U.S. Special Operations commander to brief congressional leadership

The commander of U.S. Special Operations Command defended military strikes on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean during a closed-door hearing with Congress, stating that no 'kill them all' order was issued. This clarification comes amid scrutiny over a second strike that reportedly killed survivors from the initial attack in September.

Senate Republicans have asserted that President Trump's military strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean Sea are facing more intense scrutiny than former President Obama's drone program. They argue that these operations are crucial for curbing the influx of drugs into the United States.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended a follow-up military strike on an alleged drug-carrying boat in the Caribbean Sea, citing the 'fog of war' as a justification for the action taken in early September. This statement comes amid scrutiny regarding the legality and ethics of the military operations.

A recent report indicates that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a military strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean on September 2 but did not instruct the killing of any survivors from the attack. This clarification comes amid allegations that he directed a broader lethal operation against all individuals aboard the vessel.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended a second military strike on a boat in the Caribbean Sea, which was alleged to be involved in drug trafficking, citing the 'fog of war' as a justification for the action taken earlier this year. This follow-up strike has raised significant concerns regarding the legality and ethics of military operations in the region.

President Trump convened a meeting with his advisors to discuss the next steps regarding Venezuela, amid rising concerns from lawmakers about the administration's military strikes on vessels in the Caribbean Sea. This comes after reports of a second military strike targeting a boat accused of drug trafficking, raising alarms about potential war crimes.