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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political reaction to Trump’s boat strikes

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the political reaction to Trump’s boat strikes

Summary

NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter talked with Amna Nawaz about recent political news. They discussed military actions against drug boats linked to Venezuela, President Trump's choices for U.S. attorney positions, and a special election in Tennessee.

Key Facts

  • Lawmakers from both major political parties are questioning military strikes on boats allegedly involved in Venezuelan drug operations.
  • The strikes targeted vessels believed to be linked to drug trafficking.
  • President Donald Trump has selected individuals for U.S. attorney roles.
  • U.S. attorneys are responsible for prosecuting federal cases in their districts.
  • A special election in Tennessee is taking place and could indicate trends for upcoming midterm elections.

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