""This is an attack on another country. And that's an act of war," said John Garamendi, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee. Garamendi said the administration did not seek congressional authorization before moving forward, with his committee receiving "zero" indication of what was being planned. "Congress is rolling over," he said. "Congress has to, must assert its authority and put a stop to this.""
"Other Bay Area Democrats pressed similar concerns, calling for answers on duration, risk, and cost - core questions Congress is tasked with weighing under the Constitution. "I want to know how quickly can we get Venezuela deciding the future of Venezuela," said Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Santa Clara, told CNN. "When will our troops be out...what is the cost of this operation?" Republicans pushed back, arguing the president had sufficient authority to act without prior congressional approval."
Bay Area Democrats argue the surprise U.S. operation in Venezuela may have violated the War Powers Act by bypassing Congress. Republicans contend the president acted within his authority and that prior congressional approval was unnecessary. Representative John Garamendi described the operation as an attack and criticized Congress for receiving no prior indication from the administration. Other Democrats demanded details on duration, risks, troop withdrawal timelines, and costs. Representative Young Kim said the administration had built a strong case that did not require congressional approval and distinguished a U.S. presence from a formal troop deployment.
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