As Democrats press White House on deadly boat strike, Republicans sit on their hands

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As Democrats press White House on deadly boat strike, Republicans sit on their hands A week after the Trump administration killed suspected drug dealers in international waters, Democrats have some pointed questions. GOP senators do not.

Sept. 11, 2025, 12:49 PM EDT

By Steve Benen

There are standard procedures when U.S. officials identify boats suspected of carrying drugs. The process involves stopping and searching the vessels, seizing drugs, and arresting and questioning those on board. Last week, the Trump administration did not follow standard procedures when it saw a boat with suspected Venezuelan drug smugglers.

Instead, the administration launched a military strike that killed 11 people in international waters.

Were the 11 people on the boat actually me