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White House defends follow-up strike on alleged drug boat, insists attack was lawful

The controversial September strike was one in a series carried out by the US military in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, as Trump ordered the buildup of a fleet of warships near Venezuela.

Euronews

Franklin the Turtle publisher slams "violent" use of character's image after Hegseth post

"We strongly condemn any denigrating, violent, or unauthorized use of Franklin's name or image."

Axios

Is Economic Anxiety Driving People to Socialism?

Plus: War crime allegations against Hegseth, Congress threatens the legal hemp industry, and reflections on the legacy of Tom Stoppard

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MAGA conspiracy theorist and Trump influencer Laura Loomer receives credentials and desk at Pentagon after media purge

Online commentators mocked the new crop of Pentagon reporters for being unable to accurately report which desks they were using

The Independent UK

Jeffries says not to expect Democrats to pursue Hegseth impeachment over boat strikes

"Republicans will never allow articles of impeachment to be brought to the floor," he said.

Axios

Democratic Senator Says 'It's Very Possible There Was a War Crime Committed' in September Drug-Boat Strike

Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., said that "it's very possible there was a war crime committed" in the Trump administration's first strike against a suspected drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean Sea in September.

Latin Times

White House defends Hegseth and second strike on boat near Venezuela

The White House insists the strike followed the laws of armed conflict.

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Here are all of Hegseth's military boat strikes near Venezuela that we know about

Military experts have questioned the legality of the boat strikes.

Axios

Hegseth's Alleged Order To 'Kill Everybody' Complicates Trump's Defense of His Murderous Anti-Drug Campaign

Even if you accept the president's assertion of an "armed conflict" with drug smugglers, blowing apart survivors of a boat strike would be a war crime.

Reason

‘This is Trump’s mess, start to finish’: People think Trump is trying to throw Pete Hegseth under the bus, and it might be true after what he recently said

Lately, there has been significant controversy surrounding United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. In the first week of September, under Hegseth’s command, his troops conducted a second strike on a vessel in the Caribbean that was suspected of containing drug traffickers, following a first strike that left two individuals…

The Mary Sue

White House says admiral directed second strike that killed alleged drug boat survivors in ‘self defense’

Trump administration refuses to say whether survivors on suspected drug-trafficking vessels posed imminent threat

The Independent UK

Republican Rep. Stands By Pete Hegseth Over War Crime Accusations: 'I Smell a Rat'

Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez stood by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following a report claiming that he ordered that all members aboard an alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean be killed, alleged actions that prompted Democrats to say he may have committed war crimes.

Latin Times

Bipartisan outcry grows over alleged double-tap boat strike - Roll Call

Republicans, Democrats alike criticize Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's reported order to 'kill everybody' on alleged drug smuggling boat.

Roll Call

Facing war crimes allegations, Pete Hegseth posts AI image of Franklin the Turtle firing missiles at drug boats

Publisher condemns ‘denigrating’ images as Trump’s lethal campaign faces growing legal scrutiny

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Latin Times

UN Human Rights Chief Urges Trump Admin To Investigate Reported Second Strike To Finish Off Survivors Of Alleged Drug Boat

UN human rights chief Volker Türk urged the Trump administration to investigate a reported second strike to finish off survivors of an alleged drug vessel in September.

The Conversation

US accused of killing Venezuelan drug boat survivors – Trump’s military agenda is based on impunity

A bombshell revelation on November 28 that the US secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, ordered a second strike to kill the survivors of a Venezuelan drug boat targeted by US forces has shocked Congress and American citizens alike.

International Business Times UK

Hegseth Mocks Possible War Crimes Using Children's Cartoon 'Franklin The Turtle'

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's mocking 'Franklin the Turtle' post amid allegations of a 'kill-everybody' boat strike has sparked outrage.

The Independent UK

Trump summons military leaders to White House to discuss Venezuela as the US increases its presence in region

Meeting follows days of controversy over airstrikes on small boats as part of the administration’s crackdown on alleged drug trafficking

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Donald Trump claims to know nothing about the second Caribbean strike, but also says Pete Hegseth didn’t do it

Is Hegseth about to be thrown under the bus?

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'Kill Everybody'

Plus: War with Venezuela looms, a National Guard member shot in D.C. dies, and Sean Duffy wants you to stop flying in your pajamas.

Axios

Trump backs Hegseth as Congress plans boat strike review

"I believe him 100%," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One Sunday.

Latin Times

GOP Sen. Dismisses Criticism Against Hegseth For Reportedly Ordering All People Aboard An Alleged Drug Vessel Be Killed

Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin dismissed criticism against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following a report claiming that he ordered all people aboard an alleged drug vessel be killed.

Latin Times

GOP Rep. Says U.S.'s Push To Remove Maduro Is Imminent And Oil Companies Stand To Benefit: 'American Companies In Venezuela For The Next 100 Years'

GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar said the U.S.'s push to remove the Maduro regime from power in Venezuela is imminent and will be extremely beneficial for American oil companies.

Latin Times

Trump Says He 'Wouldn't Have Wanted a Second Strike' Against Alleged Drug Vessel After Reported Order From Pete Hegseth

President Donald Trump said he "wouldn't have wanted a second strike" against an alleged drug vessel, following controversy stemming from a report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered all people aboard the vessel be killed.

International Business Times UK

Trump Begins Laying Groundwork To 'Blame' Hegseth For The War Crimes

Trump has publicly defended Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth amid allegations he ordered follow-on strikes that killed survivors. Congressional committees and legal advocates are now seeking documents and testimony to determine whether the strikes violated US or international law.

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