Trending Now - Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution to Limit Trump's Cuba Actions
WHO:
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel
Senate Democrats, including Senators Tim Kaine, Ruben Gallego, and Adam Schiff
President Donald Trump
Secretary of State Marco Rubio
WHAT:
Diaz-Canel confirmed on March 13th, 2026, that Cuban officials recently held conversations with U.S. government officials to address long-standing differences between the two countries.
Diaz-Canel stated, "Cuban officials recently held conversations with officials from the U.S. government to look for solutions to the bilateral differences that exist."
Senate Democrats filed legislation to prevent the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval
The resolution would require the president to remove the military from any hostilities with Cuba
The resolution could potentially receive a vote by the end of March 2026
Trump stated that it may be a "friendly takeover" or "may not be a friendly takeover" regarding Cuba
WHERE:
Washington, D.C.
Florida (location of Trump's news conference)
WHEN:
The conversations between Cuban officials and U.S. government officials were confirmed on March 13th, 2026.
The resolution was filed on Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Trump made statements earlier in the week of March 2026
Rubio told senators earlier in 2026
WHY:
The purpose of the talks was to identify "bilateral problems that require solutions based on their severity and impact."
The resolution aims to check Trump's foreign policy moves, particularly regarding military action in Cuba
Kaine stated that only Congress has the power to declare war under the Constitution
Democrats have used war powers resolutions to force debate on Trump's foreign policy
HOW:
Diaz-Canel noted that such contacts are not unprecedented and referenced similar discussions during the administration of Barack Obama.
Democrats have repeatedly used war powers resolutions to compel the Trump administration to explain its military actions
Democrats are planning to potentially force votes on additional war powers resolutions related to Iran unless Republicans agree to hold public hearings on the conflict
(UPDATED March 13, 2026 13:19 UTC)
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel confirmed today that Cuban officials recently held discussions with U.S. government representatives to address long-standing differences between the two nations. He emphasized that the goal of these talks was to identify bilateral problems that need solutions based on their severity and impact. Diaz-Canel also pointed out that such communications are not new, recalling similar conversations that took place during Barack Obama's administration.
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(UPDATED March 13, 2026 07:15 UTC)
In a significant move, Senate Democrats, including Tim Kaine, Ruben Gallego, and Adam Schiff, filed legislation on Thursday to prevent President Trump from attacking Cuba without congressional approval, requiring him to withdraw military forces from any hostilities. Trump, speaking earlier in the week, suggested that the situation in Cuba could be a "friendly takeover" or "may not be a friendly takeover." Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that Democrats are also considering additional war powers resolutions related to Iran unless Republicans agree to public hearings on the conflict.