US Strike Sinks Drug Vessel; Three Dead
U.S. Southern Command says a Joint Task Force strike in the Eastern Pacific destroyed a smuggling boat, killing three alleged traffickers and prompting fresh questions about oversight and effectiveness.
Sham Marriages Used to Access Military Bases
A federal indictment alleges a transnational fraud ring recruited U.S. citizens, including Navy members, into fake marriages to obtain base IDs and green cards. The case names several defendants, notes staged wedding photos, and describes a bribery plot to get unauthorized Department of Defense ID cards.
US Strike Sinks Caribbean Ship, Three Dead
The U.S. military says it struck a vessel in the Caribbean on Feb. 13, killing three people it describes as involved in drug trafficking. Officials place the action inside Operation Southern Spear, but independent details are limited.
U.S. Jet Downs Iranian Drone Near Carrier
U.S. forces shot down an Iranian drone after it approached the USS Abraham Lincoln in international waters. CENTCOM says de-escalation failed and an F-35C intercepted the unmanned aircraft. Later, two IRGC gunboats confronted a U.S.-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Declares Cuba National Emergency, Threatens Tariffs
President Trump issued an executive order declaring a national emergency over Cuba, citing ties to hostile actors and announcing tariffs on countries that send oil to the island. The move raises questions about enforcement, allies, and the real policy goal beyond tough rhetoric.
Federal Agent Shot During Immigration Operation
A federal agent fired during an immigration operation in Los Angeles after a suspect tried to run him over. This is the third federal officer-involved shooting this month, raising questions about policy, resources, and rhetoric.
You’ve Been Told Wrong About Iran Options
The real leverage the U.S. has over Iran is not bombs. It is the ability to disrupt the tools Tehran uses to track, block, and crush protests. That quieter pressure can raise the cost of repression while limiting risks of wider war.