"Meanwhile, President Donald Trump on Sunday evening while flying back to Washington from Florida, where he celebrated Thanksgiving, confirmed that he had recently spoken with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The U.S. administration says the strikes in the Caribbean are aimed at cartels, some of which it claims are controlled by Maduro. Trump also is weighing whether to carry out strikes on the Venezuelan mainland."
"Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, when asked about a follow-up strike aimed at people no longer able to fight, said Congress does not have information that happened. He noted that leaders of the Armed Services Committee in both the House and Senate have opened investigations. "Obviously, if that occurred, that would be very serious and I agree that that would be an illegal act," Turner said."
Lawmakers from both parties support congressional reviews of U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, citing allegations that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered all crew members killed during a Sept. 2 attack. Lawmakers said they do not know whether the allegations are true, and some Republicans expressed skepticism. Officials and members warned that attacking survivors presents serious legal and possibly criminal concerns. Leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees have opened investigations. President Donald Trump confirmed a recent call with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and said the administration views some cartels as tied to Maduro.
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