U.S. Boat Strikes In Pacific Kill Six Alleged Drug Smugglershttps://t.co/BoB88dwjH3 https://t.co/P7dxkzaTT9 ...

Is a drug smuggled for profit really equivalent to the weapon of an invader attacking America? Congress and the public seem to be numbed by the Trump administration’s tactics https://t.co/zxf4dJfHBq ...

Over the past few weeks, the long frosty relationship between the US and Venezuela reached a boiling point. The United States launched a series of strikes against vessels alleged to be carrying drugs, calling it a counter narcotics mission. But the growing military buildup of American forces in the region suggests there may be another target.President Nicholas Maduro, the Venezuelan dictator who's been in America's crosshairs for years. This summer, the US Justice Department announced a $50 million reward f ...

Military Operations & Surveillance - U S military possesses precise intelligence on drug smuggling boats due to established maritime surveillance capabilities, tracking their movements and cargo [2][3] - The U S employs various resources, including drones, satellites, and patrol aircraft, for maritime surveillance, ensuring confidence in striking drug boats [4] - Technology initially developed for tracking Soviets, Russians, and Chinese is now utilized for monitoring maritime activities [3] - The U S military carefully considers weapons parameters to avoid collateral damage during targeted attacks [6] Power Projection & Deterrence - B-1 bombers possess excellent overwater reconnaissance capabilities for finding and targeting ships [8] - B-52 bombers were reportedly flying near Venezuela, potentially as a projection of power [7][9] - The U S is sending the Gerald Ford Carrier Strike Group to the U S Southern Command Area of Responsibility to dismantle transnational criminal organizations and counter narco-terrorism [17][18] - Deployment of the aircraft carrier Ford to the Caribbean serves as a projection of force and enhances overwater surveillance capabilities [19][20] Geopolitical Tensions & Missile Capabilities - Russia is concerned about potential Tomahawk cruise missile deployment to Ukraine, which could reach 60 Russian airbases [12][13] - Ukraine has successfully used drone attacks against Russian bombers, warplanes, and energy infrastructure [14] - The U S has a sufficient supply of Tomahawk missiles and is developing new hypersonic missiles [15] - Maduro claims Venezuela possesses 5000 surface-to-air missiles [16]

Government & Policy - The Trump administration is escalating its military campaign targeting drug smugglers and threatening governments in Latin America [1]

Breaking news tonight, the stunning revelation. The entire east- wing of the White House set to be demolished within days. All part of President Trump's extensive ballroom project.The walls of the White House ripped open today. Massive machinery tearing into the east wing. The new reporting today on just how expansive the president's plan to build the giant ballroom is.Deadly new US military strike. Another alleged drug boat hit, killing two, this time in the Pacific. What the president just said about atta ...

No matter how many drug boats are blown up, drug smuggling is not going to disappear. On the contrary, it is probably coming to a port near you. We explain why https://t.co/Jgq5AXBIgnPhoto: AP https://t.co/SjMY2PL6Wz ...

After a series of deadly US strikes against boats the Trump administration says were smuggling drugs into the US, tonight we're learning the latest strike had a twist. At least two people on board survived the blast. According to two US officials, US Navy helicopters were overhead and a boat picked them up.The officials said they remain in US custody tonight. President Trump describing the strike. It was we attacked a submarine and that was a drug carrying submarine built specifically for the transportation ...

Thousands of federal agents once tasked with investigating drug smuggling, sexual exploitation and organized crime have been redirected to immigration enforcement. 🔗 https://t.co/9R83O4hWQ9 https://t.co/m6B5boQRJq ...

Tonight, the Trump administration escalating its fight against drug cartels, carrying out another deadly strike on a boat it says was carrying drug smugglers. Courtney QB has been tracking this. And Courtney, this is now the fourth US strike off the coast of Venezuela.Yeah, that's right, Tom. And defense secretary Pete Hegets today saying four people he called narot terrorists were killed in the strike. The Pentagon releasing this video of the latest strike.The US saying that boat was carrying a substantial ...