A DOJ unit tasked with combatting transnational criminal networks and drug cartels has officially shut down, FOIA documents show. https://t.co/OqOiQJm0uO ...

A Mexican mayor who asked for the government’s help in fighting drug cartels was assassinated at a Day of the Dead ceremony https://t.co/bxDaxWKX2D ...

US Military Actions in Mexico - The Trump administration is considering sending US troops and intel officers into Mexico to target drug cartels, including potential drone strikes on drug labs [1] - Early training for the mission has started, but deployment is not imminent [2] - The administration believes it doesn't need congressional approval for strikes against drug smuggling [2] - The administration argues that the strikes don't meet the definition of "hostilities" under the War Powers Resolution because US troops are not directly in harm's way [4][5][6] - The administration's interpretation of the War Powers Resolution is that it does not apply to the ongoing anti-cartel campaign [3] Legal and Congressional Oversight - Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, the president typically needs congressional approval for sustained military action longer than 60 days [3] - The administration argues that because the drone strikes are remotely operated and US forces aren't physically in danger, they don't have to abide by the War Powers Act's 60-day notification requirement [5][6] - Senators on the Senate Armed Services Committee have sent multiple letters to the Pentagon about armed forces activities and have received no response [10] Shifting Goals and Strategy - The administration's goals appear to be shifting, initially focused on stopping fentanyl, then shifting to pressuring the Venezuelan military [14][15] - Fentanyl primarily comes from Mexico, not Venezuela [14] - Potential strikes on military bases in Venezuela could be considered an act of hostility, especially if American pilots are involved [11][12]

Tonight, President Trump's war on drugs potentially expanding after US strikes on alleged drug boats near Venezuela. The Trump administration has now begun detailed planning to send US troops and intelligence officers to Mexico to target drug cartels with drone strikes for current and former US officials familiar with the effort. Tell NBC News.A deployment is not imminent, they say, and it comes after the US says it killed 64 people on boats smuggling drugs to the United States. Overnight, President Trump w ...

The Trump administration planning a new mission to target drug cartels in Mexico. This is all according to four current and former US officials familiar with that effort. The operation would include American troops and intelligence officers on the ground striking drug labs and cartel leaders south of the border.This would essentially open a new front in the president's military campaign against cartels, which has thus far focused on strikes against alleged drug carrying boats. Well, on Saturday, Secretary o ...

A Mexican mayor who asked for the government’s help in fighting drug cartels was assassinated at a Day of the Dead ceremony https://t.co/UDIbv6MmwL ...

A mayor in the Michoacán region of western Mexico who’d called on the government to do more to fight drug cartels was shot dead on Saturday evening https://t.co/0bgrmNOI6E ...

Military & Geopolitics - The U S is deploying the USS Jerry Ford carrier strike group to the Caribbean amid rising tensions with Venezuela, potentially targeting drug facilities and trafficking routes [4] - The U S has already conducted 10 strikes on suspected drug smuggling, resulting in over 40 deaths, raising legality concerns [6] - President Trump has imposed sanctions on Colombia's President Petro, accusing him of allowing drug trafficking [8][10] - The U S military presence includes B-1 bombers, F-35 squadrons, 8 warships, submarines, air patrol vehicles, and Reaper drones [59] - The President confirmed a covert CIA operation is happening on the ground in Venezuela [71] Trade & Economics - Trade talks between the U S and Canada were halted due to a controversial TV ad, leading to potential discussions at the APEC summit [2][14][16][23] - Ontario agreed to pull the anti-tariff ad starting Monday to allow trade talks to resume [15] - The market shrugged off trade concerns, focusing on inflation numbers and expectations of future Fed rate cuts [32][33][34] - A delayed CPI report showed softer-than-expected inflation in September, strengthening the case for more rate cuts [40] - The Treasury Department approved a $20 billion rescue package for Argentina, along with another $20 billion in private financing [48] Politics & Policy - New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty to mortgage fraud charges, alleging political motivation [3][86] - The administration will make its case in court for the right to layoff thousands of federal workers amid the government shutdown [39] - 25 states could cut off SNAP food benefits, affecting 42 million Americans, if the government remains closed [40] - The White House framed the softer-than-expected CPI number as justifying the view that tariffs are not inflationary [43]

We have some breaking news. The Pentagon has just announced it's deploying a Navy air carrier strike group to Latin America to support President Trump's fight against drug cartels. It comes after the US carried out another legal strike on a boat in international waters overnight.That was the 10th since September. Defense Secretary Pete Hath shared this video of that attack on what he says is a vessel operated by Venezuelan cartels engaged in drug trafficking. Six men were aboard.All we're told were killed i ...

Navy Sends Major Aircraft Carrier To Caribbean Amid Military Campaign Against Drug Cartelshttps://t.co/TR34Ow693x https://t.co/JXawxPmSLh ...