U.S. Democrats look to prevent military escalation in Venezuela
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House Democrats have introduced legislation to block funds from U.S. military actions in the Caribbean and Pacific and any future attacks in Venezuela. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata has more from Puerto Rico.
Breakdown
- House Democrats introduced legislation to block funding for U.S. military actions in the Caribbean, Pacific, and Venezuela.
- Congressman Seth Moulton criticized President Trump's military actions and called for congressional intervention. 9s
- About 15,000 U.S. forces, F-35 jets, and Reaper drones are currently operating from Puerto Rico. 17s
- Puerto Rico's governor highlighted the island's strategic importance and ongoing drug trafficking threats. 1m 41s
- The presence of an aircraft carrier and multiple fighter squadrons suggests the operation is larger than just drug interdiction. 2m 26s