The Senate is drawing closer to a vote on legislation to end the government shutdown.
Senate Republicans have rejected legislation that would have put a check on President Donald Trump’s ability to launch an attack against Venezuela.
The two most recent U.S. strikes occurred in the Pacific Ocean, departures from the previous seven that had targeted vessels in the Caribbean.
Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government, putting it on a path to a shutdown after midnight Wednesday.
