In a surprising revelation, the Office of Legal Counsel has informed lawmakers that the Trump administration is not required to seek congressional approval for military actions against drug traffickers in Latin America. This raises significant questions about executive power and the War Powers Resolution.
The Pentagon has adjusted its military strategy, now focusing on drug traffickers in the Eastern Pacific instead of the Caribbean. This shift raises questions about the effectiveness and legality of recent operations.
Democrats are fuming over the Trump administration's lack of transparency regarding recent military strikes on drug boats, claiming they were excluded from critical briefings and demanding more accountability.
In a controversial military operation, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the U.S. struck an alleged drug boat, killing four. This raises critical questions about the legality of targeting suspected traffickers.