29 h. ago Alvin Holsey, Admiral Who Oversaw Boat Strikes Off Venezuela’s Coast, Retires

The admiral had abruptly announced that he would step down as the head of the U.S. Southern Command. His departure leaves several issues about the strikes unanswered.

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49 h. ago Speaker Johnson says second Venezuela boat strike 'entirely appropriate' after seeing classified video

Speaker Johnson defended controversial military strikes on a Venezuelan drug boat after viewing classified video evidence, calling the actions "entirely appropriate."

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49 h. ago Republicans Undercut Johnson, Circumventing Him to Force Votes

The speaker has repeatedly lost his grip on the House floor thanks to a once rare parliamentary maneuver that G.O.P. members are increasingly using to force action on legislation.

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51 h. ago Speaker Johnson: 'Absolutely Delighted' Jasmine Crockett Running for Senate in Texas

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is "absolutely delighted" that Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) is running for Senate in Texas, predicting that the voters in Texas will ultimately reject who he described as the "face of the Democratic Party." The post Speaker Johnson: ‘Absolutely Delighted’ Jasmine Crockett Running for Senate in Texas appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 d. ago Speaker Johnson laughs off Jasmine Crockett Senate bid: ‘Absolutely delighted’ she is running

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters that he is “absolutely delighted" that progressive firebrand Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, is running for U.S. Senate in Texas.

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3 d. ago Broad slice of Americans oppose Venezuela boat strikes, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Broad slice of Americans oppose Venezuela boat strikes, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds  Reuters

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3 d. ago Mike Johnson and Israel’s Knesset Speaker Launch Global Campaign to Nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Israel’s Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday unveiled what they called a first-of-its-kind global parliamentary bid to nominate President Donald J. Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, declaring that “no one has ever deserved that honor more” and that “no person in the world has done more for peace over the past year.” The post Mike Johnson and Israel’s Knesset Speaker Launch Global Campaign to Nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago GOP lawmakers wary of Trump escalating beyond boat strikes in Venezuela

GOP lawmakers wary of Trump escalating beyond boat strikes in Venezuela  The Washington Post

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4 d. ago Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will vote 'NO' on proposed NDAA, blasts foreign aid spending

While House Speaker Mike Johnson has spoken highly of the proposed NDAA, GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia noted in a post on X that she will vote against it

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4 d. ago US boat strikes renew debate over Washington’s aims in Venezuela

US boat strikes renew debate over Washington’s aims in Venezuela  DiEM25

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5 d. ago Speaker Johnson Releases 2026 NDAA to Help Trump's 'Peace Through Strength Agenda'

The final text of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the 2026 fiscal year was released Sunday evening, with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) saying it will help advance President Donald Trump's "Peace Through Strength Agenda" by codifying 15 of his executive orders and strengthening national security. The post Speaker Johnson Releases 2026 NDAA to Help Trump’s ‘Peace Through Strength Agenda’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Defense Department is reviewing boat strike video for possible release, Hegseth says

In a speech on Saturday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the strikes, saying: "President Trump can and will take decisive military action as he sees fit to defend our nation's interests."

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7 d. ago Senator Warner calls for Defense Secretary Hegseth's resignation after classified strike briefing

Senator Mark Warner says video of the Caribbean attack reveals survivors still on the wreck when the second strike came.

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8 d. ago Rep. Jim Himes recounts briefing on U.S. boat strike in the Caribbean

NPR's Michel Martins talks with Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., about what he learned in a briefing from the Navy admiral who ordered the second strike on a boat near Venezuela.

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9 d. ago IG: Hegseth broke Pentagon rules using Signal to share strike details, though no classified info was released

The Pentagon inspector general found War Secretary Pete Hegseth violated policy by sharing strike details on the Signal app, creating operational security risks.

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9 d. ago Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth broke policies by using Signal to discuss airstrikes

Inspector General Steven Stebbins says Hegseth's use of the commercially available messaging app to discuss strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen could have jeopardized the safety of U.S. servicemembers.

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9 d. ago Top admiral briefs lawmakers on boat strike as watchdog faults Hegseth for Signal use

The Defense Secretary faced scrutiny on two fronts Thursday: over a strike that killed survivors on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean and his use of Signal to discuss U.S. attack plans on Yemen.

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9 d. ago Trump's Venezuela boat strikes fuel war crimes allegations. Are they legal?

Trump's Venezuela boat strikes fuel war crimes allegations. Are they legal?  CBS News

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9 d. ago Reporter's Notebook: House exodus threatens Johnson's grip on power as over 40 members head for exit

Over 40 House members plan to exit Congress this year, threatening Speaker Mike Johnson's narrow majority amid growing safety concerns and frustration.

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9 d. ago Did a military lawyer witness the Venezuela 'double tap' boat strike? Experts say one should have

Legal experts call Pentagon's 'double tap' strike on shipwrecked survivors a textbook war crime, questioning military lawyer's role in operation.

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