Morning Wire Marines Sink Narcos & Europe’s Rising Right | 9.3.25
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Sep 3, 2025 A military strike targets a drug-laden boat off Venezuela, showcasing the U.S. commitment to tackling narcotics. The rise of right-wing parties across Europe is discussed, with factors like immigration and inflation fueling this shift. There’s also a focus on the renewed debate surrounding COVID-19 vaccine transparency, reflecting broader political tensions. Additionally, the U.S. government plans to deploy Defense Department lawyers to expedite a massive immigration backlog. Big changes are undeniably shaping the political and public health landscape.
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Marines Strike A Cartel Boat
- President Trump announced U.S. forces "took out" a drug-carrying boat linked to Venezuelan cartels in the Caribbean.
- The action followed deployment of warships and 2,000 Marines as part of an enhanced counter-narcotics operation.
Terror Designation Enables Military Options
- Designating cartels as terrorist organizations enabled more aggressive U.S. military action against them.
- Judicial rulings can still constrain domestic military deployments, creating legal pushback against expanded use.
Courts Can Block Domestic Deployments
- A San Francisco judge ruled Trump's National Guard deployment in L.A. illegal and barred future armed forces' law-enforcement actions.
- The administration can appeal and higher courts may reverse such rulings, so legal fights remain fluid.
