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U.S. operation in Venezuela raises questions about congressional oversight

Shaheen said lawmakers were not briefed in advance and urged her colleagues to question the administration’s actions.

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Sen. Jeanne Shaheen said she was not briefed before the U.S. operation that captured Venezuela’s president and questioned the administration’s stated goals. She urged lawmakers to scrutinize the operation and consider a War Powers Resolution.

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ALSO MENTIONED  Nicolas Maduro, President of Venezuela captured in the U.S. operation

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