Trump signs executive order rebranding Pentagon as Department of War Directive will make Department of War secondary title and is way to get around need for congressional approval The Guardian - US · Sep 5, 2025
Trump blows up boat killing 11 people in mysterious Caribbean strike – but offers no proof they were actually drug dealers Trump's "trust me bro" evidence for killing 11 people is... concerning. We Got This Covered · Sep 5, 2025
Pentagon condemns Venezuela after F-16 jets fly over US Navy destroyer: ‘Highly provocative’ Venezuelan military’s show of force comes days after Donald Trump ordered a deadly strike on an alleged Tren de Aragua drug boat The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025
Families Say Maduro Lied and Confirm Trump's Version of the U.S. Navy Strike that Killed 11 Venezuelans Families and friends of the 11 men killed in a U.S. military strike on a Venezuelan vessel in the Caribbean are rejecting claims by the Maduro administration that the attack video was generated by artificial intelligence. Latin Times · Sep 4, 2025
In boat strike, Trump repurposes ‘war on terror’ for Latin American crime Analysts warn the US is using its ‘war on terror’ playbook for potential extrajudicial killings in Latin America. Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2025
Trump's Drug Boat Drone Strike Shows How 'Terrorism' Makes Everyone Killable The logic of the war on terror means infinitely expandable government power. Reason · Sep 4, 2025
Is Venezuela the big cocaine menace Trump claims it to be? US president justified recent strike on boat by accusing Venezuela’s president of direct links to drugs cartel. Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2025
What did a US court rule on Tren de Aragua deportations? Alien Enemies Act cannot deport Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, but deportations proceed under immigration laws. Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2025
How Significant is the U.S. Attack On The Venezuelan Drug Boat? Experts Weigh In The U.S. military carried out a strike on an alleged drug vessel travelling from Venezuela to the United States on Tuesday. hile Trump hailed the strike as a victory against drug trafficking, analysts say the move is unlikely to hinder the narcotics trade and represents a significant violation of international… Latin Times · Sep 3, 2025
Trump Orders Strike on Suspected Venezuelan Gang Boat in Caribbean The attack follows the largest U.S. military buildup in Latin America since 1989, as Washington escalates its campaign against cartels tied to Nicolás Maduro’s regime. Reason · Sep 3, 2025
What to know about Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang as Trump justifies attack The deadly U.S. military attack on a boat accused of carrying drugs in the Caribbean is the latest in a series of extraordinary measures that President Donald Trump has taken to combat the threat he sees from the Tren de Aragua gang The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025
Was Trump’s Venezuelan boat attack a ‘war crime’? Experts say extrajudicial killings violate international law Attack raises serious questions about president’s legal authority for lethal strikes against suspected drug traffickers The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025
The 5th Circuit Rejects Trump's Invocation of the Alien Enemies Act The appeals court blocked the removal of alleged Venezuelan gang members under that law "because we find no invasion or predatory incursion." Reason · Sep 3, 2025
Court ruling blocking Trump’s use of Alien Enemies Act hailed a ‘victory’ Fifth circuit says Alien Enemies Act can not justify removal of Venezuelans accused of gang ties in peacetime The Guardian - US · Sep 3, 2025
Al Jazeera · Sep 3, 2025 US court blocks Trump bid to use Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans The Fifth Circuit Court is highest court so far to rule against Trump’s use of the law to deport Venezuelan migrants.
The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025 Trump urged to ‘violently’ kill all drug traffickers as 11 die after U.S. boat strike Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister has praised a U.S. strike on a boat suspected of carrying drugs in the Caribbean
Roll Call · Sep 3, 2025 Appeals court halts Trump immigration move under wartime law - Roll Call A federal appeals court blocked President Donald Trump from using the Alien Enemies Act to quickly remove migrants from the country.
The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025 Conservative appeals court rips Trump for describing migrants as an invasion to justify mass deportations Circuit court judges rule ‘no invasion or predatory incursion’ made by Tren de Aragua criminals to justify invocation of 18th century wartime law
The Guardian - US · Sep 3, 2025 White House vows to appeal after judge sides with Harvard and reverses billions in Trump cuts – as it happened Spokesperson attacks ‘activist judge’ after administration’s cuts to university research ruled to be illegal retaliation
Al Jazeera · Sep 3, 2025 Trump says 11 killed in strike on alleged drug-carrying boat from Venezuela The US military attack comes as the US surges military presence in the Caribbean, risking an escalation with Venezuela.
Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2025 ‘We’re going in’: Trump doubles down on sending National Guard to Chicago Amid rumours about his health, Trump has announced he will widen his troop deployment and move Space Command to Alabama.
Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025 US warships head to Venezuela: Fight against cartels or imperial ambition? Venezuela is sending troops to its border with Colombia to fight drug trafficking amid mounting US pressure.
The Conversation · Aug 22, 2025 The Trump administration wants to use the military against drug traffickers. History suggests this may backfire In early August, US President Donald Trump signed a not-so-secretive order to make plans for the use of US military force against specific Latin American criminal organisations.
Texas Observer · Aug 21, 2025 A Venezuelan Was Detained as a ‘Documented’ Gang Member by ICE, Which Refused to Provide Proof The Venezuelan immigrant, who has no criminal record, previously worked for a multinational corporation that sells snacks, food, and soft drinks.
Latin Times · Aug 14, 2025 Misinformation on 'Tren de Aragua' Gang Traced to Organization Led by Newly-Appointed Trump Official InSight Crime found that the Department of Defense's Joseph Humire tracked Tren de Aragua's activity in his previous role and fabricated news citing nonexistent local news articles