President Donald Trump announced he will not seek congressional authorization for strikes against alleged cartels in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean, stating, "I don’t think we’re going to necessarily ask for a declaration of war. I think we are going to kill people that are bringing drugs into our country, OK? We are going to kill them, you know? They are going to be, like, dead," according to The New York Times. This statement was made by President Trump regarding planned operations against cartels, as reported by The New York Times. NPR noted that the power to declare war rests with Congress, not the White House, in response to the President's stated intentions. Steve Bannon, described as a chief architect of the MAGA movement, also asserted that Donald Trump will serve a third term as president in 2028 and that America requires him, in an interview with The Economist conducted in Washington, D.C. The full interview is scheduled for release on Thursday at 6 p.m. London time. The previous report from October 24th, 2025, also detailed emerging evidence concerning Senate candidate Graham Platner's claims about a Nazi-like tattoo, with an acquaintance stating Platner discussed it months before it became public. The Department of Homeland Security had previously noted that October 22nd was one of the most violent days for law enforcement since the start of "Operation Midway Blitz." Additionally, Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota had criticized "sanctuary politicians," and Senator John Fetterman indicated he would not vote to shut down the government. Further context from previous reports indicated that on October 24th, 2025, Charles C. W. Cooke posted on X that the current government shutdown was unusual and attributed it to Democrats, despite Republicans controlling the House, Senate, and White House. Governor Laura Kelly of Kansas had also announced on October 24th, 2025, that all stops of The People's Budget tour would host food drives due to the shutdown threatening November SNAP benefits. Assistant Attorney General Eric Dhillon had also posted on X, expressing pride in being part of President Trump's administration and stating that the President has made it possible to insist on right and wrong based on principles, not expediency.
