Jack Reed: “But a lot of times we have to take very simple approaches, and there has been a lot of discussion about not letting…”

President Trump’s effort to turn the U.S. military into an investor in Venezuelan oil is a blatant abuse of power and taxpayer dollars.

His administration removed Nicolás Maduro from power, threw its weight behind the unelected leadership that replaced Maduro, and is now attempting to use U.S. military assets and taxpayer-backed financing to boost a private oil venture.

RIPTA strives to provide affordable and accessible transportation to all, but that mission is jeopardized.

The President has waged this war without public support or congressional consent, and it is far past time for accountability.