Senate Blocks Curb on Venezuela War Powers, Proving Imperial Habit Dies Hard
The New Arab reports the US Senate narrowly blocked a bid to curb Trump's Venezuela war powers, with Republicans seemingly committed to the principle of presidential authority to intervene abroad. This isn't about Trump, of course; it's about maintaining unimpeded interventionism, a bipartisan American tradition. The irony is rich, given how quickly Congress jumps to block other presidential
actions but suddenly finds the need for 'executive flexibility' when potential regime change is on the table. Forget the fact that Senator Chris Murphy, a Democrat, was pushing for this measure, highlighting a rare moment of Congressional self-reflection on unilateral military action. The vote, 50-48, (The New Arab) showcases that the majority of the Senate prefers the executive branch to have a
blank check for military adventurism, irrespective of the administration in charge. One might wonder if the 'threat to American interests' only ever seems to materialize in nations rich with oil or critical minerals that dare to exert sovereignty.