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15-01-2026
The US Senate voted to kill a war powers resolution that aimed to limit President Trump's ability to take military action in Venezuela. The resolution, introduced by Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine, was advanced last week after the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, but was blocked by Senate Republicans on Wednesday. Vice President JD Vance broke the 50-50 tie, allowing Republicans to use a procedural maneuver to kill the measure. Five Republicans initially supported the resolution, but two of them, Sens. Josh Hawley and Todd Young, changed their votes after pressure from the White House.
Entities: Senate, Republicans, Venezuela, President Trump, JD Vance • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
15-01-2026
The US Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan effort to limit President Trump's war powers in Venezuela, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote against the measure. The proposal aimed to require congressional approval for further military action in Venezuela. The Trump administration exerted significant pressure on Republican senators, including Josh Hawley and Todd Young, who initially supported the measure but later withdrew their backing after receiving assurances from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the administration.
Entities: JD Vance, Donald Trump, Venezuela, US Senate, Republican Party • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
15-01-2026
Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, has announced that her government will continue to release prisoners detained under the rule of former President Nicolás Maduro. The announcement comes after the interim government freed at least four U.S. citizens detained in Venezuela, marking the first known release of American prisoners since Maduro was ousted in a U.S. military operation. Rodríguez touted the releases as part of a 'new political moment' and emphasized that the effort to free those held under Maduro's rule is ongoing. Human rights organizations estimate that up to 800 prisoners, including political leaders, soldiers, and lawyers, are still being detained. Rodríguez credited Maduro with overseeing the release of 194 detainees in December, but insisted that the current releases are not a direct result of U.S. pressure.
Entities: Delcy Rodríguez, Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela, United States, Caracas • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
15-01-2026
The US Senate narrowly blocked a resolution on January 14, 2026, that aimed to limit President Donald Trump's authority to conduct military operations in Venezuela without congressional approval. The resolution was opposed by Senate Republicans, who argued that the US was not currently engaged in military operations in Venezuela. The vote was 51-50, with Vice-President J.D. Vance breaking the tie. The Trump administration claimed that the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3 was a judicial operation, not a military one. However, supporters of the resolution argued that the US had been involved in military actions in Venezuela, including a naval blockade and attacks on boats in the Caribbean and Pacific. The vote reflected concerns among lawmakers about Trump's foreign policy and the constitutional role of Congress in authorizing military action.
Entities: Donald Trump, Venezuela, US Senate, J.D. Vance, Nicolas Maduro • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
15-01-2026
The US Senate blocked a bipartisan bill aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from taking further military action in Venezuela. The bill was halted after two Republicans, Sens. Josh Hawley and Todd Young, withdrew their support under pressure from the administration. Vice President JD Vance broke the tie with a vote of 51-50. The administration had carried out a military raid to apprehend Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, earlier in the month. The Senate vote comes amid concerns about the administration's intentions regarding military action in Venezuela and the legality of the recent raid.
Entities: Donald Trump, Venezuela, JD Vance, Nicolás Maduro, Cilia Flores • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
