Congress clash deepens as Pentagon refuses to release documents on Trump-era military actions

Top U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Jack Reed said the Pentagon has refused for weeks to provide Congress with the legal justification for recent strikes on boats allegedly linked to drug trafficking. They revealed that the Trump administration has not submitted the required executive orders authorizing such operations.

Source The New York Times

Lawmakers emphasized that the issue transcends party lines, raising concerns about transparency and oversight of U.S. military actions abroad. The strikes, reportedly conducted without Congressional approval, have fueled fears of unchecked presidential authority in military affairs.

Meanwhile, President Trump told reporters he had not made any decisions about strikes inside Venezuela, though U.S. officials confirmed that the Pentagon has already identified potential targets. Analysts suggest the anti-drug operations are part of a broader U.S. strategy to assert dominance in Latin America.