I wrote a book on the politics of war powers, and Trump’s attack on Venezuela reflects Congress surrendering its decision-making powers
- Written by Sarah Burns, Associate Professor of Political Science, Rochester Institute of Technology
Explosions were seen across Caracas after the U.S. launched large-scale attacks on Venezuela and captured its leader and his wife.
AFP via Getty ImagesAmericans woke up on Jan. 3, 2025, to blaring headlines: “US CAPTURES MADURO, TRUMP SAYS,” declared The New York Times, using all capital letters. The U.S. had mounted an overnight...

