New U.S. counterterror strategy focuses on drug cartels but omits right-wing extremism

The newly released 2026 United States Counterterrorism Strategy, signed by President Donald Trump on May 6, 2026, marks a significant shift in national security priorities by elevating drug cartels to a top-tier threat while notably excluding right-wing extremism.Key pillars of the new strategy include:Priority on Drug Cartels: For the first time, the White House has placed "hemispheric narcoterrorism" at the top of its counterterrorism (CT) priority stack. The strategy targets transnational criminal organizations in the Western Hemisphere, using military power and Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) designations to "strangle" their logistical networks.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!