Senate kills effort to stop Trump war against Cuba

The Senate voted on Tuesday to block debate on an effort aimed at stopping President Donald Trump from taking military action against Cuba without authorization from Congress. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla) raised a point of order on the Senate floor, arguing that the legislation was not privileged, “due to U.S. troops not being engaged in hostilities.” Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), a lead sponsor of the legislation, said Congress should have the power to stop a war before it starts, adding that “the U.S. is...