US engaged in 'armed conflict' with drug cartels, Trump tells Congress

President Donald Trump has officially stated that the U.S. is in an 'armed conflict' with drug cartels, following military operations that resulted in the deaths of 14 individuals off the Venezuelan coast. This declaration, sent to Congress, highlights the escalating tensions with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and raises concerns about the implications of U.S. military involvement in foreign drug-related conflicts. It matters because it signals a significant shift in U.S. policy and could lead to further military actions in the region.