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WATCH LIVE: Rubio testifies at Senate hearing on U.S. policy toward Venezuela

WATCH LIVE: Rubio testifies at Senate hearing on U.S. policy toward Venezuela

Summary

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is testifying at a Senate hearing about U.S. policy concerning Venezuela. This comes shortly after the House of Representatives failed to pass a resolution to limit President Trump's military actions in Venezuela.

Key Facts

  • Marco Rubio is the Secretary of State and is testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
  • The hearing focuses on the United States' policy toward Venezuela.
  • The House recently had a tied vote (215-215) on a resolution to prevent President Trump from sending military forces to Venezuela.
  • This resolution was supported by Democrats but did not pass.
  • Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing challenges in maintaining a firm majority.
  • A similar resolution in the Senate was also tied until Vice President JD Vance voted to break the deadlock.

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