The President's Daily Brief PDB Afternoon Bulletin | October 31st, 2025: REPORT: U.S. Military Attack On Venezuela Is Imminent & FBI Foils ISIS-Inspired Halloween Terror Attack
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Oct 31, 2025 Tensions escalate as the U.S. prepares for possible airstrikes against Venezuelan military targets to combat powerful drug cartels. The move follows increased bounties and indictments linked to Maduro's network. Meanwhile, the FBI foils a potentially dangerous ISIS-inspired plot in Michigan, arresting five teens who had access to weapons. Investigations reveal ties to previous extremist cases, raising concerns about national security just before Halloween. It's a gripping exploration of geopolitical conflicts and domestic threats.
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U.S. Preparing Inland Strikes In Venezuela
- The U.S. appears poised to shift from maritime to inland strikes against Venezuelan military targets tied to drug trafficking.
- That shift reflects a strategy to decapitate cartel-linked leadership without committing to a full ground invasion.
Bounty Increase On Maduro And Associates
- The administration doubled the bounty for Maduro's capture to $50 million in August.
- Additional $25 million rewards target two senior regime figures linked to cartel operations.
Major U.S. Military Buildup Off Venezuela
- The U.S. has staged a significant naval and air buildup in the southern Caribbean to enable precision strikes.
- Deployments include F-35s, Reaper drones, and the USS Gerald R. Ford strike group to project overwhelming force.