Key Republicans flip, kill effort to restrain Trump's policing power over Venezuela

[Politics](https://www.foxnews.com/politics) Key Republicans flip, kill effort to restrain Trump's policing power over Venezuela Hawley and Young flip votes following assurances from administration, giving Trump victory on Venezuela authority By [Alex Miller](//www.foxnews.com/person/m/alex-miller) [Fox News](https://www.foxnews.com/) Published [January 14, 2026 6:32pm EST](https://www.foxnews.com/html-sitemap/2026/january/14) * Flipboard [](#)[close](#) [ Video](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6387709165112) #### [At least 4 Americans released from Venezuela after Maduro capture](https://www.foxnews.com/video/6387709165112) Izabela Patriota, who is a friend of Maria Oropeza, joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss why she was locked up under the Maduro regime and why she is hopeful for her friend's release. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Republicans successfully spiked a bipartisan attempt to curb President [Donald Trump’s](https://www.foxnews.com/catego... --- *Note: This is a summarized excerpt. Click the source link above to read the full story.*