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Senate Rejects Military Strike Authorization Against Cartels

10/9/2025

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The Senate rejected war powers resolution requiring presidential authorization for military strikes against cartels.
The Trump administration has not provided Congress evidence that boats struck by military carried drugs.
The Pentagon cited unverified videos as proof and barred Senators from its legal opinion.
Maduro's government is accused of drug trafficking, and the United States does not recognize his election victory.

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Story summary

The Senate rejected war powers resolution requiring presidential authorization for military strikes against cartels.
The Trump administration has not provided Congress evidence that boats struck by military carried drugs.
The Pentagon cited unverified videos as proof and barred Senators from its legal opinion.
Maduro's government is accused of drug trafficking, and the United States does not recognize his election victory.