Democratic lawmakers are pushing for a resolution to halt US military operations targeting suspected drug traffickers in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, citing the lack of Congressional authorization and the campaign’s fatal outcomes without due process. They argue that these strikes have led to an increasing number of casualties while providing scant evidence of their effectiveness. Lawmakers have accused the administration of circumventing Congress and are demanding the cessation of these military actions.

In a separate development, Senator Richard Blumenthal has voiced criticism toward the US Postal Service over a newly implemented system designed to handle millions of mail-in ballots in preparation for the midterm elections. Blumenthal highlighted concerns raised by a whistleblower, who warned that unresolved technical issues with the system’s scanning process could lead to entire batches of ballots being rejected.

The Postal Service has responded by stating that they are currently reviewing these concerns and emphasized that the federal ballot mail system was developed over several months, adhering to court orders. However, Blumenthal remains unsatisfied with their response, insisting that voters need more robust assurances that their ballots will be correctly delivered and counted.

The resolution introduced by Democratic lawmakers reflects growing unease about the military campaign’s impact and legal grounding. Meanwhile, Blumenthal’s criticism of the Postal Service underscores the ongoing challenges and scrutiny surrounding electoral processes in the lead-up to the midterms.