Apple News Today Was Trump’s strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat legal?
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Sep 5, 2025 A recent military operation by U.S. warships raised questions about legality after killing 11 people in a suspected drug trafficking interception. Tensions flared during a Senate hearing on vaccine integrity, spotlighting political accountability. The Democratic Party is strategizing to regain voter trust ahead of the midterms while facing declining support. Tragedy struck in Portugal with a cable car disaster, and there's buzz around a new Federal Reserve board nomination and iconic memorabilia auctions, including Darth Vader's lightsaber.
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Regional Governments Stayed Quiet
- The strike drew little immediate public reaction from regional governments, who may fear becoming targets of U.S. actions.
- Countries appear cautious, keeping silent to avoid U.S. scrutiny over drug-cartel confrontations.
Buildup Raises Regional Tensions
- The naval strike coincided with a visible U.S. buildup of warships near Venezuela and a tougher posture.
- Caracas called the presence the largest continental threat in a century, escalating regional tensions.
Kennedy Fires CDC Chief, Faces Warren
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing CDC chief Susan Menarres and accused her of being untrustworthy.
- Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed him on how his earlier praise became accusations of lying.