US Military Actions & Security Concerns - US military conducted a second deadly strike this month against a Venezuelan target, authorized by President Trump [1] - The strike resulted in three alleged terrorists killed in action [2] - The Trump administration claims the strikes occurred in international waters targeting foreign terrorist gangs transporting illegal narcotics [2][3] - The administration is warning cartels that similar actions will be taken against them on land [3] Political & Legal Implications - The White House labeled the Venezuelan government under Nicholas Maduro as a "narco-terror cartel" [4] - The US Justice Department will investigate whether liberal political groups are organizing violence at protests and may consider racketeering laws [5] - President Trump is expanding crime crackdown to Memphis, sending federal agents and National Guard [5] Drug Trafficking & Border Security - The administration claims that drug trafficking by sea has decreased significantly following the strikes [2]

Moments ago, President Trump posted on social media that the US military carried out a second strike targeting drug cartels that he says were transporting illegal narcotics to the US. The president also posting this video and it comes as the Trump administration looks to ramp up pressure on the Madura regime in Venezuela. >> He said that this was the second strike as you mentioned Yamich.uh three males he says who had left Venezuela who he claims were uh narot traffickers he calls them specifically terroris ...

Moments ago, President Trump posted on social media that the US military carried out a second strike targeting drug cartels that he says were transporting illegal narcotics, illegal narcotics to the US. The president also posting this video. It follows a similar strike carried out earlier this month in the southern Caribbean.And it comes as the Trump administration looks to ramp up pressure on the Madura regime in Venezuela. Joining me now is NBC News senior national security correspondent Courtney QB. And ...