US congressional leaders briefed on Venezuela as questions mount over next steps

A war powers resolution that would prohibit US military action in Venezuela without approval from Congress is heading for a vote this week in the Senate

Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives at the US Capitol for a closed-door briefing (Jose Luis Magana/AP)

US secretary of state Marco Rubio and other top officials briefed political leaders in Congress late on Monday on the striking military operation in Venezuela.

It comes amid mounting concerns that President Donald Trump is embarking on a new era of US expansionism without consultation of politicians or a clear vision for running the South American country.