Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 11/7/25: Senate Votes Down Venezuela War Powers Resolution, US To Establish Base in Damascus, and More
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Nov 7, 2025 The Senate's recent vote against a War Powers resolution on Venezuela reveals deep divides in U.S. military policy. Meanwhile, heavy bomber flights near Venezuela signal escalating tensions. Reports suggest plans for a new U.S. base in Damascus could shift regional dynamics. In Lebanon, Israel ramps up strikes, raising humanitarian concerns. The UN removes sanctions on a Syrian figure amidst worries over jihadi links. Closer to home, tragic incidents in Gaza and the West Bank highlight ongoing violence and unrest. The developments in Sudan also indicate a potential shift towards a humanitarian truce.
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Senate Fails To Limit Venezuela War Powers
- The Senate rejected a resolution to block Trump from attacking Venezuela, losing 49-51 despite warnings about unchecked executive war powers.
- Dave DeCamp warns the vote reduces congressional constraints and may make future military action easier to justify politically.
Bomber Flights Signal Pressure On Venezuela
- The U.S. repeatedly flew B-52 bombers near Venezuela's coast as part of a psychological campaign pressuring Maduro.
- DeCamp presents bomber flights and leaks as coordinated signals that raise the risk of escalation despite public denials.
U.S. Presence Reported Near Damascus
- Reuters reported the U.S. plans to establish a military presence at an airbase near Damascus to monitor a proposed Israel–Syria security pact.
- DeCamp frames this as a dramatic U.S. shift toward direct engagement with a new Syrian government led by former al-Qaeda-linked Ahmed al-Shara.