Pete Hegseth defends US strikes on alleged drug boats

The US government has announced plans to begin checking the social media accounts of all tourists entering the country. This initiative aims to enhance national security and ensure that individuals do not pose a threat upon arrival.

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.

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on four individuals and four firms for allegedly recruiting former Colombian military personnel to train soldiers for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group involved in the ongoing civil conflict in Sudan. This action highlights the international community's concerns regarding foreign involvement in the Sudanese crisis.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced his readiness to present new peace proposals to the United States and Russia, following recent discussions in Europe aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict. This announcement comes amid escalating military actions between Russia and Ukraine, highlighting the urgency for diplomatic solutions.

A top security expert has warned that the United States could deplete its missile stockpile within a week if a conflict with China over Taiwan were to erupt, highlighting concerns about U.S. military readiness as China enhances its military capabilities on a wartime footing.

A provision in the newly released defense policy bill could restrict Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's travel unless he releases unedited video footage of a recent military strike on an alleged drug boat. This development follows ongoing scrutiny regarding the legality and ethics of military operations under his command.

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.