The DSR Network DSR Daily January 15: Venezuela War Powers Resolution Fails
Jan 15, 2026
The Senate recently shot down a war powers resolution aimed at limiting military action in Venezuela. Trump made headlines by threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota amid civil unrest. Meanwhile, ICE faces scrutiny over its use of AI for recruitment, leading to misclassifications of candidates and concerns about training. The discussion also touches on social media's toxicity and the backlash that forced the Trump administration to reverse cuts to mental health funding, highlighting ongoing issues with funding stability.
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Senate Split On Venezuela War Powers
- The Senate dismissed a war powers resolution showing divided GOP deference to Trump despite congressional unease over his foreign policy.
- The episode highlighted executive branch leverage and prompted administration assurances against new Venezuela operations.
Insurrection Act Threat Raises Hypocrisy Charge
- President Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to send troops to Minnesota amid clashes over federal immigration enforcement.
- Hosts noted the administration's hypocrisy in cracking down on domestic protests while rhetorically supporting protesters abroad.
AI Missteps Put ICE Recruitment At Risk
- An AI hiring tool at ICE misclassified many applicants as experienced officers, sending them to shortened training.
- The hosts argued this failure worsens risks from an already criticized, aggressive enforcement surge.