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Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic effort to restrict President Donald Trump from launching an attack on Venezuela, defeating the measure 49-51 as only Rand Paul and Lisa Murkowski crossed the aisle. The vote came amid a growing U.S. naval buildup in the Caribbean, including an advanced aircraft carrier, and a drug-interdiction campaign that has killed at least 66 people in 16 strikes. Democrats warned of a drift toward regime change and pressed for War Powers oversight, while several Republicans voiced unease over costs, strategy, and limited consultation from the Pentagon.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.