Wright to brief senators on Venezuela energy issues Politico

It wasn’t clear why the Defense secretary issued the order not to send troops on a routine mission to a country the administration refers to as a “model ally.”

“American people are going to know [Republicans are] in charge and say, ‘what the heck?’” Schumer said.

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president enjoys discretion over whom to invite to events at the White House.