Passengers on a world cruise were told only essential lighting would be used and to keep their curtains drawn while passing through an area known for piracy.

WASHINGTON — Republican Senator Mike Lee of Utah is floating a proposal to strengthen U.S. border security by sending what he referred to as “pirates” to fight back against cartels.

Mike Lee (Utah) suggested Wednesday that Congress and President Trump should allow private citizens, or “pirates,” to take on international ... with deploying the U.S. military to the shared border ...

Mike Lee (Utah) suggested Wednesday that Congress and President Trump should allow private citizens, or “pirates,” to take ... U.S. military to the shared border and argued that the situation ...