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US troops should be alarmed at Trump’s strikes on alleged drug boats

The author of this op-ed argues the recent strikes on alleged drug boats create a precedent that gives an advantage to America's near-peer adversaries.

Hegseth says US struck 3 alleged drug-running boats Monday, killing 14

The U.S. military carried out three strikes Monday in the Eastern Pacific against boats suspected of carrying drugs, killing 14 and leaving one survivor.

Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to pay troops during shutdown

While large and unusual, the $130 million gift amounts to a small contribution toward the billions needed to cover service member paychecks.

Military launches ninth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel

The two most recent U.S. strikes occurred in the Pacific Ocean, departures from the previous seven that had targeted vessels in the Caribbean.