Let's talk about Senators trying to block Trump’s war....

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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?

Belle of the Ranch 0:01

Well, howdy there internet people it spell again. So today we're going to talk about senators trying to block Trump's war.

What bipartisan effort are senators making to block Trump's war on Venezuela?

Belle of the Ranch 0:12

A bipartisan group of senators is hoping to force a vote to rein in Trump's war effort against Venezuela. Senators Tim Kane of Virginia, Adam Schiff of California, and Rand Paul of Kentucky filed a resolution on Thursday that could force a vote on the issue ten days later. Senator Kane, who has long reminded people that war powers rest with Congress, said quote.

How do Senators Kane, Schiff, and Rand Paul plan to force a vote on the war?

Belle of the Ranch 0:39

The pace of the announcements, the authorization of covert activities, and the military planning makes me think there's some chance this could be imminent. Republican Senator Rand Paul said quote The American people do not want to be dragged into endless war with Venezuela without public debate or a vote. We ought to defend what the Constitution demands deliberation before war. Last week, the Senate failed to advance a similar measure in a fifty one to forty eight vote.

Why do lawmakers argue the war effort violates constitutional war‑powers?

Belle of the Ranch 1:16

Republican Senators Paul and Murkowski voted with Democrats for Republican Senator Todd Young of Indiana didn't support last week's measure, but has said he has concerns about the quote. Trajectory of military operations without congressional approval or debate, and the support of the American people. Trump recently declared the United States was in a quote, non-international armed conflict. The designation and framing of this would make those detained unlawful combatants. Which makes his reported decision to send them back to their home countries. Well

What are the legal implications of labeling combatants as “unlawful” in this conflict?

Belle of the Ranch 2:01

Puzzling. An unlawful combatant designation means their active participants in hostilities. But they failed to meet the designation of a lawful combatant. Which is the designation that would make them POWs.

How might the Venezuela conflict affect U.S. migration and relations with Colombia?

Belle of the Ranch 2:18

Generally, an unlawful combatant who is caught isn't just randomly released to their country of origin to be prosecuted. The whole situation has been legally dubious. This adds a new level of intrigue. For those around at the time, the rules governing this would be similar to the justifications used under Bush Junior. At time of recording, Trump's military operations are reported to have killed at least twenty-seven, and some counts say twenty-nine. Adding another problem for the US position is the fact that Colombian President Gustavo Petro said that quote US government officials have committed murder and violated our sovereignty in our territorial waters. He went on to say that The Columbian boat was adrift and had its distress signal on.

Belle of the Ranch 3:17

Trump said the US would end aid and hike tariffs on Colombia. Senator Kane said quote Americans don't want to send their sons and daughters into more wars, especially wars that carry a serious risk of significant destabilization and massive new waves of migration in our hemisphere. Kane's acknowledgement here is one that's important. Most of the migration coming to the United States is coming from countries the United States meddled in and messed up. He went on. Quote. If my colleagues disagree and think a war with Venezuela is a good idea, they need to meet their constitutional obligations by making their case to the American people and passing an authorization for use of military force. I urge every senator to join us in stopping this administration from dragging our country into an unauthorized and escalating military conflict.

Belle of the Ranch 4:26

Anyway, It's just a thought. Y'all have a good day.

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