Dems Say They Were Left In The Dark On U.S. ‘Narco‑Terrorist’ Boat Strike Off Venezuela

Senate Democrats say they were not informed about a recent U.S. strike that killed 11 people aboard a drug vessel off Venezuela and are seeking a bipartisan briefing and legal justification from the White House. Lawmakers raised concerns that the operation, while framed as a counter-narcotics action, is tied to broader goals that could include regime change in Venezuela. Some Republican senators said they were briefed and defended the strike as necessary to stop drugs reaching the United States, with supporters praising further actions. The incident comes amid a U.S. buildup of ships near Venezuelan shores and a broader administration strategy labeling certain groups as narco-terrorists.