Lawmakers push back after Trump claims the War Powers law is unconstitutional following US military action in Venezuela.

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After President Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to use the United States military to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, some lawmakers criticised him for ordering it without any authorisation from Congress.

Trump, in a January 8 Truth Social post, said he has the power to do that and questioned the constitutionality of a related law.