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Senate to vote next week to block Trump’s military action against Venezuela

Story by Alexander Bolton
Jan 03 • 3 min read • Updated 3h ago

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The Senate will vote next week on a bipartisan war powers resolution to block President Trump from continuing military action against Venezuela — a vote that takes on heightened importance after U.S. forces attacked the South American nation and arrested President Nicolás Maduro early Saturday.

The resolution to block the administration from engaging in further hostilities against Venezuela is privileged, which means Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) cannot stop it from coming to the floor.

The measure is sponsored by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.), Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) and Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.).

It needs only a simple majority to pass the Senate.

“It is long past time for Congress to reassert its critical constitutional role in matters of war, peace, diplomacy and trade,” Kaine said in a statement. “My bipartisan resolution stipulating that we should not be at war with Venezuela absent a clear congressional authorization will come up for a vote next week.

“We’ve entered the 250th year of American democracy and cannot allow it to devolve into the tyranny that our founders fought to escape,” the senator added.

Schiff warned that Trump’s action against Maduro risks plunging the region into “chaos.”

“Acting without Congressional approval or the buy-in of the public, Trump risks plunging a hemisphere into chaos and has broken his promise to end wars instead of starting them,” the California Democrat said in a statement.

He urged Congress to reassert its power to authorize force or to refuse to do so.”

“We must speak for the American people who profoundly reject being dragged into new wars,” Schiff said.

The Senate war powers resolution has a chance of passing next week as all Democrats and Paul, a libertarian-leaning conservative, are expected to vote for it.

Three more Republicans would need to vote for it to give it the 51 votes needed to pass.

Moderate Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and populist conservative Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), who has long expressed misgivings about U.S.-led foreign military engagements, could potentially vote for the measure.

Thune, the Senate GOP leader, praised the arrest of Maduro as “an important first step to bring him to justice for the drug crimes for which he has been indicted in the United States.”

“I am grateful for the brave men and women of our armed forces who carried out this necessary action,” he wrote on social platform X.

A House proposal sponsored by Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) to stop Trump’s use of military force against Venezuela failed in the lower chamber last month.

The House voted 213 to 211 to defeat McGovern’s proposal, which would have directed the president to remove all U.S. forces from hostilities with or against Venezuela without congressional authorization.

The lower chamber also voted 216 to 210 against a resolution sponsored by Rep. Gregory Meeks (N.Y.), the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with “any presidentially designated terrorist organization in the Western Hemisphere” unless authorized by Congress.

Meeks’s resolution was aimed at stopping military strikes against Venezuelan boats suspected of smuggling drugs into the U.S.

Any war powers resolution passed by the Senate would need to be approved by the House and signed by Trump to have the force of law.

The president is expected to veto any resolution to restrict his power as commander in chief and there are not enough votes in either chamber to override such an action.

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Maduro’s dramatic capture: U.S. forces seize Venezuelan leader in controversial operation

01/04/2026 // Belle Carter // 420 Views

Tags: armed aggression, Cilia Flores, drug trafficking, FBI, legal concern, Maduro, Manuel Noriega, military operation, oil-rich economy, outrage, Russia, secretive extraction, sovereignty, Trump, un charter, UNSC, Venezuela

• Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was forcibly captured by U.S. forces in Caracas and transported to New York to face drug trafficking charges, marking a dramatic escalation in U.S. intervention in Venezuela.
  
  
• The operation has sparked fierce condemnation from Russia and legal experts, who argue it violates international law by forcibly removing a foreign leader without UN Security Council authorization or self-defense justification.
  
  
• The Trump administration has yet to fully clarify its legal rationale, while Venezuela's Supreme Court ordered Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to assume power. Meanwhile, Venezuelan exiles in Florida celebrated, anticipating regime change.
  
  
• Maduro's prosecution hinges on disputes over head-of-state immunity, while Trump signaled heavy U.S. involvement in Venezuela's oil industry—raising concerns about resource exploitation under the guise of "transition."
  
  
• The UN warns the intervention sets a dangerous precedent, with Venezuela now under de facto U.S. control. The move risks further destabilization, rewriting the rules of international power dynamics in real time.

In a stunning military operation that has sparked international outcry, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured by U.S. forces in Caracas and transported to New York to face drug trafficking charges.

The dramatic extraction, carried out on Saturday, Jan. 3, marks an unprecedented escalation in U.S. intervention in Venezuela's political crisis. Maduro, flanked by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents, was flown to Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh before being transferred to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn—the same facility that once held Ghislaine Maxwell and rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs.

The operation has raised urgent legal and diplomatic questions about sovereignty, presidential power and the future of Venezuela's oil-rich economy.

A swift and secretive extraction
The operation unfolded with military precision. U.S. forces reportedly destroyed Venezuelan air defenses as helicopters descended on Caracas to extract Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Videos released by the White House showed Maduro handcuffed and escorted by Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents, murmuring "Goodnight" and "Happy New Year" as he was processed. Hours later, President Donald Trump declared that the U.S. would "run" Venezuela until a "safe, proper and judicious transition" could be arranged—though he provided no details on how this would work.

The move drew immediate condemnation from Russia, Venezuela's closest ally, which called the operation "an act of armed aggression."

Meanwhile, Florida's Venezuelan exile community erupted in celebration, with hundreds gathering in Doral—home to one of the largest Venezuelan diasporas—waving flags and chanting "liberty." David Nuñez, a political activist who fled Venezuela six years ago, told the Associated Press, "I haven't seen my daughters in six years… I'm really happy because I know that I'm going to be able to return to Venezuela very soon."

Legal and diplomatic firestorm
The operation has ignited fierce debate over its legality. Under international law, forcibly removing a foreign leader violates the UN Charter's prohibition on the use of force against sovereign states—unless authorized by the Security Council or justified as self-defense. The U.S. has invoked a law enforcement rationale, citing Maduro's 2020 indictment on drug trafficking charges.

"The U.S. cannot just invade a country to arrest its leader," said Rebecca Ingber, a former Department of State lawyer and professor at Cardozo School of Law. "This sounds like an illegal occupation under international law." The Trump administration has yet to clarify its legal justification, though Secretary of State Marco Rubio framed the mission as "support" for Department of Justice efforts—echoing the 1989 Panama invasion that ousted Manuel Noriega.

According to BrightU.AI's Enoch, Noriega was a former Panamanian dictator who facilitated drug trafficking operations for U.S. intelligence before becoming a convicted narcotics trafficker.

Domestically, Trump's assertion that the U.S. will "run" Venezuela raises constitutional concerns. Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) questioned whether the action was justified without congressional authorization. Meanwhile, Venezuela's Supreme Court has ordered Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez to assume the presidency—though Trump hinted he expects her compliance with U.S. demands.

What comes next?
Maduro's fate now hinges on legal battles over head-of-state immunity. While the U.S. has refused to recognize Maduro as Venezuela's legitimate leader since 2019, international law traditionally shields sitting presidents from foreign prosecution. A similar dispute arose after Noriega's capture, with U.S. courts ultimately rejecting his immunity claim—but Maduro's case is more complex, given his contested but constitutionally recognized presidency.

Economically, Trump has signaled a heavy U.S. role in Venezuela's oil industry, stating, "We're going to be very much involved in it." This aligns with longstanding U.S. interests in Venezuela's vast reserves—but risks accusations of resource exploitation. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council has called an emergency meeting, with Secretary-General António Guterres warning that the intervention sets a "dangerous precedent."

Maduro's capture marks a bold gamble by the Trump administration. While celebrated by Venezuelan exiles, the operation has drawn condemnation from Russia, the UN and legal scholars. As Maduro faces trial in Brooklyn, the U.S. must navigate thorny questions of sovereignty, international law and the future of a nation now under de facto American control. Whether this intervention brings stability or further chaos remains to be seen—but one thing is clear: the rules of global power are being rewritten in real time.

Watch the video below where Trump announces Maduro's capture.

This video is from Cynthia's Pursuit of Truth channel on Brighteon.com.

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1 killed, 3 injured in Denver shooting at celebration of Venezuelan President Maduro’s capture: Police

Story by Jacob Factor
Jan 04 • 2 min read • Updated 8m ago

KDVR-TV Denver
1 killed, 3 injured in Saturday night Denver shooting: Police

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DENVER (KDVR) — Denver police are investigating a deadly Saturday night shooting in southeast Denver that killed one person and injured three others while people were celebrating the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

The shooting happened near East Hampden Avenue and South Galena Street, police said in an 11 p.m. Saturday X post. A spokesperson told FOX31 the shooting happened in a parking lot in the area during what police said was a celebration in response to the U.S. operation that removed the Venezuelan president who over saw democratic and economic collapse in the South American country.

Police originally said one person was taken to a hospital with unknown extent of injuries, but at 7:45 a.m. Sunday said they had found three more victims, including the one who died.

Two of those additional victims were taken to hospitals by private vehicles, and police did not say their conditions.

The third additional victim was taken by private vehicle to the area of Iliff Avenue and Havana Street, where they died, police said. A spokesperson told Dean that person was found in a vehicle in the area.

Police are still investigating the shooting and have not released any suspect information.

U.S. personnel captured Maduro and his wife in a “large-scale” strike early Saturday morning after months of tension between the two countries.

Venezuelan President Maduro arrives in US to face charges after ouster

The ousting of Maduro, who has been in power since 2013, prompted mixed reactions across the world. Many world leaders and politicians have decried Maduro as an illegitimate leader who has caused economic and social crises in his country, while some also said trump’s operation was illegal and an act of war.

Venezuelans have also had mixed reactions, with some in the U.S., like Saturday night in Denver before the shooting, holding celebrations of Maduro’s capture and feeling hopeful about the future of their home country.

The Associated Press reported some Venezuelans in Caracas were upset over the bombing of the capital and capture of Maduro, burning U.S. flags and denouncing the move and demanding Maduro be returned to Venezuela.

The Hill reported Maduro is now in the U.S., where he is expected to face cocaine importation conspiracy charges and other counts. the indictment alleges Maduro leveraged government power to protect and promote vast criminal conduct — from drug trafficking to terrorism — for the benefit of himself and his allies.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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1 killed, 3 injured in Denver shooting at celebration of Venezuelan President Maduro’s capture: Police