The US Congress has reportedly halted President Donald Trump's plan to strike Venezuela and issued an ultimatum, according to a statement from SprinterPress on November 3rd, 2025, at 3:40 AM UTC. While Congress may not have the formal authority to completely stop Trump, it can exert significant pressure, a dynamic already evident in ongoing government shutdown discussions. This development occurs as a US Navy Arleigh Burke Flight IIA destroyer was located approximately 220 miles from Venezuela's Falcon state on November 3rd, according to SA Defensa, citing an ESA Sentinel-2 pass. SprinterPress stated that if Trump is unable to proceed with an attack on Venezuela, his position will be weakened, leaving him with limited options beyond threats and seeking funds from other nations. The source also recalled that Congress previously blocked an attack on Venezuela in 2019, citing Tulsi Gabbard's stance that Venezuela did not pose a threat to the US and that intervention was unwarranted. This reporting comes amidst heightened regional military activity, including the deployment of advanced aircraft systems in Puerto Rico and the movement of US naval assets. In related news, CaraotaDigital reported on November 3rd, 2025, at 3:34 AM UTC, on statements from the CEO of Chevron regarding operations in Venezuela amid escalating tensions between Caracas and Washington. This follows earlier reports from November 3rd, 2025, where an unidentified object was observed departing Venezuelan airspace between 1:45 AM and 2:15 AM UTC. Russian spokesperson confirmed on November 3rd, 2025, at 1:30 AM UTC, that Russia maintains contacts with Venezuela, stating "we have various obligations."
