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Trump Flouts Constitution With Caribbean Strikes: “We’re Just Going to Kill”
“I don’t think we’re going to necessarily ask for a declaration of war. I think we’re just gonna kill people,” he said.
Colombia’s US Ambassador Denounces Trump’s Deadly Caribbean Boat Strikes
Ambassador Daniel García-Peña discusses the escalating tensions between the US and Colombia.
Trump Is Gunning for War in Venezuela, Raising Fears of US-Backed Regime Change
Venezuelans fear US strikes on boats in the Caribbean could be a leadup to US backing for a Pinochet-style dictatorship.
Democrat Says Trump Admin Still Lacks “Any Evidence” to Back Caribbean Strikes
The administration is now openly targeting Colombia while refusing to provide evidence to back their determinations.
Senators Launch a Bipartisan Bid to Block Possible Trump War on Venezuela
This comes as two survivors of the US’s most recent drone strike on a boat have reportedly been detained by US forces.
Israeli Assault Has Left 20,000 Unexploded Bombs Across Gaza, Officials Estimate
The UN has recorded 324 deaths, including 91 children, to unexploded ordnance since October 7, 2023.
Trump’s Latest Caribbean Strike “Murder — Plain and Simple,” Amnesty Says
The strike comes as Trump has covertly authorized the CIA to conduct lethal operations in Venezuela.
Democrats Warn Trump’s Goal for “Illegal” War With Venezuela Is Regime Change
“The American people don’t want another war,” said the Democrats of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Lacking Congressional Authorization, Trump Starts “Secret War” Against Cartels
Trump has “zero” authority to designate cartels as “enemy combatants” without congressional approval, one critic said.
Democrats File Resolution to Stop US Strikes on Boats in Caribbean
The resolution calls for the US to stop engaging in military hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.