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On the recordNovember 29, 2025
If the White House truly believed that these are terrorist organizations and the Defense Secretary truly thinks Tren de Aragua compares to al-Qaida, the administration should come to Congress and request a AUMF.
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Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Reed calls for congressional authorization for military action against drug organizations.

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