Senate rejects Cuba war-powers check, underscoring Trump’s grip on GOP

The Senate blocked a Democratic bid to curb President Trump’s ability to use military force against Cuba in a 51-47 procedural vote, with a GOP-swing by Sen. Susan Collins and Sen. Rand Paul aiding the Democrats while Sen. John Fetterman sided with Republicans. The defeat continues a pattern of failed war-powers challenges to Trump’s foreign policy, illustrating his enduring sway within the GOP even as Democrats push for congressional checks amid tensions in Cuba and broader U.S. foreign-policy disputes.