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Admiral to Say Strike on Boat Survivors Was Justified

WSJ: Bradley expected to tell lawmakers the 2 men intended to continue drug run

(Newser) - The military commander in the hot seat over a missile strike on survivors of a boat strike will defend himself in a closed-door briefing with lawmakers on Thursday, and the Wall Street Journal has a preview of what Admiral Frank "Mitch" Bradley will say: He will argue that the...

Hegseth Defends Boat Strike, Cites 'Fog of War'

He says he didn't see any survivors after first strike

(Newser) - Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday defended the secondary strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea, citing the "fog of war" as reason for his not seeing any survivors in the water when the strike was ordered and launched. Hegseth's comments came during a...

Hegseth: Admiral Who Ordered 2nd Boat Strike Is 'American Hero'

Hegseth says Navy commander acted within the law on September mission

(Newser) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday offered strong support for Navy Admiral Frank M. "Mitch" Bradley, who reportedly ordered a controversial second military strike on a boat that was allegedly involved in drug trafficking in the Caribbean Sea on Sept. 2, the Hill reports. "Let's make one...

Hegseth Angers Publisher With Franklin the Turtle Post

Secretary shared fake book cover showing children's book character firing RPG at drug boat

(Newser) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, apparently making light of war crimes allegations , shared a meme Sunday showing the children's book character Franklin the Turtle firing a rocket-propelled grenade at a boat. The meme depicted a fake book cover with the title "Franklin Targets Narco Terrorists," the Hill reports....

World's Largest Aircraft Carrier Adds to US Pressure on Maduro

Venezuelan president denounces US military drills in region

(Newser) - With the world's largest aircraft carrier now in the northern Caribbean, "the table is being set" for possible military action against Venezuela, a US military official said. About 15,000 troops already are in the region, including 2,000 Marines on an amphibious assault ship. The official told...

US Military Announces Its 20th Boat Strike

4 are reported dead after Caribbean Sea hit that US government alleges targeted a drug vessel

(Newser) - The US military's 20th strike on a boat accused of transporting drugs has killed four people in the Caribbean Sea, the US military said Friday, coming as the Trump administration escalates its campaign in South American waters. The latest strike happened Monday, according to a social media post on...

Hegseth: Latest Drug Boat Strikes Kill 6

Pair of boats destroyed in the eastern Pacific bring total number of US hits at 19 since September

(Newser) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday announced the latest in a series of strikes on boats accused of ferrying drugs—six people were killed in attacks on two vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The dual strikes on Sunday bring the total number of known attacks up to 19 and...

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