1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. a) How many countries will be partnering with the U.S. in these enhanced narcotics operations?
b) What actions will we and our partners be taking to fight the drug cartels?

3. What additional air and sea craft will be included in the massive new counternarcotics operation?

4. a) What intelligence did the U.S. recently obtain, according to Gen. Milley?
b) Why is the U.S. stepping up efforts by almost doubling operations, according to Secretary of Defense Esper?

5. What is the Justice Department’s ultimate goal in the fight against the drug cartels?

6. How important do you think it is to our society to accomplish this goal?