The House voted down two Democratic-led resolutions aimed at curbing Trump’s military actions against suspected drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean and potential hostilities involving Venezuela.

One resolution, led by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), sought to halt U.S. strikes on drug boats unless Congress authorized them. The administration has justified at least 25 strikes—killing a reported 95 people—by labeling several Latin American cartels as terrorist groups. The measure failed 210–216.

A second resolution, introduced by Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), would have required congressional approval for any U.S. military action in or against Venezuela, following Trump’s order to blockade sanctioned oil tankers. That resolution failed 211–213.

Source: The Hill

Venezuelan President Maduro:

To the military of Colombia, whom I know very well, I call on you to a perfect union with Venezuela, so that no one dares to touch the sovereignty of our countries.

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Stephen Miller:

For years the United States operated as a “reverse Empire,” using its military to enrich foreign nations and foreign peoples, sacrificing our wealth, security and sovereignty for the sole benefit and advancement of those beyond our borders.

All we got in return were migrants.

No more.

America’s might will secure America’s rights. America’s military will defend America’s destiny. For Americans, first and always.

U.S. Rep. Carlos A. Gimenez:

The moment of the brave people has arrived.

SOUTHCOM released footage of a strike on an alleged narco-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific.

Four people were killed.

Trump:

I inherited a mess and I’m fixing it.

Trump:

Our country was laughed at from all over the world, they are not laughing anymore.

Trump:

Drugs brought in by ocean and by sea are now down 94%.

Trump:

Wages are rising much faster than inflation.

Remember that, just look at it, wages are going up much faster than inflation.

How big is that?

Trump:

We are sending every soldier $1,776.

Trump:

The new Fed Chair will be someone who believes in lower interest rates by a lot.

Trump’s speech has ended.

No mention of Venezuela.

NEW: Taiwan said the United States is moving ahead with an $11.1 billion arms package, the largest ever for the island, including HIMARS rocket systems, howitzers, drones and anti-tank weapons.

The sale, now under U.S. congressional review, is the second approved under Trump’s current term.

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Sudan: Early this morning, drones operated by UAE-backed RSF militias targeted the main electricity substation in Atbara, River Nile State.

Nigeria: At least 12 people were killed and three abducted after gunmen attacked a mining site in Atoso village, Plateau State.

📸 Poland prepares its eastern border.

63% of U.S. Voters Reject Venezuela Intervention

Only 25% support it.

Majority also oppose U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats.

Support is concentrated among Republicans.

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German Youth Resist Germany’s New Military Connoscription Model

It starts voluntary but allows conditional connoscription for men.

Opposition is highest among 18–29-year-olds.

Many fear a return to mandatory service and militarization.

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Ursula von der Leyen:

We will not leave the European Council today without a solution for the funding for Ukraine for the next two years.

Zelensky:

Putin will abandon diplomacy if Ukraine does not receive a reparations loan from the EU.

Then he will decide to continue the war.

Somalia: Puntland warns Somali pirates now use GPS tracking—allegedly sourced via Yemen—linking them to Houthi-aligned networks and raising risks to Indian Ocean shipping.