US Senate blocks bid to stop Trump using military against Cuba
The US Senate blocked a resolution that would have required congressional approval before President Donald Trump could use military force against Cuba, voting 51 to 47 along party lines. Senator Tim Kaine argued that current US actions, including intercepting fuel shipments, constitute hostilities and amount to an act of war under similar circumstances. The debate highlights ongoing tensions over executive power in military matters, as Trump has made repeated threats toward Cuba without formal authorization from Congress.
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News|Donald TrumpUS Senate blocks bid to stop Trump using military against CubaSenator Tim Kaine says if anyone did to the US ‘what we are doing to Cuba’, it would be considered ‘an act of war’.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoPeople prepare to ride their bicycles as part of the 'Youth Anti-Imperialist Parade on Wheels' along the Malecon in Havana, Cuba, on April 2, 2026 [Ernesto Mastrascusa/EPA]By Al Jazeera Staff, Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 29 Apr 202629 Apr 2026The United States Senate has blocked a resolution that would have prevented President Donald Trump from ordering military action against Cuba without congressional approval.The Republican-led Senate…
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