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The Trump administration unveiled its 'Fentanyl Free America' plan to curb fentanyl supply and demand.
DEA Administrator Terry Cole ties Caribbean vessel strikes to disrupting drug flow into the U.S.
DEA reports a decline in fentanyl pill potency and powder purity over recent years.
The plan mentions removing millions of potentially deadly fentanyl doses from communities.
The DEA emphasizes public engagement to protect communities from fentanyl.
Officials describe the effort as a cross-agency, international enforcement push.
The administration links fentanyl trafficking to narco-terrorist networks like the Sinaloa and CJNG cartels.
The rollout includes education for parents, educators, and clinicians to prevent fentanyl overdoses.
The plan is framed as addressing a national fentanyl crisis with public messaging and enforcement.
The report highlights a deadly impact of fentanyl with hundreds of thousands of lives affected.

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crime21h ago

House Democrats released photos and videos from Jeffrey Epstein’s private Caribbean island.
The materials were taken in 2020 by law enforcement authorities in the US Virgin Islands.
Democrats aim to keep pressure on the Trump administration ahead of a December justice-file release deadline.
The materials do not reveal new information but provide a visual record related to Epstein’s activities.
The release is tied to ongoing investigations into Epstein’s alleged trafficking activities.
The materials come from law enforcement authorities in the US Virgin Islands.
Epstein reportedly died by suicide in jail in 2019, a year before these images were taken.
The release occurred on a Wednesday, as reported by The Guardian.
The materials provide a visual record tied to Epstein’s private Caribbean island.
The release is part of broader discussions about the Epstein case within US politics.

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crime21h ago

A military command center is at the center of questions after a drug-boat strike, with investigators examining the sequence of events.
Officials seek to establish who approved actions, what occurred, and how operations were executed during the incident.
The report outlines when the events happened and where the strike took place, contextualizing the broader security implications.
Analysts consider why the strike occurred and how it fits into ongoing U.S. maritime security efforts.
The piece notes official responses and the initial steps being taken to address any gaps in planning or execution.
CNN emphasizes that the investigation remains ongoing, with further findings anticipated as review continues.
The article highlights the role of multiple agencies, signaling a coordinated federal response to the incident.
Exclusive context from CNN underscores the sensitive nature of the information and verification requirements.
The report connects the incident to broader regional security dynamics and potential implications for upcoming policy discussions.
CNN maintains responsible reporting by presenting verified details and noting the ongoing nature of the investigation.

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Wilson debuted as deputy DoD press secretary amid a room full of loyalists and restricted access for mainstream reporters.
The briefing featured remarks from OAN, James O’Keefe, Laura Loomer and Jack Posobiec, delivering softball questions.
Critics said the room was controlled by propagandists rather than real journalists.
The briefing followed criticism of a Caribbean airstrike and ongoing leadership scrutiny.
Kingsley Wilson’s background includes work for Trump’s 2020 campaign and strategic communications roles.
The piece situates the briefing within broader partisan dynamics around Pentagon communications.
The session highlighted a shift toward controlled media presence at the Pentagon briefing.
The article identifies a new DoD spokesperson linked to a broader media strategy.
The briefing occurred as part of ongoing reporting on Pentagon leadership and public accountability.
The report notes the presence of right-wing media figures in the briefing roster.

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The Pentagon is facing renewed questions over the September 2 strike on a Venezuelan drug boat after ABC News reported a military lawyer was present.
Experts say a JAG’s presence would fit a counterterrorism framework, where real-time legal input helps assess target legality.
The debate centers on whether the two survivors were still able to pose an imminent threat when the second strike occurred.
Pentagon officials say the operation was a counterterrorism mission targeting members of the Tren de Aragua network.
Experts warn that shipwrecked individuals retain protection unless they actively rejoin hostilities.
The report indicates the White House says Hegseth monitored the first strike but did not view footage of the follow-on engagement.
Rachel VanLandingham, a former JAG, says the presence of a lawyer does not change the underlying legal standards.
The Pentagon denies that Pete Hegseth influenced the decision on the second strike.
Trump has highlighted the strikes and released video of the engagement on Truth Social.
The story remains contested until the Pentagon provides a fuller accounting of the operation.

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