‘Trump completely unleashed’: Armed Services Dem Rep. torches GOP over seventh Caribbean boat strike

US Government Shutdown & Budget - The Republican party is refusing to negotiate on the budget, leading to a government shutdown [2][4] - Democrats possess leverage due to the need for their votes to fund the budget [3] - The current budget is a continuation of Trump's budget, which is unfavorable to healthcare and favors increased spending for ICE and DHS, along with massive tax cuts [9][10] - The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is facing potential layoffs of 80% of its employees due to the shutdown [6][7] International Relations & Military Actions - Israel launched air strikes on southern Gaza after a ceasefire, raising concerns about lasting peace [14] - The US military conducted strikes on alleged drug smuggling ships in the Caribbean Sea, killing three passengers [20] - The legality of these strikes is questioned, with concerns raised about extrajudicial killings [21] - The US President is accused of waging a war against Venezuela under the guise of fighting fentanyl, despite the fact that fentanyl does not originate from Venezuela [22] Political Criticism & Executive Power - The Republican party is criticized for blindly supporting President Trump and enabling him to violate laws [25][26] - President Trump is accused of abusing executive power by shutting down programs, freezing spending, and targeting Democratic areas [11][12] - The House of Representatives is effectively shut down, granting President Trump unchecked executive power [12]