"President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House before signing an executive order regarding childhood cancer and the use of AI, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) President Donald Trump notified Congress this week that the U.S. is now engaged in an official armed conflict with drug cartels, according to a confidential notice obtained by the New York Times."
"The Times reported on Thursday that the notice was sent to several congressional committees and adds new detail to the administration's thinly articulated legal rationale for why three U.S. military strikes the president ordered on boats in the Caribbean Sea last month, killing all 17 people aboard them, should be seen as lawful rather than murder. This is a developing story and will be updated."
President Donald Trump notified Congress that the United States is now engaged in an official armed conflict with drug cartels. A confidential notice was sent to several congressional committees and provides additional detail on the administration's legal rationale. The notice addresses three U.S. military strikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea last month that killed all 17 people aboard. The administration contends the strikes should be considered lawful rather than murder. Details remain limited and the situation is still developing as officials and lawmakers assess the legal and operational implications.
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