Senate Republicans Defeat Venezuela War Powers Resolution Amid Trump's Pressure

• Senate Republicans voted to dismiss a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's military actions in Venezuela.
• Trump pressured two GOP senators, Josh Hawley and Todd Young, to flip their votes, ensuring the resolution's defeat.
• The resolution's failure highlights Trump's strong influence over the Republican party but also growing concerns about his foreign policy.
• Democrats forced the debate after US troops captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, prompting Trump to defend the action and criticize opposing Republicans.
• The War Powers Resolution of 1973 allows Congress to restrict presidential military force, a power lawmakers sought to reassert.

Why It Matters: Trump's pressure led Senate Republicans to defeat a resolution limiting his Venezuela military powers.