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US hits Venezuelan ‘drug’ boat: Can Trump administration legally justify strikes? Here’s what we know

The United States has declared a new war — this time, on drug cartels. President Donald Trump announced a military campaign targeting “narco-terrorists” as US forces carried out at least four strikes on suspected smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea. But is this even legal?The US military has carried out four known strikes targeting go-fast-style […]

‘Lawful not murder: Donald Trump declares US in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels; labels strikes ‘necessary’ to safeguard Americans

US President Donald Trump has declared that the United States is in a formal “armed conflict” with drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations, and that suspected smugglers for these groups should be considered “unlawful combatants,” as per a confidential notice sent to Congress this week.The notice, sent to multiple congressional committees, provides further detail on […]

What is TrumpRx? Donald Trump announces new website to offer discounted drug prices; savings expected to reach 50%

US president Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the launch of a new federal website, TrumpRx.gov, as part of a deal with Pfizer to offer prescription drugs directly to consumers at discounted prices. The initiative, aimed at cutting healthcare costs, is expected to grow with more deals from other drugmakers in the coming months.The new website […]

‘Embarrassing’: Donald Trump struggles to pronounce acetaminophen; repeats unproven link between drug and autism

US President Donald Trump stumbled over the pronunciation of “acetaminophen,” better known as Tylenol, on Monday, while claiming an unproven link between the drug and autism. “Effective immediately, the FDA will be notifying physicians that the use of aceta— well, let’s see how we say that,” Trump said before adding “Acetam — enophin. Acetaminophen. Is […]

‘We are hunting you’: Trump says US military hit Venezuela-based drug traffickers, 3 ‘terrorists’ killed

Trump announced 2nd strike on Venezuelan boat trafficking drug to US. President Donald Trump Monday announced the second military operation a boat allegedly carrying narcotics from Venezuela, killing three aboard the vessel. No US forces were harmed in the strike, the president announced in a warning to drug transporters. “BE WARNED — IF YOU ARE […]

Watch: US coast guard blows up drug boat in Caribbean; seizes 13,000 pounds of cocaine

The US coast guard destroyed a drug-laden boat bound for the United States, seizing nearly 13,000 pounds of cocaine in a high-profile operation. A video posted on X Wednesday shows the vessel being blown up into flames as authorities carried out the strike.“ASMR: @USCG captures, burns, and sinks a drug boat. Over the weekend, as […]

‘Will face same fate’: Hegseth’s warning after US strike kills 11 on Venezuelan drug boat; claims more hits will follow

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth (AP) Defense secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday issued a stern warning after a US military strike destroyed a Venezuelan drug boat in the Caribbean, killing 11 suspected members of the Tren de Aragua gang.“It’s a new day. It’s a different day, and… this is an activity the United States is […]

Bahrain: Three Asian men arrested and now on trial for cannabis import and drug trafficking | World News

Their case is now before Bahrain’s High Criminal Court, facing charges for coordinating cannabis import and trafficking within the kingdom/ Representative Image The High Criminal Court in Bahrain has officially opened trial proceedings against three Asian men accused of importing cannabis with the intent to traffic. The case, which began with a suspicious overseas parcel […]

Kylie Page death: Autopsy cites drug overdose as ‘accidental’; came days after sobriety milestone | World News

Adult film actress Kylie Page, 28, died of an accidental drug overdose in Los Angeles County, California, authorities have confirmed. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled that Page, whose real name was Kylie Pylant, succumbed to “acute combined effects of fentanyl and cocaine” at her home on June 25. Her death was classified as […]

A $20 drug bust, a cookout raid, and 1,000 arrests in 2 weeks: What Trump’s crime ‘rescue’ looks like in DC

On a humid Friday night in Washington, DC, Juan Carlos Dela Torre was doing something unremarkable: standing on a sidewalk, smoking a joint. Within minutes, he was in handcuffs. Federal officers confiscated the marijuana, searched him, said they found a small amount of MDMA, and sent him to jail.“I’ve never seen this much police presence […]