2 h. 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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22 h. ago Hegseth hints major defense spending increase, reveals new details on Trump’s anti

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reveals he personally authorized Trump administration's first strike on suspected drug vessel off Venezuela and watched the operation live.

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22 h. ago Hegseth hints at major defense spending hike, reveals new details on Trump’s anti

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth revealed he personally authorized the Trump administration's first strike on a suspected drug vessel off Venezuela and watched the operation live.

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34 h. ago Opinion | There is no middle ground on the Venezuela strikes

Opinion | There is no middle ground on the Venezuela strikes  The Washington Post

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58 h. ago Capitol Hill revolt threatens Trump’s Venezuela playbook amid Caribbean strike oversight

The Trump administration is facing mounting congressional pushback over more than 20 military strikes in Caribbean, as lawmakers seek to limit Venezuela operations.

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58 h. 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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3 d. ago Congressional leaders briefed on second strike off the coast of Venezuela

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., ranking member of the Armed Services Committee, after his meeting with Adm. Frank Bradley about the military strike off the coast of Venezuela.

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3 d. ago Rand Paul joins Dems on 'war powers resolution' claiming Trump admin could soon strike Venezuelan territory

Republican Sen. Rand Paul joined Democrats Chuck Schumer, Adam Schiff and Tim Kaine on a war powers resolution to block potential U.S. strikes in Venezuela.

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3 d. ago Hegseth did not issue 'kill them all' order during Venezuela strikes, admiral tells Congress

Adm. Mitch Bradley denies War Secretary Pete Hegseth gave "kill them all" order after counter-narcotics strike that killed survivors.

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3 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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3 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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3 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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3 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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4 d. ago What to Know About Trump’s Threat of Military Action in Venezuela

The president has warned that the United States could soon expand its attacks from boats near the coast to targets inside Venezuela, but he has also spoken by phone to its leader.

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4 d. ago Maduro begs OPEC for help as Trump ramps up the pressure, expert weighs in

President Trump's ultimatum to President Maduro escalates tensions as Venezuela struggles with economic collapse and mounting international isolation.

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5 d. 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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5 d. ago National Guard attack suspect's crisis. And, U.S. official sheds light on boat strike

A U.S. official disputes the White House account of the deadly Caribbean boat strike. And, a person familiar with the National Guard shooting suspect says he was suffering a personal crisis.

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5 d. ago Rep. Adam Smith shares his concerns about the U.S. boat strikes near Venezuela

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, about the questions he has surrounding the U.S. military strikes on boats near Venezuela.

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5 d. ago Trump eyes next steps with Venezuela as lawmakers raise alarms about boat strikes

President Trump met with his advisors Monday to discuss next steps with Venezuela as lawmakers continue to raise concerns about the administration's military strikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea.

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5 d. ago Hegseth or Admiral Bradley: Who approved the second Venezuela boat strike?

Hegseth or Admiral Bradley: Who approved the second Venezuela boat strike?  Al Jazeera

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