Constitutional Law

Senate Faces Crucial Test on Venezuela War Powers Amid Trump’s High-Pressure Tactics

By National Security Desk | January 14, 2026

President Trump’s aggressive push to block Senate oversight on military action in Venezuela spotlights a critical struggle over executive power and American sovereignty.

As the Senate prepares for a pivotal vote on limiting the president’s war powers regarding Venezuela, President Donald Trump is mounting intense pressure on Republican senators to oppose congressional checks on his military authority. This unfolding drama exposes not merely partisan tensions but a fundamental contest over America’s national sovereignty and adherence to constitutional limits. Is Washington Ignoring the Constitutional Guardrails on Military Action? Last week, five GOP senators broke ranks with their party, joining Democrats to advance a resolution that would restrict unilateral military engagement by the president in Venezuela. This bipartisan move is not just procedural; it is...

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