Democratic Senators Introduce Cuba War Powers Resolution as Senate Republicans Hold 53-47 Majority
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Updated · Reuters · May 20
Democratic Senators Introduce Cuba War Powers Resolution as Senate Republicans Hold 53-47 Majority
8 articles · Updated · Reuters · May 20
Tim Kaine, Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego introduced a Senate War Powers Resolution to bar President Donald Trump from using U.S. forces against Cuba.
The move followed Trump's repeated threats to send troops, reports that U.S. Southern Command was told to draft attack plans, and a fresh U.S. indictment of former Cuban leader Raul Castro.
Backers argued Cuba poses no significant U.S. national security threat and warned a regime-change war could devastate Cubans and trigger a new migration crisis.
The measure faces long odds in the Republican-controlled Senate, which last month rejected a similar Cuba resolution 51-47 after Republicans said no active hostilities made it unnecessary.
The filing adds to broader congressional pushback on Trump's expanding military campaigns, a day after the Senate advanced an Iran war-limits measure despite Republican control.
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Amidst a blockade and indictment, what was the real goal of the CIA Director's secret meeting with Cuban officials?
As a U.S. fuel blockade triggers a humanitarian crisis, can international aid and legal rulings truly counter the pressure on Cuba?