KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire was Friday’s guest on Good Morning with Dan Mitchell on WKBK Radio, where she weighed in on fast-moving foreign policy developments and outlined her ongoing work on affordability and health care issues at home.

During the interview, Shaheen addressed the recent U.S. military operation in Venezuela, praising the professionalism of American service members and intelligence agencies while sharply criticizing the lack of transparency surrounding the mission. She said Congress was not informed in advance and warned that the administration has yet to clearly explain its goals, timeline or exit strategy.

Shaheen expressed particular concern about the possibility of escalation, noting reports of roughly 15,000 U.S. troops positioned in the Caribbean. While she said she supports efforts to promote democracy abroad, she questioned whether the administration has articulated a realistic path toward free and fair elections in Venezuela.

“The American people and Congress deserve to know what the plan is,” Shaheen said, pointing to a bipartisan war powers resolution approved by the Senate that would require the administration to seek congressional authorization before continuing military action in Venezuela. While the measure’s future in the House remains uncertain, Shaheen said the vote sends a strong message about the need for oversight and accountability.

The senator also discussed broader U.S. foreign policy concerns, including the growing influence of Russia, China and Iran in Latin America. She said inconsistent messaging from the White House risks weakening long-standing U.S. alliances and complicating efforts to counter global threats.

Another topic of conversation was President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in the United States acquiring Greenland. Shaheen said she recently met with the Danish and Greenlandic ambassadors and emphasized that U.S. security interests in the Arctic are best served through strong partnerships with Denmark and NATO, not territorial acquisition.

“Greenland is strategically important, but trying to buy it would undermine our alliances rather than strengthen them,” she said, noting the longstanding U.S. military presence on the island and shared concerns about Chinese and Russian activity in the region.

Closer to home, Shaheen highlighted her ongoing “affordability action tour” across New Hampshire, which focuses on rising electricity and heating costs. She spoke ahead of a scheduled stop in Rochester today, where she plans to meet with local officials and residents to discuss energy prices, weatherization efforts and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

Shaheen also addressed health care, saying she remains hopeful that Congress can reach a bipartisan agreement to extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits. Without action, she warned, many families could face steep insurance rate hikes or lose coverage altogether.

As the interview wrapped up, Shaheen said she plans to continue pressing the administration for answers on Venezuela while working in Congress on energy affordability and health care legislation.

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