U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference following a U.S. strike on Venezuela where President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured, from Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., January 3, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
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US Senators Push to Curb Trump's Greenland Ambitions After Venezuela Action

  • US senators expect a vote on legislation to limit President Trump's power to acquire Greenland from Denmark.
  • Trump has repeatedly expressed desire for the mineral-rich Arctic island, sparking concerns after the Venezuela incident.
  • Senator Tim Kaine plans "war powers resolutions" to check presidential military action without congressional approval, citing Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, Nigeria, Greenland.
  • Republican Senator Rand Paul, while open to resolutions, believes military action for Greenland is unproductive and suggests diplomatic engagement.
  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Danish leaders, signaling no retreat from Trump's aim, as allies like France and Germany plan responses.

Why It Matters: US senators are moving to restrict Trump's unilateral foreign policy, particularly regarding Greenland, following the Venezuela incident.

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