Some of President Donald Trump’s closest allies are backing the potential expansion of military action in the war on drug trafficking. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said he supports extending

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The Trump administration is planning a new mission to target drug cartels in Mexico that could include U.S. troops on the ground, according to multiple officials familiar with the effort. NBC News' Courtney Kube has details on the plans and what actions could be taken.

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