Trump Declares Authority to Conduct Cartel Strikes Without Congressional Approval

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President Trump announced he will bypass Congress to carry out military strikes against drug cartels, expanding operations from sea to land, and emphasized killing traffickers rather than seeking a declaration of war.
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