Summary
President Trump has authorized the CIA to carry out secret operations in Venezuela as part of efforts to combat drug trafficking. Additionally, a federal judge has temporarily stopped layoffs of federal workers during a government shutdown, which has prompted concerns about how these actions affect military families and federal employees.
Key Facts
- President Trump authorized the CIA for covert actions in Venezuela to address the country's drug trade.
- The U.S. military has targeted boats believed to be carrying drugs from Venezuela.
- There is an increased U.S. military presence in the Caribbean near Venezuela.
- President Trump cites both drug issues and Venezuelan migration to the U.S. as reasons for the actions.
- A judge paused layoffs of federal workers during a government shutdown, calling them potentially illegal.
- Federal workers affected by the shutdown face challenges accessing necessary HR services.
- The Trump administration shifted $6.5 billion in unused research funds to ensure military pay.
- Military families and federal workers face financial issues due to the continued shutdown.
