Dan Lamothe

President Donald Trump’s military campaign against drug cartels in Latin America could soon be forced to reckon with the devastating impact of Hurricane Mellissa.

Hegseth restores, downgrades Office of Net Assessment — the Pentagon’s legendary internal think tank.

A spokesman said the dramatic increase in combat power aims to “disrupt narcotics trafficking” and “degrade and dismantle” criminal groups operating in the region.

Artillery rounds also were launched over the freeway during a rehearsal for the demonstration attended by Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Tim Parlatore represented Hegseth when he faced sexual assault allegations, and he also counts alleged mobsters and President Donald Trump as former clients.

The president acknowledged the incident while delivering a warning to Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro.

The president acknowledged the incident while delivering a warning to Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro.

The lockdown of the military training facility came amid heightened anxiety a day after conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in Utah.

The decision follows a series of political controversies involving the Trump administration that have rattled the prestigious military institution.

Pentagon approves use of Chicago-area Navy base for ICE operations. Defense officials have said the installation could be used by military forces who are called to assist.