US Senate passes measure to restrict Trump’s military actions in Venezuela
Published On 8 Jan 20268 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A resolution that would block US President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without congressional authorisation has passed in the Senate by a vote of 52-47. With the measure receiving a simple majority in Thursday’s vote, it will move ahead to the House. Days after US forces abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a dramatic military raid in Caracas, senators voted on the latest in a series of war powers measures introduced since the administration ramped up military pressure on the country with attacks on boats off its coast in September. Republicans have blocked all of the measures, but the last vote was just 49-51, as two senators from Trump’s party joined Democrats in backing a resolution in November. Administration officials had told lawmakers at that time that they did not plan to change the government or conduct strikes on Venezuelan territory. More to come… Adblock test (Why?)
Delhi-NCR’s cold wave continues as it records season’s lowest temperature at…, AQI reaches…
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High-voltage drama in Kolkata: ED raids I-PAC, CM Mamata Banerjee accuses Amit Shah of ‘misusing agency’
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Indian national Rakki Kisan Gopal safely evacuated from Yemen’s Socotra Island, returns on special flight, was stranded there due to…
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Who is Pratik Jain? I-PAC chief, political strategist, IT cell head of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s TMC, raided by ED due to…
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Delhi School Holidays: Govt extends winter vacation as cold wave intensifies; schools to reopen on…
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After US, Bangladesh to impose tariffs on India? Yunus govt considers duties on cotton yarn imports
In a meeting held on Monday (January 5), the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission reviewed cotton and cotton yarn imports from India and discussed a proposal to levy tariffs, HT reported citing Indian yarn exporters. Here are more details on this.
I-PAC raids: ED issues FIRST statement, claims West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee took away key documents
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‘Forced me to bed’: Teen survivor’s chilling allegations against national shooting coach Ankush Bharadwaj
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Sonam Wangchuk’s case: ‘Complete ground’ for detention not provided, speech illegally suppressed, argues wife in SC
A Bench comprising Justices Aravind Kumar and Prasanna Varale heard the matter for the entire second half of the day. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal appeared for the petitioner.