Military strikes hit alleged drug boat in the Caribbean, resulting in 3 deaths
Late Saturday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed that U.S. forces had targeted a drug-smuggling vessel in the Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. This action follows a series of similar operations in the area recently. “Today, under President Trump’s orders, the Department of the Army executed a lethal strike on a drug-trafficking ship […]
Senators from both parties call for the Pentagon to unveil orders regarding boat strikes in the Caribbean.
Senators Request Pentagon Documents on Caribbean Drug Smuggling Strikes Two bipartisan senators are calling on Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth to provide a copy of the order related to an airstrike against a boat in the Caribbean, which was thought to be carrying narco-terrorists. Senators Jack Reed (D-R.I.) and Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi) recently released letters addressed […]
Survey shows Americans are increasingly against military action and boat strikes in Venezuela.
A recent survey by YouGov indicates a notable shift in American opinions regarding U.S. military actions near Venezuela. Following a month of attacks on vessels believed to be transporting drugs off the coast, it appears more Americans are inclined to support Venezuela rather than back the U.S. assaults on ships in those waters. The survey […]
GOP’s Turner expresses dissatisfaction with Venezuela boat briefing
Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) shared frustrations similar to those expressed by Democrats after a bipartisan House briefing on U.S. military actions targeting suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, which took place on Thursday. Turner noted that a Pentagon lawyer, who was supposed to clarify the legal justifications for these attacks, did […]
Venezuela’s opposition leader who won a Peace Prize supports Trump’s boat attacks.
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado expressed her support for President Trump’s maritime strikes in the Caribbean, attributing responsibility for casualties from U.S. airstrikes to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. “For years, we have been urging the international community to cut off information sources linked to drug trafficking and other criminal enterprises,” Machado shared with […]
Sen Warner criticizes Trump for not including Democrats in briefings about boat strikes
Sen. Warner Criticizes Trump Administration on Military Briefing Senator Mark Warner, the leading Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee from Virginia, has voiced strong disapproval of the Trump administration following a briefing that involved only Republicans. This briefing centered on U.S. military actions aimed at suspected drug vessels in the Caribbean. Warner labeled the decision […]
Venezuela boat incident update leaves Democrats feeling frustrated
During a private briefing on Thursday, Democratic lawmakers expressed dissatisfaction with the Trump administration’s military actions against suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. Members of the House Armed Services Committee noted their concerns, indicating a lack of clarity regarding the legality of the strikes as well as the administration’s ultimate objectives. Rep. […]
Warner expresses anger over Democrats being excluded from boat strikes briefing
Warner Criticizes Trump’s Unilateral Military Actions Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.), who leads the Democrats on the Senate Intelligence Committee, has voiced strong objections to the Trump administration following reports that Republicans were briefed about a planned unilateral military action targeting suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean. In a stark statement, Warner described the situation […]
Military targets another drug-related boat, resulting in the deaths of 4 under Trump’s orders
U.S. Military Strikes Boat Linked to Narco-Terrorism On Wednesday, Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth reported that the U.S. military conducted an airstrike on a boat believed to be carrying narco-terrorists. This attack, carried out in the eastern Pacific under President Donald Trump’s orders, resulted in the death of four crew members. Hegseth stated that the military […]
Senate Democrats seek clarification on the legality of boat strikes
Democrats Question Legality of Boat Attacks in South America Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are raising concerns about the legal basis for a series of boat attacks in South American waters, suggesting these actions may violate several laws, including those prohibiting assassinations. In a letter spearheaded by Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vermont), it’s highlighted that […]