Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba

Associated Press (AP)EN 3 min read 100% complete by By STEPHEN GROVESMarch 13, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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Democratic senators, including Tim Kaine, Ruben Gallego, and Adam Schiff, have introduced a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's ability to take military action against Cuba without congressional approval. The resolution, filed in the Senate, seeks to reaffirm Congress's constitutional authority to declare war. It would require the president to remove the military from any hostilities with Cuba. Democrats have increasingly used war powers resolutions to challenge Trump's foreign policy decisions, citing concerns about unauthorized military actions. The resolution could potentially be voted on by the end of the month. The move comes after Trump expressed interest in a "takeover" of Cuba.

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