Constitutional Law

Senate Bipartisan Push to Rein in Trump’s Unlawful Military Threats Against Venezuela

By Economics Desk | December 4, 2025

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is fighting to block President Trump’s escalating military threats against Venezuela, underscoring the constitutional requirement that only Congress can authorize war.

In a rare display of bipartisan resolve, four U.S. senators have introduced a resolution seeking to curb President Donald Trump’s escalating threats to launch a land offensive against Venezuela. This move comes as the administration prepares what it calls an imminent military action, raising urgent questions about executive overreach and disregard for constitutional authority. Who Decides War? The Constitution Says Congress—Not the White House The Senators at the helm of this initiative—Democrats Chuck Schumer, Tim Kaine, Adam Schiff, and Republican Rand Paul—have invoked the War Powers Resolution of 1973 to reassert Congress’ exclusive role in declaring war. Their message is...

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