul Wolfowitz, Political figure cited in Himes’s comparison; Theodore Roosevelt, Former president invoked by Himes in a comparison

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Trump-Ordered U.S. Operation Captures Nicolás Maduro

Outlets report that a U.S. military operation captured Nicolás Maduro, an action President Trump announced and defended. Coverage also addresses questions about congressional authority and what would happen next. Left-leaning outlets emphasize concerns about legality, congressional authorization and potential consequences, including impeachment calls. Center outlets report a range of lawmakers’ reactions, often focusing on oversight and the administration’s next steps. Right-leaning outlets include praise for the operation and arguments that Democrats are inconsistent, while some also cover legal objections.

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