Tonight, an elite Coast Guard team repelling out of helicopters onto the deck of an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast, executing a seizure warrant, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi, who says the tanker was part of an illicit oil shipping network supporting foreign terrorist organizations transporting sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran. We've just uh seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela. Large tanker, very large, largest one ever seized, actually.And uh other things are happening. >> It's a ...

Core Viewpoint - The discussion centers around the military's recent actions against drug smuggling and naroterrorism in the Caribbean, highlighting the controversy surrounding the legality and ethics of these operations, particularly a second strike that resulted in additional casualties [3][4]. Group 1: Military Operations - The military campaign has reportedly sunk over 20 boats linked to drug smuggling and naroterrorism, with around 80 individuals killed in these operations [3][4]. - There is significant criticism from lawmakers regarding the legality of a second strike that targeted survivors on a drug boat, raising questions about international maritime law [4]. Group 2: Political Reactions - Some lawmakers, including Senator Mark Warner, have called for the resignation of military officials, questioning their approach to military reform and operational goals [2][3]. - Congressman McCormack defends the military's actions, arguing that they are necessary to combat drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations, which have caused significant casualties in the U.S. [5][6]. Group 3: Casualty Statistics - The drug war in America has resulted in over a million deaths, surpassing casualties from any other war in U.S. history, emphasizing the severity of the issue [5].