U.S. Launches Major Strike in the Caribbean as Inflation Rises and Shutdown Drags On
By The Super News Desk
Updated: October 25, 2025
Summary:
The U.S. military expands operations in the Caribbean amid growing political and economic pressure at home. Inflation climbs, workers go unpaid during the government shutdown, and a powerful new hurricane forms in the Atlantic.
U.S. Sends Aircraft Carrier to Caribbean After Deadly Strike
The U.S. military carried out another airstrike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, killing at least six people. It was the 10th such strike in recent weeks.
President Donald Trump has now ordered the USS Gerald Ford, a massive aircraft carrier with 5,000 troops, to the region.
He called the move part of his “war on drug cartels,” but several lawmakers warned that such actions could risk further conflict.
Image caption: A U.S. Navy F-18 fighter jet takes off from the USS Gerald Ford during recent Caribbean operations.
Government Shutdown Reaches Day 24
The federal government shutdown has now lasted 24 days, leaving hundreds of thousands of American workers without paychecks.
Food banks in Virginia and other states are helping affected families, while members of Congress continue to receive salaries — causing public outrage.
A furloughed worker told reporters, “They should go without pay too, so they understand what we’re going through.”
Image caption: Volunteers distribute food to government workers during the ongoing shutdown.
Inflation at Highest Level in Nearly a Year
A new federal report shows consumer prices are up 3% compared to last year — the fastest increase since January.
Food prices have jumped sharply:
Beef: +20%
Coffee: +41%
Lettuce: +21%
Experts say higher tariffs and trade tensions are partly responsible for the rise.
Trump Ends Trade Talks With Canada
President Trump ended trade negotiations with Canada after an Ontario ad used a quote from Ronald Reagan warning about tariffs.
Trump accused Canada of trying to influence a U.S. Supreme Court case on his trade policies.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded, saying, “We can’t control U.S. trade policy, but we’ll continue to stand up for Canadian workers.”
Tropical Storm Melissa Strengthens Into Major Hurricane
In the Atlantic Ocean, Tropical Storm Melissa has strengthened and could become a Category 4 hurricane by Sunday.
Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic are preparing for heavy rains, flooding, and landslides.
Weather experts warn that the storm may cause “catastrophic” rainfall across the region early next week.
Image caption: Satellite image showing Tropical Storm Melissa gaining strength in the Atlantic.
Coast Guard Shooting During Protest in California
Federal agents in California opened fire on a U-Haul truck that backed toward a Coast Guard base gate after ignoring commands to stop.
The driver and one protester were wounded. Officials say the incident followed a day of violent clashes between protesters and border agents.
New York Attorney General Pleads Not Guilty
New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty to federal charges she says were filed out of political revenge by the Trump administration.
James previously led a high-profile fraud case against the former president.
Other Headlines
National Guard Plane Crash: A training aircraft crashed across a highway in Oklahoma City. Both people aboard survived.
Delta Jet Fire: A plane at Minneapolis airport aborted takeoff after an engine caught fire. No injuries.
Alaska Airlines Outage: More than 400 flights canceled due to an IT system failure.
Boston Crane Collapse: Two workers killed in a crane accident at a dockyard near Boston.
Neutrogena Recall: Certain makeup remover wipes recalled due to possible bacterial contamination.
Hero Mom Saves 22 Children From Burning School Bus
In Minnesota, Carrie Thorp is being hailed as a hero after rescuing 22 schoolchildren from a bus moments before it burst into flames.
Doorbell camera footage shows her rushing to alert the driver and helping the children escape safely.
Image caption: The remains of a school bus that caught fire in East Bethel, Minnesota. All students escaped unharmed.
Final Word
From rising global tensions to economic struggles at home, Americans face growing challenges — but stories like Carrie Thorp’s bravery remind us that courage and community spirit still shine brightest in times of crisis.
