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

National Affairs - The Trump administration plans to demolish the entire east wing of the White House to build a new 90,000 square foot ballroom, funded by himself and private donors, including Comcast, NBC's parent company [1][5][8] - The new ballroom project is expected to cost around $300 million [9] - The National Trust for Historic Preservation warns the planned ballroom will overwhelm the White House, which is only about 55,000 square feet [10] International Relations & Security - The US military conducted another deadly strike on an alleged drug boat in the Pacific, killing two people [2][13] - President Trump is considering strikes against cartels on land, stating it is necessary for national security and to save lives [14][15] - The Trump administration is imposing new sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies due to a lack of commitment to a peace process in Ukraine [2][17][19] Business & Technology - Amazon is increasing its use of robots and AI in its operations, with a goal to automate 75% of operations, potentially impacting 600,000 jobs by 2033 [4][37][41] - Amazon is offering upskilling programs to help employees learn how to repair robots and take on new roles, with some earning over $40 per hour [42][43] Accidents & Disasters - A tropical storm named Melissa is drenching the Caribbean and growing stronger, potentially reaching category 4 or 5 near Jamaica [3][21][22] - A small plane crashed into a soccer field in Southern California, injuring a woman on the ground [3][29][30] - A truck was rescued after dangling off a highway overpass in Texas [4][45] Crime & Justice - ICE conducted a raid in New York City, resulting in nine arrests of suspects in the country illegally with criminal histories [24][25] - A man documenting ICE activity on TikTok was arrested after allegedly ramming officers' vehicles [26] - The Louv reopened after a $12 million jewel heist, with security lapses revealed, including a security camera facing the wrong way [3][34][35]

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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 ...

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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 ...

U.S. military operations against Latin American drug smugglers in the past month have repeatedly echoed the tactics and jargon of the post-9/11 global war against terrorist groups https://t.co/Q9rdyeynks ...

A U.S. military aircraft struck a boat suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean several times from the air last week, even though the vessel had turned around before the strike began https://t.co/s2zw6jXSON ...

US Foreign Policy & Military Action - The Pentagon criticizes Venezuela's fighter jets flying near a US Navy ship as a provocative maneuver [1] - A US strike in international waters killed 11 people on a boat allegedly connected to Venezuelan drug gangs [1] - Democrats are seeking answers regarding the legal justification for the US strike [2] - The Trump administration defends the strike as a necessary measure against drug cartels, arguing that a 2% loss of cargo is factored into their economics [6] - Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the US will blow up drug cartels to combat them [6] Drug War & Opioid Epidemic - Senator Gene Shaheen supports stopping drug cartels but cautions against actions that could escalate conflict and endanger military personnel [3][4][9] - There is a need for more information on the intelligence that led to the strike on the drug-carrying boat [5] - Senator Shaheen highlights the opioid epidemic's impact on New Hampshire, emphasizing the need for effective action against drug cartels [3][8][10] - New Hampshire had seen progress in reducing overdose deaths through interdiction, treatment, and recovery efforts, but funding for these programs has been cut [11][12] Defense Spending & Priorities - Senator Shaheen expresses concern that renaming the Defense Department to the Department of War could cost billions and distract from military readiness [13][14][15] - Focus should be on the readiness of troops and addressing conflicts around the world rather than on a name change [14][15]

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