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News|Donald TrumpUS Senate fails to curb Trump’s power to strike drug cartelsDemocrats say President Donald Trump does not have the power to use force without the approval of Congress.

A recent legislative proposal aimed at restricting the use of military force against drug cartels has been voted down by the Senate. The bill, introduced by Democratic Senators Adam Schiff and Tim Kaine, sought to mandate the withdrawal of U.S. military…

RBy Ryan EllisOct 09, 20251 min read

A recent legislative proposal aimed at restricting the use of military force against drug cartels has been voted down by the Senate. The bill, introduced by Democratic Senators Adam Schiff and Tim Kaine, sought to mandate the withdrawal of U.S. military forces from unauthorized hostilities, including actions against non-state organizations involved in drug trafficking and related activities.

The proposed legislation highlighted that the designation of an entity as a foreign terrorist organization does not authorize the President to use military force against them. Despite invoking the War Powers Resolution of 1973 to bring the matter to a vote, the Senate rejected the bill with a 48 to 51 vote on Wednesday.

Under the U.S. Constitution, the power to declare war rests with Congress. However, actions taken by the President have led to an unofficial military campaign against drug cartels. Notably, President Trump has classified groups such as Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua, El Salvador’s MS-13, and Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel as foreign terrorist organizations.

A recent legislative proposal aimed at restricting the use of military force against drug cartels has been voted down by the Senate.
Ryan Ellis · Thehackingpost

Senator Jack Reed expressed concerns regarding the military strikes, warning that such actions could destabilize the Caribbean region and provoke conflicts with neighboring countries. His statement emphasized the risks of being drawn into an open-ended conflict due to impulsive decision-making.

Since September, U.S. forces have conducted multiple strikes against boats alleged to be involved in drug trafficking, resulting in at least 21 casualties. The administration has characterized these operations as part of a "non-international armed conflict," labeling some of those targeted as "unlawful combatants."

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In related legislative matters, the Senate has been unable to resolve the ongoing government shutdown, which is set to continue into its ninth day on Thursday. Neither party's version of the spending bill garnered the necessary 60 votes for passage, largely due to disagreements over healthcare subsidies. Senate Leader John Thune indicated that the Senate might consider breaking up the spending bill into smaller components to facilitate progress.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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