Tuesday, August 11, 2026
LIVEThe Unrelenting Cyber Battle: Hacking Threats and the Imperative of Robust Data Protection///Navigating the Cyber Labyrinth: Bolstering Defenses Against Evolving Hacking Threats///The Dual Front War: Battling Hacking and Bolstering Data Protection in the Digital Age///The Ever-Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape: Navigating Hacking and Fortifying Data Protection///The Unseen Battle: Fortifying Data in an Age of Relentless Hacking///The Unseen War: Hacking's Relentless Advance and the Imperative of Data Protection///The Evolving Threat Landscape: Hacking, Data Protection, and the Imperative for Proactive Security///Navigating the Digital Minefield: Bolstering Data Protection in an Era of Relentless Hacking///The Dual Fronts of Digital Defense: Combating Hacking and Fortifying Data Protection///Hacking's New Frontier: Fortifying Data Protection in the Age of Advanced Cyber Threats///The Dual Front: Navigating Hacking Threats and Fortifying Data Protection in the Digital Age///Navigating the Digital Gauntlet: The Evolving Nexus of Hacking and Data Protection///The Unrelenting Cyber Battle: Hacking Threats and the Imperative of Robust Data Protection///Navigating the Cyber Labyrinth: Bolstering Defenses Against Evolving Hacking Threats///The Dual Front War: Battling Hacking and Bolstering Data Protection in the Digital Age///The Ever-Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape: Navigating Hacking and Fortifying Data Protection///The Unseen Battle: Fortifying Data in an Age of Relentless Hacking///The Unseen War: Hacking's Relentless Advance and the Imperative of Data Protection///The Evolving Threat Landscape: Hacking, Data Protection, and the Imperative for Proactive Security///Navigating the Digital Minefield: Bolstering Data Protection in an Era of Relentless Hacking///The Dual Fronts of Digital Defense: Combating Hacking and Fortifying Data Protection///Hacking's New Frontier: Fortifying Data Protection in the Age of Advanced Cyber Threats///The Dual Front: Navigating Hacking Threats and Fortifying Data Protection in the Digital Age///Navigating the Digital Gauntlet: The Evolving Nexus of Hacking and Data Protection///
Subscribe
Cyber Security
Independent · Digital
Thehackingpost
RSSSubscribe
CybersecurityAI-assisted

News|Donald TrumpUS Senate defeats war powers resolution designed to rein in TrumpOnly three Republicans joined with Democrats to vote in favour of the resolution, resulting in a tie broken by Vice President JD Vance.

On Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote to defeat a war powers resolution. This resolution sought to require President Donald Trump to obtain Congressional approval before engaging in further military actions in Venezuela.

SBy Sarah DawsonJan 15, 20262 min read

On Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote to defeat a war powers resolution. This resolution sought to require President Donald Trump to obtain Congressional approval before engaging in further military actions in Venezuela.

During the session, Senators Todd Young of Indiana and Josh Hawley of Missouri initially supported the resolution, which advanced with 52 votes in favor and 47 against. However, both senators later withdrew their support, resulting in a final 50-50 split. This allowed Vice President Vance to break the tie, defeating the resolution.

Senator Young cited assurances from senior national security officials about the absence of American troops in Venezuela and a commitment from the administration to seek Congressional authorization for any significant military operations in the region.

The resolution emerged after President Trump announced a military operation on January 3, aimed at deposing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The operation resulted in explosions in Caracas, the capture of Maduro and his wife, and the involvement of US service members, with casualties reported.

On Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote to defeat a war powers resolution.
Sarah Dawson · Thehackingpost

Legal debates have arisen over the operation's justification, as the US Constitution divides military authority between Congress and the President. Recent actions have raised questions about the erosion of these powers, particularly regarding unilateral military actions justified by past Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs).

The Department of Justice released a memo defending the operation as a "law enforcement" action, claiming it did not meet the threshold for requiring Congressional approval as it was not expected to lead to war.

Some Republican senators, including Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul, and Susan Collins, sought to reaffirm Congressional oversight over military actions. Despite initial support for the resolution, pressure from party leadership and President Trump led to changes in stance for several senators.

Advertisement

Senator Paul emphasized the constitutional separation of powers, arguing that initiating and declaring war is a Congressional prerogative. The resolution garnered support from Democrats and select Republican senators, though it ultimately failed in the final vote.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
Related Stories
Cybersecurity

Why Fintech Banking Platforms Are Reducing Operational Costs by 40%

Paige Monroe · Mar 26, 2026
Cybersecurity

Dogecoin Price Prediction: SHIB Burns 172M Tokens as Pepeto Exchange Earns From Every Trade

Eric Wallace · Mar 26, 2026
Cybersecurity

Solana Price Prediction: SOL Holds $86 With Commodity Status as Pepeto Targets Bigger Returns

Zachary Burns · Mar 26, 2026
Cybersecurity

Open Directory Malware Campaign Uses Obfuscated VBS, PNG Loaders and RAT Payloads

Joseph Cain · Mar 26, 2026