Trump administration escalates immigration enforcement and military actions amid funding standoff

The Trump administration is taking a series of aggressive actions on immigration and national security. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is expanding its operations, with a surge in agreements with local police and a focus on street crime and cartels, while the administration defends its enforcement efforts in places like Minneapolis. At the same time, the Pentagon is conducting military strikes against alleged drug boats in the Pacific and Caribbean, and there is a renewed focus on military spending and potential new tariffs.

These moves are happening as the Department of Homeland Security faces a likely government shutdown. Funding negotiations between the White House and Democrats have stalled, largely due to disagreements over ICE's role and funding. Separately, Eric Trump has invested in a drone company that advertises 'low cost per kill' technology.