Live updates: Senate Republicans, in victory for Trump, block Venezuela war powers resolution

Two pivotal Senate Republicans, Josh Hawley and Todd Young, have withdrawn their support for a war-powers resolution that aimed to limit President Trump's military authority in Venezuela, following assurances from officials that there are no plans for U.S. ground troops in the country. This decision comes amid Trump's criticism of five GOP senators who previously sided with Democrats on the issue.

Senate Republicans defeated a war powers resolution aimed at restricting President Trump's military actions in Venezuela, following a reversal by Senators Josh Hawley and Todd Young, who had previously supported the measure. This decision allows Trump to continue military operations without congressional oversight.

A California court has allowed the state's new congressional redistricting plan, approved by voters in November, to proceed, potentially enabling Democrats to gain five additional House seats. This decision comes amid ongoing legal challenges from Republicans regarding the redistricting process.

The U.S. has begun evacuating some personnel from a military base in Qatar as President Trump contemplates potential military action against Iran. This precautionary measure reflects heightened tensions in the region, particularly in light of recent developments involving Iran's airspace closure and ongoing geopolitical instability.

Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) has been contacted by the Department of Justice regarding his participation in a video with five other Democratic lawmakers, which encouraged military personnel to refuse illegal orders following President Trump's controversial military actions in the Caribbean.

Senior officials from Denmark and Greenland reported after a White House visit that they have not yet convinced President Trump to abandon his ambitions to annex Greenland, amid ongoing diplomatic tensions regarding the territory.

A significant clash has emerged in the Senate over a key cryptocurrency market bill, focusing on whether stablecoin holders can receive reward payments. This debate is central to efforts to secure bipartisan support for the legislation, which is crucial for the future of the cryptocurrency market. The issue was initially addressed in the GENIUS Act, signed into law by President Trump in July.

Ford Motor has suspended a worker who heckled former President Donald Trump during his visit to a truck factory in Michigan, where Trump reportedly responded with an obscene gesture. This incident has drawn significant attention and reflects ongoing tensions between Trump and segments of the workforce.