Tuesday, January 13, 2026

GOP Senators Seek to Rein in Trump

Several Senate Republicans are seeking to rein in President Trump's plans for Venezuela amid concerns the president may deploy thousands of U.S. troops to South America.

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At least two GOP senators plan to fight back after the DOJ opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the weekend--vowing to block all of President Trump's nominations to the central bank. newrepublic.com/post/205192/ ...

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-- The New Republic (@newrepublic.com) Jan 12, 2026 at 2:35 PM

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... The vote last week to advance a measure to limit Trump's military authority reflects growing uncertainty among Senate Republicans that they know where the president's foreign policy agenda is headed.

"It's the innuendo about, Colombia, you better watch out.' Mexico, you better watch out.' Greenland, we're going to take over you,'" said Sen. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), one of five Republican senators who voted to send the measure to the floor for a vote.

"Ordinarily, you would just say those are just bluffing words," she said, summarizing Trump's threats to topple other regimes or assume control over other territories. "But when you see he didn't bluff there with Venezuela, it does cause you to just step back and say, What else is being planned?' ...


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-01-13 03:08 AM

Is the Senate starting to show signs of a backbone?

imo, too soon to tell ...

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-01-13 03:16 AM

Trump will eventually be Impeached by his own party.

It could definitely happen.

If he starts a war that gets enough Americans Killed.

That's the last Taboo, especially if the War is over totally stupid ----.

Like Venezuela is.

#3 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-01-13 04:12 AM

In addition to this US Senate measure to prevent Dummkopf Trumpf from any South American misadventures, Congressmen are introducing legislation to stop the warmonger from attacking NATO members (e.g. Denmark, which protects Greenland).

Remarkable such laws are required in 21st-century America.

After Israel attacked Qatar last year, on 29 Sep 2025 Dummkopf Trumpf issued an Executive Order proclaiming Qatar will henceforth be protected from foreign attacks, like the equivalent of a US military ally (NATO).

So in Trumpfworld, faraway Qatar is safer than NATO ally Denmark.

I have not seen any language from the US Senate or Congressional bills preventing Dummkopf Trumpf from attacking Iran, Nigeria, Somalia, or Yemen.

Maybe I missed it.

Links:

www.politico.com

www.whitehouse.gov

#4 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-01-13 05:49 AM

They made the monster.

They have lost all control of it.

There is a special place in hell for McTurtle where he gets his daily pineapple from Renee Good.

#5 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-01-13 07:33 AM

Congressmen are introducing legislation to stop the warmonger

You think this will stop him?

Oh, do ya now?

How's that Epstein law going?

#6 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-01-13 07:35 AM

My, oh, my, a literal handful of the GOP caucus are getting "concerned"? Old Yeller will be dead and buried before that miserable crew summons up the courage to ask someone else to go check up on him.

#7 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-01-13 08:58 AM

My, oh, my, a literal handful of the GOP caucus are getting "concerned"? Old Yeller will be dead and buried before that miserable crew summons up the courage to ask someone else to go check up on him.

#7 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis

Based on our extensive analysis of @SenatorCollins' public ...

#8 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2026-01-13 09:23 AM

#8
Thanks for that, AU!

#9 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-01-13 09:41 AM

South America is their line? What about our own cities?

#10 | Posted by SirRudolf at 2026-01-13 12:35 PM

That's the last Taboo, especially if the War is over totally stupid ----.
Like Venezuela is.

#3 | Posted by Effeteposer at 2026-01-13 04:12 AM | Reply | Flag:

Just curious, why did Biden put a 25 million bounty on Maduro's head?

#11 | Posted by fishpaw at 2026-01-13 12:41 PM

Biden's fault!

#12 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-01-13 12:43 PM

How's that Epstein law going?
#6 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-01-13 07:35 AM | Reply | Flag:

I know, it's frustrating when purps like the Clinton's refuse to testify. Why don't you call them out?

#13 | Posted by fishpaw at 2026-01-13 12:45 PM

Pedo 47 was supposed to release the Trumpstein files 3 weeks ago. What's the delay?

#14 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-01-13 12:47 PM

Biden's fault!

#12 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-01-13 12:43 PM | Reply | Flag:

"Trump Bad!" (for carrying out Biden order) Clownshart

#15 | Posted by fishpaw at 2026-01-13 12:47 PM

Fishpud is the ------ who claimed Putin is afraid of the decomposing-------------------.

#16 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-01-13 12:49 PM

They should have discovered 'spine' during Turnip's first term. He's had pretty much a free reign to do whatever with the blessings of his party, no matter how outrageous.

At this point they will have to get serious, far beyond what they've been in the past to make a dent if they can at all.

The generals to draw up a plan to invade Greenland say that dealing with turnip is like dealing with a 5 year old.

#17 | Posted by BBQ at 2026-01-13 04:51 PM

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