The discussion centered on the designation and treatment of non-state actors like narco-terrorists compared to state-sponsored armies. Mike highlighted the confusion over whether recent actions against narco-terrorists in Venezuela constitute a police action or a war. Matt emphasized the historical context of the Geneva Conventions, rooted in World War I and II atrocities, and argued that non-state actors do not operate under the same rules. The conversation also touched on the ethical implications of bombing boats suspected of carrying drugs, the legality of torture, and the need for clearer communication from the administration on these issues.
Garrett Mason, a Republican candidate for governor of Maine, emphasized his extensive legislative experience and business background as key qualifications…
As anger and outrage spilled out onto Minneapolis' streets over the fatal shooting of a woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, a new shooting by federal officers in Oregon left two people wounded, sparked additional protests and elicited more scrutiny of enforcement operations across the U.S.
The state of Minnesota must play a role in investigating the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, Gov. Tim Walz insisted Thursday, pushing back against the Trump administration's decision to keep the investigation solely in federal hands.
The Senate is expected to vote on a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump's ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, setting up a test for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a Minneapolis driver on Wednesday during the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown on a major American city — a shooting that federal officials said was an act of self-defense but that the city's mayor described as "reckless" and unnecessary.
