Republicans block effort to check Trump’s power in Venezuela

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 7, 2026. Republican leaders in the Senate are mounting a last-minute effort to snuff out dissent within their own party and block a resolution that would require President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval for any U.S. military action related to Venezuela. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times) By ROBERT JIMISON and MEGAN MINEIRO The Senate earlier this week blocked a resolution that sought to force...