Defense bill provision would limit Pete Hegseth's travel unless unedited boat strike video is released

California Governor Gavin Newsom released an AI-generated video that humorously depicts former President Donald Trump, along with Pete Hegseth and Stephen Miller, in handcuffs, aiming to mock the Trump administration. This move comes amid ongoing tensions between Newsom and Trump, particularly regarding federal support for California's wildfire recovery efforts.

The US House of Representatives has passed a defense policy bill authorizing $900 billion for military programs, which includes a pay raise for troops and reforms to the Department of Defense's procurement processes. The bill, comprising 3,000 pages, also demands more transparency regarding military strikes against suspected drug boats in the Caribbean.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is currently deliberating the potential release of a video documenting a military strike on an alleged drug boat, which resulted in the deaths of two survivors. This decision comes amid scrutiny over the legality and morality of the strikes, particularly following a controversial attack near Venezuela.

Lawmakers have issued an ultimatum to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, threatening to restrict his travel budget unless he provides unedited footage of U.S. military strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean, along with the operational orders related to these actions. This demand follows increasing scrutiny over the legality and ethics of these military operations.

A D.C. Circuit panel has ruled 2-1 to dissolve an administrative stay on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s military transgender ban, stating that a lower court did not afford Hegseth sufficient deference in its decision. This ruling allows the ban to remain in effect as legal challenges continue to unfold.

President Trump has decided to defer the release of video footage from a military strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who stated that the footage is currently under review. This decision comes amid scrutiny over the legality and ethics of military actions taken against drug trafficking in the region.

During a recent Cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump indicated he would defer to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the release of video footage from a military strike on an alleged drug vessel. This decision follows a controversial second strike that has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers and the public alike.