5 h. ago White House justifies strikes on boat survivors, but it's unclear where buck stops

In the face of charges that these strikes amount to execution without trial, the White House is sending a confusing message about who exactly gave each order to use deadly force.

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6 h. ago Trump and Hegseth Comments on Boat Strike Leave Adm. Bradley Exposed

Adm. Frank M. Bradley will soon face questions from lawmakers, as Republicans and Democrats express concerns about a Sept. 2 attack on a boat in the Caribbean.

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8 h. ago Trump Strikes ‘Renewable’ From National Renewable Energy Lab

Trump Strikes ‘Renewable’ From National Renewable Energy Lab  Los Angeles Times

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9 h. ago Trump threatens strikes on any country he claims makes drugs for US

Trump threatens strikes on any country he claims makes drugs for US  The Guardian

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10 h. ago Senators vow push to prohibit US military action in Venezuela if Trump pursues strikes against the country

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he will pursue a "war powers resolution" if President Donald Trump pursues military action against Venezuela.

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12 h. ago Trump admin updates: Hegseth says he did not see 2nd boat strike, survivors

Hegseth said he saw the first attack, but didn't "stick around" for the second.

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12 h. ago Senator renews push to mandate vetting for Afghan evacuees after National Guard shooting

Sen. Josh Hawley reintroduced a bill requiring stricter vetting for Afghan evacuees after incidents involving National Guard shooting and bomb threat.

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14 h. ago Top Dem blasts Trump's cartel strikes, says admin overstepping war powers

Jamie Raskin blasts Trump's Caribbean naval strikes against drug cartels, claiming they violate constitutional limits and due process protections.

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16 h. ago Trump admin live updates: Hegseth says admiral ordered 2nd strike on boat

Trump is also set to make an announcement at 2 p.m. ET, the White House said.

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18 h. ago Trump admin live updates: White House defends 2nd strike on suspected drug boat

Trump is also set to make an announcement at 2 p.m. ET, the White House said.

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20 h. ago Trump administration is ‘selling out’ admiral to shield Hegseth over boat strikes, officials say

Trump administration is ‘selling out’ admiral to shield Hegseth over boat strikes, officials say  The Guardian

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28 h. ago Sen. Murphy: Hegseth Has to 'Resign' or Trump Has to 'Fire Him'

Monday on CNN's "OutFront," Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth must resign, or President Donald Trump should fire him over the follow-up strike on a drug boat in the Caribbean in September. The post Sen. Murphy: Hegseth Has to ‘Resign’ or Trump Has to ‘Fire Him’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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30 h. ago How the Trump administration's account of Sept. 2 boat strike has evolved

How the Trump administration's account of Sept. 2 boat strike has evolved  CBS News

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30 h. ago Lawmakers spoke privately to Trump’s top general after boat strike revelations

Lawmakers spoke privately to Trump’s top general after boat strike revelations  The Washington Post

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31 h. ago For Trump, Hegseth’s Approach to Venezuela Strikes Is a Growing Liability

Investigations are mounting into the legality of strikes that have killed scores of people in the waters off Venezuela.

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31 h. ago Sen. Kelly slams Trump, calls for investigation into Caribbean strikes

"I will not be intimidated by this president," Sen. Kelly said.

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36 h. ago GOP Rep. Gimenez on Dem Allegations of Drug Boat Strike 'War Crimes': 'I Smell a Rat Here'

On Monday's "Mornings with Maria" on the Fox Business Network, Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) dismissed congressional critics of the Trump Pentagon's strikes on Venezuelan drug boats. The post GOP Rep. Gimenez on Dem Allegations of Drug Boat Strike ‘War Crimes’: ‘I Smell a Rat Here’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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36 h. ago Lawmakers skeptical of alleged Hegseth kill orders in Venezuela — but issue stark warning

Congress launches bipartisan probe into the Trump administration's controversial Caribbean drug strikes after reports allege Pete Hegseth ordered killing survivors.

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37 h. ago Angus King: If True, First Caribbean Boat Strike Is a 'Stone

Monday on CNN's "News Central," Sen. Angus King (I-ME) said if the reports about the Trump administration's first military strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean were accurate, it would be a "stone-cold war crime." The post Angus King: If True, First Caribbean Boat Strike Is a ‘Stone-Cold War Crime’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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43 h. ago Trump backs Hegseth as defense secretary denies ordering second strike on boat – US politics live

Trump backs Hegseth as defense secretary denies ordering second strike on boat – US politics live  The Guardian

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