Senate Faces Crucial Test to Reclaim War Powers After Trump’s Venezuelan Raid

When President Trump authorized a surprise nighttime raid resulting in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, it wasn't just a bold move on foreign soil—it was a direct challenge to Congress’s constitutional role as the sole body empowered to declare war. Now, the Republican-controlled Senate stands at a crossroads: Will it assert its duty or continue to enable unchecked presidential military adventurism?Is Congress Willing to Stand Up for Its Constitutional Role?This Thursday’s expected vote on a resolution that would require congressional approval before any further strikes against Venezuela shines an unforgiving light on Washington’s growing abdication of power. Despite...