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X @Bloomberg
Bloomberg· 2025-10-23 21:25
President Donald Trump said “the land is going to be next” in his campaign to halt the flow of drugs into the US from Venezuela https://t.co/snWK5slj31 ...
Trump Says US Will Target Drugs Coming In By Land
Bloomberg Television· 2025-10-23 21:01
Our sea drugs, as they call them, they use the term sea drugs. The drugs coming in by sea are are like 5% of what they were a year ago, less than 5%. So now they're coming in by land.And even the land is concerned because I told them that's going to be next. You know, the land is going to be next. And we may go to the Senate.We may go to the, you know, Congress and uh tell them about it, but I can't imagine they'd have any problem with it. I think, in fact, while we're here, I think it's a good idea. Pete, ...
Sen. Rand Paul says Caribbean boat strikes 'go against all of our tradition'
NBC News· 2025-10-19 14:14
President Trump has authorized military strikes against suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. As you know, so far more than 20 people, Senator, have been killed in six different strikes. Do you believe that these strikes against these suspected drug boats are legal.>> No. They go against all of our tradition. You know, when you kill someone, you should know if you're not in at war, not in a declared war, you really need to know someone's name.At least you have to accuse them of something. you have to prese ...
Rand Paul says Venezuela boat bombings are ‘inappropriate’ and ‘go against our tradition’
NBC News· 2025-10-19 13:26
Venezuela Situation & US Policy - US President authorized military strikes against suspected drug boats in the Caribbean, resulting in over 20 deaths in six strikes [1] - Senator argues these strikes are against tradition, requiring accusation and evidence before lethal action [2][3] - Senator highlights that Coast Guard statistics show about 25% of boarded ships have no drugs, questioning the policy of blowing up suspected drug-running ships [4] - Senator suggests speedboats are likely supplying drugs to islands near Venezuela, questioning the assumption they are destined for the US and the lack of proof [5] - Senator emphasizes the difference between war and peace, stating that all-out war with Venezuela requires a declaration of war from Congress [6] - President Trump acknowledged authorizing a covert CIA operation inside Venezuela, and the Pentagon has scaled up US forces in the region [7] - Senator finds it unusual to announce a covert CIA operation, questioning its effectiveness [8] - Senator notes some members of the administration have been pushing for war with Venezuela for a long time [9] - Senator points out President Trump's past opposition to regime change in Iraq and Libya, highlighting the costly and destabilizing consequences of those interventions [10][11]
X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-10-15 23:00
A recent show of military force by America may temporarily deter smugglers, but narcos will adapt. Many are already using stealthier delivery methods, like unmanned submarines, and stashing drugs on container ships https://t.co/XKOWnvdqxx ...
Woman accused of drugging, robbing, and killing men in New York City
NBC News· 2025-09-26 18:36
Legal & Crime - A 36-year-old individual, Tabitha Bundrich, is accused of targeting at least four victims in Upper Manhattan, specifically in Washington Heights [1] - The accused allegedly robbed victims of personal belongings, including phones, money, and sneakers [1] - The accused allegedly offered victims fentanyl-laced drugs to incapacitate them [1] - In July, the accused took a plea deal and was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for possession of a controlled substance related to the druggings [2] - The accused faced three felony murder charges in state court [2] - In one case, the accused allegedly offered sex for cash to a victim and a friend [2] - The accused allegedly lured two men to an apartment and convinced one to snort fentanyl, which she allegedly pawned off as cocaine [3] - One victim died after snorting fentanyl, and the surviving victim had no recollection of what happened [3] - The accused's attorney claims she has a history of abuse and mental illnesses, which may be a mitigating factor [3]
Trump: 'U.N. is funding an assault on western countries and their borders'
MSNBC· 2025-09-23 15:05
Not only is the UN not solving the problems it should, too often, it's actually creating new problems for us to solve. The best example is the number one political issue of our time, the crisis of uncontrolled migration. It's uncontrolled.Your countries are being ruined. The United Nations is funding an assault on Western countries and their borders. In 2024, the UN budgeted $372 million in cash assistance to support an estimated $624,000 migrants journeying into the United States.Think of that. The UN is s ...
Dominican Republic seize cocaine from Venezuelan boat
NBC News· 2025-09-23 14:47
Drug Seizure - Authorities in the Dominican Republic recovered 377 packages of cocaine [1] - The drugs were from a Venezuelan boat previously destroyed by the US in international waters [1] - The Dominican Republic collaborated with US authorities to locate the speedboat [1] Trafficking Route - The speedboat intended to dock in the Dominican Republic [1] - The plan was to transport the drugs to the West [1]
X @The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-09-21 14:59
President Trump said he ordered a lethal military strike on a vessel allegedly carrying drugs to the U.S., marking at least the third such attack https://t.co/OfhHn9Tbnk ...