US Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefed leaders in Congress late January 5 on the striking military operation in Venezuela, amid mounting concerns that President Donald Trump is embarking on a new era of U.S. expansionism without consultation with lawmakers. After the briefing, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasised that U.S. actions in Venezuela are “not a regime change” operation... but democratic leaders said the Trump administration lacked a clear plan for running the country.
