Senate Showdown: Trump Faces GOP Dissent Over Venezuela War Powers

Senate Republicans are under pressure from President Trump to oppose a war powers resolution that limits military actions against Venezuela. The resolution has ignited political debate and GOP splits, testing party loyalty. The bill is unlikely to become law, requiring Trump's signature for enactment.

Senate Republicans are navigating a political minefield as President Donald Trump applies pressure to vote against a war powers resolution targeting his military engagement in Venezuela.

In a significant political maneuver, five GOP senators aligned with Democrats to push the resolution forward, defying Trump's appeals to block the measure. The resolution follows a surprise US raid resulting in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

Amidst sharp criticisms from Trump, questioning GOP loyalty has surfaced. Although the resolution is unlikely to become law, its advancement poses a critical test of the president's influence over his party and his expansive foreign policy agenda in the Western Hemisphere.

(With inputs from agencies.)