The Daily Populous

Tuesday September 16th, 2025 morning edition

image for Trump says U.S. has struck another alleged drug boat from Venezuela

Trump provided no evidence for his assertion that the boat was carrying drugs — though he told reporters that U.S. authorities had obtained evidence.

When speaking with reporters on Monday, Trump suggested operations could be carried out on land against suspected drug smugglers.

"When they come by land, we're going to be stopping them the same way we stopped the boats," Trump said.

Earlier this month, the U.S. president announced a similar strike, off Venezuela, also involving what he alleged was a drug-carrying vessel.

And they indicated more military strikes on drug targets would be coming as the U.S. looks to "wage war" on cartels.

The Trump administration has railed specifically against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for the scourge of illegal drugs in U.S. communities.

The Associated Press and others have reported that the boat had turned around and was heading back to shore when it was struck. »

Trump says he would designate Antifa, other left-wing groups as ‘domestic terrorists’

Authored by cnn.com

It wasn’t clear who or what exactly Trump would designate; Antifa is a loosely organized movement without a distinct leader, membership lists or structure.

So far, no evidence has publicly emerged that the alleged assassin was working as part of a larger, coordinated effort.

But the president appeared intent on targeting left-wing groups whose activity he claims has led to violence. »

White House Insists Stephen Miller Does Not Play With Dolls

Authored by yahoo.com

The White House would like the public to know that Stephen Miller definitely does not play with dolls.

“A White House official insists that any such characterization of his time on the Hill is “inaccurate and baseless gossip,” Rolling Stone wrote.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt personally vouched for Miller, saying, “Stephen is a loyal colleague and friend. »