Washington Post – Politics:
As Trump targets Venezuelan oil exports, the Coast Guard has put out a call for specialists who can fix captured tankers so they won’t be turned away from U.S. ports.
Author: Tara Copp
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U.S. aircraft carrier nears Latin America as Venezuela tensions simmer
Washington Post – Politics:
The USS Gerald R. Ford joins a sprawling buildup that has fueled speculation the Trump administration intends to dramatically escalate its antidrug campaign.
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NFL Veterans Day flyovers, honor guards canceled due to shutdown
Washington Post – Politics:
November is usually filled with NFL “Salute to Service” events that feature the military — but with no government funding, it’s a no-go this year.
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U.S. kills six in latest strike on alleged drug boat, Hegseth says
Washington Post – Politics:
The operation marked the 10th known attack on suspected smugglers from Latin America, pushing the reported death toll to at least 43.
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U.S. kills 6 alleged drug smugglers in new strike off Venezuela, Trump says
Washington Post – Politics:
The operation follows Senate Republicans’ narrow defeat of a measure that aimed to prevent the administration’s actions on legal grounds.
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U.S. kills 4 alleged drug smugglers near Venezuela, Hegseth says
Washington Post – Politics:
The U.S. strike near Venezuela is the latest in the Trump administration’s nebulous campaign targeting Latin American drug cartels.
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National Guard orders in D.C. expected to be extended for months
Washington Post – Politics:
The Trump administration is likely to extend deployment orders as a means of ensuring that those involved in the federal takeover of D.C. are assured full military benefits.