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

The Trump administration, led by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, has threatened to withhold Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from several Democratic-led states unless they provide requested immigration data. This comes after a judge ruled against the administration's ability to condition food assistance on such data.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended a second military strike on a suspected drug boat, citing the 'fog of war' as a reason for the decision. Hegseth stated he did not remain for the entirety of the mission on September 2, but supported the admiral's call for a follow-up strike after the initial attack.

Top House Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of scapegoating a Navy admiral to deflect blame for military strikes that may constitute war crimes. The admiral, Frank M. Bradley, is said to have been held accountable for decisions regarding controversial strikes against suspected drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean.

The Trump administration has dismissed at least seven immigration judges in New York, a move that raises concerns about the administration's approach to immigration enforcement and judicial independence. This decision was discussed in an NPR segment featuring Jeremiah Johnson from the National Association of Immigration Judges.

Top House Democrats have accused the Trump administration of scapegoating Navy Admiral Frank Bradley to deflect blame for potential war crimes linked to military strikes against suspected drug traffickers in the Caribbean. The Democrats argue that the administration's focus on Bradley as the decision-maker for a controversial 'double-tap' strike is part of a broader pattern of evading accountability.

The Trump administration has threatened to suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding to several Democratic-led states unless they comply with federal requests for recipient data, including sensitive information like immigration status and social security numbers. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins indicated that funding could be blocked as early as next week if states do not cooperate.

The U.S. State Department has revoked visas for several Mexican executives, a move that reflects the Trump administration's ongoing focus on immigration policy and border control. This decision aligns with recent calls for stricter immigration measures amid rising concerns about the influx of individuals from certain countries.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing increasing scrutiny over military strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean, particularly following a September attack that raised questions about the legality and ethics of such operations. Amidst this controversy, Hegseth claimed he did not see survivors due to 'the fog of war,' which has further fueled public and congressional concern.