Johnson, Thune say Venezuela operation didn’t require prior authorization

SD’s Thune calls Venezuela strike ‘necessary,’ Rounds praises ‘decisive action,’ Johnson looks forward to briefing

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States will “run the country” of Venezuela until “a proper transition can take place,” following the capture of Venezuelan President

Johnson says Trump admin 'working' to schedule briefings, calls operation ‘justified’

The president of Venezuela was taken by American forces and transported to the U.S. Saturday to face federal drug charges.

Johnson insists US 'not at war' after closed-door Venezuela briefing divides lawmakers

Trump administration officials brief lawmakers on Venezuela military strikes that captured President Nicolás Maduro, sparking political division over U.S. involvement.

Johnson, Thune say Venezuela operation didn’t require prior authorization

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) defended the Trump administration Monday for not consulting Congress ahead of its operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The administration notified the “Gang of Eight” — which includes Thune, Johnson, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)… The post Johnson, Thune say Venezuela operation didn’t…

Mike Johnson insists Congress didn't need to know about military operation to oust Maduro

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) Monday insisted that Congress didn't need to know about the military operation to oust Venezuela's president. Johnson spoke to the press in Washington, D.C., just hours after Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were arraigned in Manhattan, New York City. "It'...

A Divided Congress Returns for High-Stakes Battles Over Health Care, Federal Spending and Venezuela

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune will be forced to answer from some in their own party over whether to reassert the legislative branch’s role in war-making alongside critical votes on health care and government spending.