Senate Advances War-Powers Check on Venezuela Military Action
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The Senate advances a bill to curb further U.S. military action in Venezuela, signaling Congress’s role in war powers.
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The Senate advances a bill to curb further U.S. military action in Venezuela, signaling Congress’s role in war powers.
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