White House: Trump Can Conduct Military Strikes on Drug Boats Without Congress Approval
TL;DR
The Justice Department informed Congress that the Trump administration can conduct lethal military strikes on alleged drug traffickers without congressional approval, citing a classified legal opinion that equates drug cartels with terrorists and argues that the strikes do not trigger the War Powers Resolution, raising concerns about legality and oversight.
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- Justice Department tells Congress Trump doesn’t need its approval for military strikes on alleged drug boats CNN
- War Powers Law Does Not Apply to Trump’s Boat Strikes, Administration Says The New York Times
- Trump Administration Says Congressional Approval Isn’t Needed for Lethal Boat Strikes The Wall Street Journal
- Trump administration tells Congress war law doesn’t apply to cartel strikes The Washington Post
- White House says boat strikes do not violate War Powers Resolution Euronews.com
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