A handful of Republicans joined Democrats to allow the measure to move forward, reflecting concerns in both parties about the administration’s strategy.

The U.S. Senate advanced a resolution on Thursday that would bar President Donald Trump from further military action against Venezuela without congressional authorization, a rare rebuke of the Republican leader. The vote on a procedural measure to advance ‌the war powers resolution was 52 to 47, as five of Trump's…

WASHINGTON >> The U.S. Senate advanced a resolution today that would bar President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela without congressional authorization, paving the way for further consideration in the 100-member chamber.

Venezuela will release a “significant number” of citizens and foreigners from its prisons in a decision that the head of the legislature described Thursday as a gesture to “seek peace”, less than a week…