Senate Advances War Powers Resolution After U.S. Military Operation in Venezuela, Highlighting Constitutional Clash Over Executive Authority

Advertisement A sudden and unprecedented U.S. military operation on January 3, 2026, that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has triggered a deep constitutional and political confrontation in Washington over presidential war powers. The strike — ordered by President Donald Trump without prior congressional authorization — has reignited longstanding debates about the … Continue reading Senate Advances War Powers Resolution After U.S. Military Operation in Venezuela, Highlighting Constitutional Clash Over Executive Authority