TELL CONGRESS: Trump has bombed three boats coming from Venezuela that he claims carried so-called “narcoterrorists.” Now, the GOP is pushing legislation that would give Trump sweeping powers to go to war against any country he claims harbors “narcoterrorists” — echoing the disastrous War on Terror. Sign the petition: Stop Trump’s illegal wars. Pass a War Powers Resolution now!
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<p>Trump is ramping up tensions with Venezuela and putting America on the edge of war in the Caribbean.</p>
<p>He bombed a third boat coming from Venezuela that he claimed carried so-called “narcoterrorists”<sup><small>1</small></sup> — another <strong>lawless act of aggression</strong>. <em>The New York Times</em> reports that the U.S. buildup of naval ships and spy aircraft in the Caribbean signals a <strong>broader military campaign against Venezuela</strong>.<sup><small>2</small></sup></p>
<p>And now, the White House and Republicans in Congress are pushing a bill that would <strong>give Trump sweeping powers to wage war against “narcoterrorists”</strong> and countries he claims are harboring or aiding drug trafficking — legislation that dangerously echoes the disastrous War on Terror.<sup><small>3</small></sup></p>
<p><strong>Representative Ilhan Omar and Senators Adam Schiff and Tim Kaine have introduced a War Powers Resolution</strong> to reassert Congress’ authority over the White House and stop Trump’s illegal warmaking — and all of our lawmakers must support it immediately.</p>
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<p><strong>“There was no legal justification for the Trump Administration’s military escalation in the Caribbean,” Representative Ilhan Omar said after introducing a War Powers Resolution</strong> in the House.<sup><small>4</small></sup></p>
<p>Sen. Kaine said, “President Trump has no legal authority to launch strikes or use military force in the Caribbean or elsewhere in the Western Hemisphere.”<sup><small>5</small></sup></p>
<p>It’s a critical moment to halt Trump’s extralegal military operations before the White House drags the U.S. into war with Venezuela — and, quite possibly, other countries like Mexico. One law professor said of the MAGA bill in Congress that authorizes Trump to go after “narcoterrorists” across the world, “It’s insanely broad. <strong>This is an open-ended war authorization against an untold number of countries, organizations and persons that the president could deem within its scope.”</strong><sup><small>6</small></sup></p>
<p>Congress must act quickly and pass a War Powers Resolution to prevent Trump from dragging us into more wars. </p>
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[ [link removed] ]Sign the petition: Rep. Omar, Sen. Schiff, and Sen. Kaine are trying to stop Trump’s aggression against Venezuela — tell your lawmakers to pass a War Powers Resolution now! <p></p><p>Trump is ramping up tensions with Venezuela and putting America on the edge of war in the Caribbean.</p><p>He bombed a third boat coming from Venezuela that he claimed carried so-called “narcoterrorists”<sup><small>1</small></sup> — another <strong>lawless act of aggression</strong>. <em>The</em> <em>New York Times</em> reports that the U.S. buildup of naval ships and spy aircraft in the Caribbean signals a <strong>broader military campaign against Venezuela</strong>.<sup><small>2</small></sup></p><p>And now, the White House and Republicans in Congress are pushing a bill that would <strong>give Trump sweeping powers to wage war against “narcoterrorists”</strong> and countries he claims are harboring or aiding drug trafficking — legislation that dangerously echoes the disastrous War on Terror.<sup><small>3</small></sup></p><p><strong>Representative Ilhan Omar and Senators Adam Schiff and Tim Kaine have introduced a War Powers Resolution</strong> to reassert Congress’ authority over the White House and stop Trump’s illegal warmaking — and all of our lawmakers must support it immediately.</p><p><strong>Sign the petition: Block Trump’s illegal war with Venezuela and pass an urgent War Powers Resolution!</strong></p><p>“There was no legal justification for the Trump Administration’s military escalation in the Caribbean,” Representative Ilhan Omar said after introducing a War Powers Resolution in the House.<sup><small>4</small></sup></p><p>Sen. Kaine said, “President Trump has no legal authority to launch strikes or use military force in the Caribbean or elsewhere in the Western Hemisphere.”<sup><small>5</small></sup></p><p>It’s a critical moment to halt Trump’s extralegal military operations before the White House drags the U.S. into war with Venezuela — and, quite possibly, other countries like Mexico. One law professor said of the MAGA bill in Congress that authorizes Trump to go after “narcoterrorists” across the world, “It’s insanely broad. <strong>This is an open-ended war authorization against an untold number of countries, organizations and persons that the president could deem within its scope.”</strong><sup><small>6</small></sup></p><p>Congress must act quickly and pass a War Powers Resolution to prevent Trump from dragging us into more wars. </p><p><strong>Sign the petition: Rep. Omar, Sen. Schiff, and Sen. Kaine are trying to stop Trump’s aggression against Venezuela — tell your lawmakers to pass a War Powers Resolution now!</strong></p><p>Thanks for taking action,</p><p>Joey and the Demand Progress team</p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Al Jazeera, "Trump says US hit another ‘drug vessel’, Venezuela slams ‘undeclared war,'” </span><a href="[link removed]" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">September 20, 2025.</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The New York Times, "U.S. Military Buildup in Caribbean Signals Broader Campaign Against Venezuela,'” </span><a href="[link removed]" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">September 20, 2025.</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The New York Times, "Draft Bill Would Authorize Trump to Kill People He Deems Narco-Terrorists,'” </span><a href="[link removed]" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">September 19, 2025.</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Intercept, "Ilhan Omar Brings War Powers to Block Trump Attacks After Venezuela Boat Strike,” </span><a href="[link removed]" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">September 11, 2025.</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Common Dreams, "Democrats File Resolution to Stop Trump’s Strikes Against Boats in Caribbean,” </span><a href="[link removed]" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">September 19, 2025.</span></a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The New York Times, "Draft Bill Would Authorize Trump to Kill People He Deems Narco-Terrorists,'” </span><a href="[link removed]" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400;">September 19, 2025.</span></a></li>
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