Senators Paul and Murkowski Back War Powers Resolutions Opposing Trump Administration's Military Campaign
Senators Rand Paul of Kentucky and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, both Republicans, have diverged from their party to support war powers resolutions. These resolutions are aimed at curtailing the Trump administration's ongoing military campaign, specifically targeting strikes on vessels suspected of drug smuggling off the coast of Venezuela. This action takes place within the broader context of the expanding 'Shield of the Americas' alliance, a U.S.-led coalition designed to combat drug cartels across the Western Hemisphere. Colombia recently became the 19th member of this alliance, which involves intelligence sharing, coordinated military operations, and mutual assistance among member nations. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomed Colombia into the coalition, with the Trump administration pledging $1 billion in security assistance to the new Colombian government. The alliance's operations have included joint strikes, such as one in Ecuador, and dozens of strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbe... 
