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Trump's Administration Justifies Strikes Amid Controversial Claims

11/8/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration says 24 designated terrorist organizations are in armed conflict with the United States, justifying sea strikes on drug smugglers.
There is no evidence these groups, including Tren de Aragua and Cártel de los Soles, are in conflict.
Lawmakers call these actions illegal and an overreach of executive power, demanding transparency and congressional oversight.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration says 24 designated terrorist organizations are in armed conflict with the United States, justifying sea strikes on drug smugglers.
There is no evidence these groups, including Tren de Aragua and Cártel de los Soles, are in conflict.
Lawmakers call these actions illegal and an overreach of executive power, demanding transparency and congressional oversight.