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Hegseth orders new strike that kills 4 on alleged drug boat

Lawmakers react to video of U.S. strikes on alleged drug boat after classified briefing

Military officials showed lawmakers video of a second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat behind closed doors on Capitol Hill and testified that there was no order from Defense Secretary Pete He...

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December 4, 2025 — Trump administration news, scrutiny over strikes on alleged drug boats

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US admiral defends second strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean

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The Latest: Navy admiral who ordered attack that killed boat strike survivors briefs lawmakers

The FBI has made an arrest in its nearly 5-year-old investigation into who placed pipe bombs in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol

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The Latest: Admiral says there was no ‘kill them all’ order in boat attack

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Hegseth Shares Video of Strike on Alleged Drug Boat in the Pacific

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U.S. strike against alleged drug boat under investigation

The New York Times reported the survivors were killed after they radioed for help.

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Lawmakers will hear from Navy admiral who ordered attack that killed boat strike survivors

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Navy admiral tells lawmakers there was no 'kill all' order in attack that killed drug boat survivors

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Trump administration latest: New details emerge about strikes on alleged drug boats as Ukraine talks to resume in US

Scrutiny grows over the legality of continued US strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean. Meanwhile, Trump is expected to meet on the sidelines of the World Cup draw with the leaders of Canada and Mexico.

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WATCH: Admiral to tell Congress suspected drug boat still posed threat

The U.S. Navy admiral who ordered additional military strikes on a damaged boat with two survivors plans to tell Congress the suspected smugglers planned to continue