Dem plot to limit Trump war powers on Cuba fails as GOP falls in line with military action abroad
Senate Democrats led by Tim Kaine failed to advance a war powers resolution that would have restricted President Donald Trump's ability to use military force against Cuba, as most Republicans opposed the measure. The effort was prompted by Trump's rhetoric suggesting future action against the island nation after concluding operations in Iran. Despite growing Republican unease over the Iran conflict's 60-day deadline under the War Powers Resolution, party unity held on expanding executive military authority. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged Republicans to preemptively check Trump’s power on Cuba to avoid another conflict.
- ▪Sen. Tim Kaine introduced a war powers resolution to block unauthorized U.S. military action against Cuba, including blockades using the Coast Guard or Armed Forces.
- ▪President Donald Trump has not taken military action against Cuba but made statements suggesting he may do so after concluding operations in Iran.
- ▪Most Senate Republicans opposed the resolution, aligning with Trump despite some expressing concerns over the ongoing war in Iran.
- ▪The War Powers Resolution requires Congress to vote on military engagements within 60 days, with an Iran-related vote expected soon.
- ▪Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer argued that Republicans should act now to prevent an unauthorized war with Cuba.
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Politics Dem plot to limit Trump war powers on Cuba fails as GOP falls in line with military action abroad The resolution, introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine, comes as Republicans also face a 60-day deadline on the Iran war By Alex Miller Fox News Published April 28, 2026 5:59pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Rubio addresses Middle East tensions and Cuba's future in exclusive interview Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks in an exclusive interview about escalating Middle East tensions, including the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and the imperative to dismantle Hezbollah.
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