Democrats claim the Trump administration's targeting of Venezuelan boats is aimed at regime change. Photo: AP PHOTO

Legislation that would have put a check on President Donald Trump's ability to launch an attack against Venezuela has been defeated in the US Senate.

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Republicans voted to reject the measure, as Democrats pressed Congress to take a stronger role in Trump's high-stakes campaign against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Lawmakers, including top Republicans, have demanded that the Trump administration provide them with more information on the US military strikes agains

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