Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 12/18/25: House Kills Bill on Blocking War With Venezuela, Israel Shelling Injures 11 in Gaza City, and More
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Dec 18, 2025 In a tense political climate, the House fails to block military action against Venezuela, raising concerns about future conflicts. There are alarming near-collisions between U.S. aircraft and civilian flights near Venezuela's coast. Meanwhile, Israeli shelling injures civilians in Gaza, exacerbating humanitarian suffering amid ongoing ceasefire violations. Additionally, the U.S. pressures Pakistan for troop contributions in Ukraine while Israel advances local settlement plans, setting the stage for potential regional instability.
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Congress Fails To Check Venezuela War Moves
- The House failed twice to reassert constitutional war powers over Presidential actions involving Venezuela and Caribbean strikes.
- Dave DeCamp emphasizes this as a significant dereliction of Congress's duty to check the executive on war-making.
Tiped War Announcement Didn’t Materialize
- Dave DeCamp recounts sources saying Trump might announce Venezuela war plans during a speech, but no mention occurred.
- He expresses relief that either the tip was wrong or the president changed course.
Naval Escorts Raise Risk Of Direct Clash
- Venezuela ordered naval escorts for oil tankers after Trump's declaration of a blockade, raising the risk of direct clashes.
- Dave DeCamp warns such escorts could force the U.S. into offensive military action to enforce the blockade.