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NPR's Daniel Estrin discusses with Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
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Kaine is among the lawmakers who have been critical of the Trump administration's stance toward Venezuela.
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The Democrat was among the lawmakers who in December introduced a War Powers Resolution to block President Trump from escalating operations in Venezuela. The House rejected the measure.
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In Miami, Venezuelans are reacting to the U.S. military operation to take President Nicolás Maduro into custody.
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NPR's Daniel Estrin discusses the attack with career diplomat Todd Robinson, who served as acting U.S. ambassador to Venezuela during President Trump's first term.
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NPR national security correspondent Greg Myre joins NPR's Daniel Estrin to discuss the attack and what it means for U.S. military operations in the region.
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NPR's Daniel Estrin discusses the latest from the Trump administration with NPR White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez.
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NPR international correspondent Eyder Peralta joins NPR's Daniel Estrin to discuss reaction from Venezuela and other countries in the region.
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NPR's Daniel Estrin discusses the latest with NPR international correspondent Carrie Kahn.
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The attack is part of a long history of U.S. intervention in the region. NPR senior editor and correspondent Ron Elving joins NPR's Daniel Estrin to discuss.