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President Trump said he would bypass Congress to continue and expand military strikes against drug cartels, shifting from sea operations to targets on land. Speaking at the White House, he promoted ongoing efforts as an operation that has included nine airstrikes at sea, resulting in 37 deaths, and vowed, “The land is going to be next.” A Senate vote is expected next week on a bipartisan measure barring U.S. hostilities inside Venezuela without explicit approval. Trump suggested he might brief lawmakers but seek no authorization, while an ally framed the mission as elimination rather than deterrence.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.