Senate Moves to Curb Trump's War Powers After Venezuela Raid, Greenland Concerns
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CNBC TV18•08-01-2026, 19:55
Senate Moves to Curb Trump's War Powers After Venezuela Raid, Greenland Concerns
- •The Senate is set to vote on a resolution limiting President Trump's ability to conduct military actions without congressional approval, specifically targeting Venezuela.
- •This move follows a surprise US military raid to seize Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and growing concerns over Trump's broader ambitions, including Greenland.
- •Democrats and some Republicans, like Sen. Rand Paul, are pushing for Congress to reassert its constitutional authority over declaring war.
- •Republican leaders largely backed the Maduro operation but expressed "zero support" for military action to seize Greenland, which belongs to NATO ally Denmark.
- •The debate highlights a long-standing tension between presidential war powers and congressional oversight, often stretched since the Vietnam War.
Why It Matters: Senate seeks to reassert war powers, challenging Trump's unilateral military actions in Venezuela and beyond.
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