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Trump Bypasses Congress for Drug Cartel Strikes

10/24/2025

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to bypass Congress for military strikes against drug cartels, saying, "We’re just going to kill people that are bringing drugs into our country."
  • He said congressional approval would be sought only if operations extend to land, after airstrikes that have killed at least 37 people.
  • Critics and lawmakers, including Rep. Gregory Meeks, demand hearings on the legal justification and broader military engagement.