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GOP senators flip votes to squash war powers resolution

Season 2026 Episode 14 | 4m 58s

GOP leaders in the Senate squashed a Venezuela war powers resolution after five Republicans voted to advance the measure last week. Combined with articles of impeachment introduced against DHS Secretary Noem and threats to hold the Clintons in criminal contempt of Congress, it was a busy day on Capitol Hill. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.

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