Trump lays out Venezuela oil strategy as Democrats push for war powers vote

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President Trump said on Truth Social Wednesday that Venezuela will use the money that it draws from a recent oil sale deal with the U.S. on “ONLY American Made Products.” Those purchases could include agricultural products, medicines, medical devices and equipment needed to fix the country’s beleaguered electrical grid, Mr. Trump wrote. “In other words,

Senators force third vote to limit Trump’s strikes on Venezuela

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Washington — The Senate is expected to take a third vote today on another war powers resolution to limit President Trump’s ability to strike Venezuela as the U.S. leader continues to take unilateral action against the South American country.  The vote, scheduled for late Thursday morning, comes days after the U.S. captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás

Senate to Vote on Measure to Block Additional Military Action in Venezuela—What to Know

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The U.S. Capitol building in Washington on Jan. 6, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—The Senate will vote on Jan. 8 on a resolution to prohibit the U.S. military from acting further in Venezuela without congressional approval. “The question of whether United States forces should be engaged in hostilities within or against Venezuela should be