President Donald Trump has determined that the United States is now involved in a formal “armed conflict.”
It comes after recent US strikes in boats in the Caribbean.
The notice was sent to several Congress committees and was first reported by The New York Times.
President Donald Trump answers questions while childhood cancer survivors and their families meet at the Oval Office of the White House, on September 30, 2025 in Washington.
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