A group of Democratic lawmakers has stepped forward with a resolution aimed at halting US military operations targeting alleged drug traffickers in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific regions. They contend that these military strikes have been carried out without the necessary authorization from Congress and have led to fatalities without due process. The lawmakers argue that the campaign, while resulting in an increasing number of casualties, has offered little proof of its effectiveness. They have criticized the administration for circumventing Congress and are advocating for the termination of these military actions.
In a separate development, Senator Richard Blumenthal has voiced criticism against the US Postal Service regarding its newly implemented system designed to handle the processing of millions of mail-in ballots in preparation for the midterm elections. Blumenthal’s concerns are based on warnings from a whistleblower who raised issues about the system’s technical glitches. According to the whistleblower, these problems could lead to the rejection of entire batches of ballots due to scanning errors.
The Postal Service has responded by stating that they are currently reviewing the raised concerns and assured that the ballot mail system was developed over several months, adhering to court orders. Despite these assurances, Blumenthal remains unconvinced, arguing that voters require more robust guarantees to ensure their ballots are delivered and counted accurately.