US Domestic News Roundup: Senate Blocks Venezuela War Powers Resolution and Other Stories

A summary of US domestic news highlights a Senate block on restricting President Trump's Venezuela military actions, DOJ concluding Swedbank investigation, and Trump's efforts on New York rail dispute mediation. Critical minerals tariffs are deferred, while election issues concerning Greenland and federal funding for sanctuary cities intensify.

The United States Senate has effectively halted a resolution that sought to limit President Donald Trump's military actions in Venezuela. On a narrow vote, the Senate rejected the bill aimed at requiring congressional approval for further action. President Trump exerted significant pressure on Republican members to quash the measure.

In another significant development, the U.S. Department of Justice has closed its investigation into Swedbank without enforcement action. This inquiry, initiated in 2019, focused on the bank's historical anti-money laundering practices, sparing Swedbank from potential penalties.

Meanwhile, President Trump has intervened in a New York rail labor dispute by appointing a new mediation board. As labor unions push for resolution, Trump's executive order aims to prevent a work stoppage at a rail network critical to New York commuters.

(With inputs from agencies.)