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Mark Kelly says Pete Hegseth reported ‘double-tap strike ‘ on alleged drug boat ‘seems’ to be a war crime

Former Navy captain, Democratic senator who urged military members to refuse illegal orders says ‘double-tap’ strike ‘seems to’ be a war crime, if reports are accurate

The Independent UK

GOP Will Lead Oversight On Reported Order From Pete Hegseth To Kill All Members Of Alleged Drug Vessels

Republican-led Committees in the House and the Senate announced they will conduct respective investigations regarding an alleged order from Defense Secretarty Pete Hegseth to kill all members of an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean

Latin Times

U.S. Military Employed Drones, Aircraft and Redacted Weapons Systems in Attacks on Suspected Drug-Trafficking Vessels

A recent report by The New York Times concluded that the U.S. military used a mix of munitions that relied on both drones and piloted aircraft, a shift away from the traditional stop-and-board approach.

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House Armed Services Committee Announces Investigation Into Hegseth's Possible War Crimes

The U.S. House Armed Services Committee has opened a formal investigation into allegations that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered lethal strikes on drug-smuggling boats, including directives to kill survivors

International Business Times UK

Venezuelan leader Maduro may seem desperate. But his loyalty vs punishment strategy is hard to crack

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was once critical of English

The Independent UK

Trump and his Secretary might be committing war crimes, but if you close your eyes and yell ‘fake news’ loud enough, accountability disappears

"Americans will be prosecuted for this," says a House Representative.

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Pete Hegseth Denies Ordering 'Kill Everybody' Strikes As Senate Launches Investigation Into Controversial Caribbean Military Operations

On Friday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected reports that he ordered all individuals on targeted Caribbean boats to be killed, as lawmakers move to investigate the legality of the operations.

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Trump news at a glance: Venezuela suspends all deportation flights after Trump airspace closure warning

Venezuela responds defiantly to Trump comments about closing airspace above country, saying it doesn’t accept foreign orders or threats

The Guardian - US

Pentagon rolls out the welcome wagon for new MAGA-friendly press corps

Events will include a meet-and-greet with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to report

The Independent UK

GOP senators to join Democrats in investigating Pete Hegseth ‘kill everybody’ allegations

GOP Senator Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Democratic Senator Jack Reed, announced the investigation in a joint statement

The Independent UK

Democratic Rep. Says Pete Hegseth May Have Committed War Crimes With Reported Order To Finish Off Survivors Of Vessel Strike

Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may have committed a war crime if a report claiming that survivors of a strike against an alleged drug vessels were finished off with a second attack.

Latin Times

Pete Hegseth denies he gave orders to ‘kill everybody’ on alleged ‘narco-boat’

Defense secretary called reports about his role in strike as ‘fake news’ intended to discredit US military

The Guardian - US

Defense Secretary Hegseth Directive: 'Kill Everybody' Blasted As 'Blatantly Illegal'

A reported 'kill everybody' directive from Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has ignited debate over legality, oversight and the safety of U.S. maritime operations.

International Business Times UK

Trump tells airlines to consider Venezuela’s airspace closed as US military buildup continues in region

The FAA over the weekend advised airlines to ‘exercise caution’ when flying in the region amid ‘heightened military activity’

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"Killing Helpless Men Is Murder"

Jack Goldsmith on "A Dishonorable Strike"

The Independent UK

Experts doubt the Pentagon can punish Kelly over the 'illegal orders' video

Legal experts are raising lots of questions about the Pentagon’s investigation of Mark Kelly

Latin Times

U.S. Military Conducted Second Strike On Alleged Drug Vessel To Ensure All Aboard Were Killed: Report

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered that all people aboard an alleged drug vessel were killed by a U.S. strike in September, prompting the military to conduct a second strike to finish off survivors, according to a new report.

The Independent UK

Survivors on ‘narco boat’ targeted by Trump order were blown apart after Hegseth verbal command to ‘kill everybody’: Report

More than 80 people killed in campaign that law-of-war experts have labeled extrajudicial murder

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Trump Says Economy 'Roaring Back,' Thanks God For 'Abundant Blessings' — Elon Musk Says Thanksgiving Food Is 'Amazing' As Holiday Messages Pour In

From presidential proclamations to playful AI image and tech-themed posts, the U.S. political and business heavyweights marked Thanksgiving in strikingly different ways.

Latin Times

Senate Dems Seek To Declassify DOJ Memo Justifying Strikes On Alleged Drug Vessels: 'Few Decisions Are More Consequential'

Senate Democrats formally requested Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Attorney General Pam Bondi to declassify the memo drafted by the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel authorizing deadly strikes against alleged drug vessels

Latin Times

Central American Country Authorizes U.S. Forces To Use Restricted Spaces For 'Aircraft Logistics'

Dominican President Luis Abinader announced the country will allow the U.S. to use restricted airspace of an air force base and an international airport as its military deployment in the region continues.

The Guardian - US

The US government ruins Thanksgiving: it’s a South Park holiday special

Idiotic US war secretary Pete Hegseth launches an attack on a turkey-based festivity in frustration at his inability to outsmart a buffoonish police detective. A wild season finale looms

Latin Times

Steve Bannon Urges Trump Admin To Arrest Mark Kelly Over Comments To Military Members: 'Throw Him In Prison By Monday'

Former White House adviser Steve Bannon urged the Trump administration to speed up the investigation against Democratic Senator Mark Kelly for telling military and intelligence officers to reject unlawful orders.

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth skewered by South Park as a social media obsessive with brutal nickname

The episode revolves around the town’s annual ‘Turkey Trot’ race

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: president orders more troops to Washington DC after shooting of national guard members

Two national guard members from West Virginia were critically wounded in attack near White House

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