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House Speaker Mike Johnson argued the operation has, quote, saved lives.
But Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said, quote, we need a lot more answers.
The meeting follows growing frustrations.
The Trump administration has withheld information about the attacks that could lead to war with Venezuela.
Claudia Rizales, NPR News, the Capitol.
Arizona Democratic Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva has said she believes the delays are directly connected to her plans to sign a petition that will trigger a vote to release files for the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender.
She joined Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries demanding to be seated ahead of the lawsuit filing.
Johnson rejects accusations he's stalling because of the Epstein files.
He's kept members away during the government shutdown and says Grijalva will not be seated until the government reopens.
Claudia Grizales, NPR News, the Capitol.
Virginia Democrat Tim Kaine is leading the bipartisan group to force the vote in the Senate following a 10-day waiting period.
Kaine says he's worried Congress is running out of time to stop Trump's escalating campaign against Venezuela.
Kentucky Republican Rand Paul and California Democrat Adam Schiff have also signed on to force the vote.
The move follows Trump-ordered military strikes in the Caribbean, new covert operations, and plans to begin military operations inside Venezuela.
Virginia Democrat Tim Kaine is leading the bipartisan group to force the vote in the Senate following a 10-day waiting period.
Kaine says he's worried Congress is running out of time to stop Trump's escalating campaign against Venezuela.
Kentucky Republican Rand Paul and California Democrat Adam Schiff have also signed on to force the vote.
The move follows Trump-ordered military strikes in the Caribbean, new covert operations, and plans to begin military operations inside Venezuela.