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‘No conceivable legal justification’: Trump administration’s defense of Caribbean strike raises serious questions about what really happened

This strike just got way messier

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‘Taking the gloves off’: Trump just held the Cabinet meeting from Hell

ANALYSIS: Holly Baxter reports on a wild-eyed, fast-talking Pete Hegseth and Trump’s detour from ‘fat drugs for fat people’ to extrajudicial killings to Melania’s thoughts on the construction noise around the new ballroom at the White House

The Independent UK

Trump Administration Officials Increasingly Use Social Media to Shape Venezuela Narrative: Report

A new investigation found that the Trump administration has leaned on social media to shape the public narrative and influence how its counter-narcotics campaign is perceived.

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Hegseth says U.S. has "only just begun" sinking alleged drug vessels

The strikes have killed more than 80 people in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.

Axios

Rand Paul Set To Join Dems To Force Trump To Go Through Congress If He Wants To Declare War Against Venezuela

Republican Sen. Rand Paul is set to join Democrats in refiling a resolution demanding the Trump administration not to declare war against Venezuela without congressional approval.

Latin Times

Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle publisher condemn Trump administration's use of their work

Pop singer Sabrina Carpenter and the publisher of Franklin the Turtle are disavowing the Trump administration's use of their work

The Independent UK

‘He’s not a serious person’ Mark Kelly slams Hegseth over Franklin AI drug boat memes

Mark Kelly slammed Pete Hegseth for not being a “serious person” after the defense secretary appeared to make light of deadly boat strikes via memes.

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Trump Administration In Shambles As Leavitt Confirms Second Strike On A Narco Terrorist Boat

White House admits a second strike on a Venezuelan boat, killing survivors from an earlier missile attack, triggering bipartisan outrage and questions over potential war crimes.

International Business Times UK

Publisher condemns ‘violent’ use of Franklin the Turtle after Hegseth’s boat strike post

US defense secretary posted meme depicting beloved children’s character aiming rocket launcher at set of boats

The Guardian - US

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

White House names Adm Frank M Bradley as officer who ‘directed the engagement’, distancing Hegseth from accountability

The Guardian - US

Hegseth Sets Up Admiral Bradley As 'Fall Guy' For His Alleged War Crime

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has publicly backed Admiral Frank Bradley while spotlighting him as the decision-maker behind a controversial September 2 boat strike that killed survivors.

International Business Times UK

Takeaways: Hegseth doubles down on drug boat strikes during Cabinet meeting - Roll Call

Defense Secretary Hegseth vowed to put drug traffickers “at the bottom of the ocean” during a White House Cabinet meeting.

Roll Call

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Reason

Democratic Lawmaker Reportedly Considering Introducing Impeachment Articles Against Hegseth Over Second Attack Against Alleged Drug Boat

A Democratic representative is considering introducing articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over reports that he authorized a second strike against an alleged drug vessel that finished off survivors of the first one.

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Pentagon Officials Reportedly Concerned That Hegseth Is Throwing An Admiral Under The Bus Following Scrutiny Over Double-Tap Attack

Pentagon officials are reportedly concerned that the Trump administration is throwing an admiral under the bus as scrutiny over a second attack to finish off survivors of an alleged drug boat in September mounts.

The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth told US soldiers in Iraq to ignore legal advice on rules of engagement

Defense secretary shares anecdote in The War on Warriors and rails against ‘rules and regulations’ governing war

Latin Times

Gavin Newsom Mocks Hegseth Over Meme About Franklin The Turtle Killing 'Narco Terrorists': 'Just Go To Prison, Pete'

California Governor Gavin Newsom mocked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the latter published a meme showing children's cartoon Franklin the turtle shooting "narco terrorists" with a rocket-propelled grenade.

International Business Times UK

Venezuela Strike: Was Admiral Bradley a Pawn — or Instigator of a War Crime?

Admiral Bradley faces war crime allegations after ordering a lethal strike on shipwrecked men, exposing tensions between US policy and international law.

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The Guardian - US

Pete Hegseth says he ‘didn’t stick around’ to watch second strike on alleged drug boat as Democrats slam administration over attacks – as it happened

Defense secretary says he ‘moved on to my next meeting’ as sensitive military operation was under way; top Democrat calls Hegseth ‘spineless’ and ‘a national embarrassment’. This blog is now closed.

The Independent UK

Fox News host admits Trump faces ‘big problem’ if White House ordered boat survivors to be killed

Hume said that the intention of the strikes matters, after it was revealed that Pete Hegseth had ordered the military to ‘kill everybody’

Euronews

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.

Axios

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."

Reason

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

The Independent UK

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

Axios

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.

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