Trump Orders Military Strike on Narco-Terror Drug Boat; Chicago Crime, DC Mayor, and Global Tensions Discussed

US Military Strike on Drug Boat

• 🎯 President Trump and Secretary Marco Rubio announced a US military strike on a narco-terrorist drug boat identified as belonging to the gang Tren de Aragua.
• ⚡ The boat reportedly left Venezuelan waters and was targeted in the South Caribbean.

Federal Intervention in Chicago

• 🚨 President Trump confirmed federal plans to intervene in Chicago due to rising violence, stating "We're going in."
• ⚠️ Mayor Brandon Johnson criticized the administration's approach, suggesting politics were prioritized over people, while shootings continue.
• 📈 Governor [Name not specified] noted that 54 people were shot and seven died over the weekend in Chicago.

DC Mayor's Compliance and Iowa Senate Race

• 🤝 DC Mayor Muriel Bowser issued an executive order mandating full police cooperation with federal law enforcement.
• 🎤 Iowa Senator Joni Ernst announced her retirement, leading to Iowa Congresswoman Ashley Hinson's swift entry into the Senate race, securing endorsements.

Global Tensions and Political Commentary

• 🌍 A CCP military parade was attended by Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin, prompting a sharp Truth Social post from Trump questioning China's historical narrative and addressing Putin and Kim Jong-un.
• 📄 The House Oversight Committee released over 33,000 pages of Jeffrey Epstein documents following a subpoena.
• 🗣️ Author Malcolm Gladwell expressed regret for his past stance on trans athletes in women's sports, admitting he was dishonest and cowardly.
• ✍️ Irish comedy writer Graham Lahan was arrested for an X post expressing views on transgenderism and women's self-defense rights.
• 📢 Planned Parenthood shared a graphic suggesting women can get as many abortions as they need and want.
• 📰 The Babylon Bee reported on a pregnant celebrity mom announcing her unborn baby is trans.