US military strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers raising legal questions
Recent U.S. military actions against alleged drug traffickers from Venezuela have prompted legal concerns and legislative efforts from both Democrats and Republicans.
Recent U.S. military actions against alleged drug traffickers from Venezuela have prompted legal concerns and legislative efforts from both Democrats and Republicans.
Recent U.S. military actions against alleged drug traffickers from Venezuela have prompted legal concerns and legislative efforts from both Democrats and Republicans.
The White House declared the United States is in an "armed conflict" with drug cartels, leading to increased military strikes on alleged drug traffickers from Venezuela in the Caribbean, which has raised legal concerns among both Democrats and Republicans in Congress.
In a on Saturday, a submarine is seen moving through waves, followed by several explosions.
Trump stated the boat was carrying fentanyl and other illegal narcotics toward the U.S. The strike resulted in the deaths of two people on board, while two others survived.
on Sunday showing a strike on a vessel he claimed was also smuggling illicit narcotics, which resulted in three deaths.
Republican of Kentucky and Democratic of Virginia are that would require the president to seek congressional approval before taking military action against Venezuela, following Trump's authorization for the CIA to operate there.
"When you kill someone, you should know, if you're not in a war, not in a declared war, you really need to know someone's name at least. You have to accuse them of something. You have to present evidence," said.
"The Constitution says war is a matter for Congress to declare, not for the president to initiate unilaterally," said.
Kaine indicated that could be introduced next week and anticipates gaining more Republican support after a similar resolution failed earlier this month.
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