Summary
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed Congress about U.S. military strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean. These strikes, ordered by President Trump, have raised legal concerns because Congress did not authorize them. There are efforts in Congress to block further military actions related to these strikes.
Key Facts
- Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth briefed Congress following President Trump's order for military strikes.
- The strikes target alleged drug boats and could lead to more conflict.
- Legal experts call the strikes illegal since Congress didn't approve them.
- The U.S. launched 16 strikes since September, resulting in 66 deaths.
- President Trump approved more covert operations and increased naval presence near South America.
- Congress received limited information, with some lawmakers pushing for more transparency.
- A group of lawmakers is trying to stop Trump from using military force against Venezuela.
- Congress has constitutional power to declare war, as emphasized by some senators.
