Democratic lawmakers seek to block funds for military action in Cuba
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Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation requiring congressional approval before the federal government can spend funds on military action against Cuba.
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) introduced legislation Thursday to require congressional approval before the federal government can spend funds on military action against Cuba. The bill comes as President Trump has publicly discussed the possibility of a U.S. takeover of the island nation. The lawmakers are invoking the War Powers Resolution framework, which reserves military decisions of this magnitude for Congress rather than the executive branch acting unilaterally. The move reflects Democratic concern that Trump could pursue military intervention in Cuba without legislative authorization. The legislation faces an uncertain path in a Republican-controlled Congress but signals Democratic opposition to any potential military escalation in the Caribbean.
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Rep. Gregory Meeks introduced legislation Thursday invoking the War Powers Resolution framework to require congressional authorization for any military action against Cuba.
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