U.S. Lawmakers Clash Over Secret Venezuela Mission

U.S. lawmakers are deeply divided after receiving classified briefings on a military operation related to Venezuela. The split falls along party lines. Republicans who were briefed praised the operation. They described it as a narrow and well-executed plan. In contrast, Democrats emerged from the briefings with serious concerns. They expressed alarm over what they called a vaguely defined mission. The Democrats warned that the operation's goals and limits were unclear. The briefings were classified, so specific details about the mission remain secret. The strong disagreement highlights the intense political debate over U.S. policy toward Venezuela.