Rubio accused of 'lying straight up' to Congress over Trump's military plans

A Democratic lawmaker Monday slammed Secretary of State Marco Rubio over his initial claims about the Trump administration's plans in Venezuela and how President Donald Trump has not sought a vote from Congress to increase military pressure on the country.

Rep. Ted Lieu (D-CA) claimed that Rubio misled congressional leaders during a private briefing about the lethal alleged drug boat strikes last month in Washington, D.C.

He also expressed concern that lawmakers do not know the president's...