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Hegseth defends action in the Caribbean amid mounting questions
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday defended the Trump administration’s military actions against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean, saying it shows “the strength of American resolve.”
Dear Pete Hegseth, I’m Grateful the Japanese Navy Spared My Grandfather’s Life
My grandfather's ship was attacked by the Japanese during World War II. There was no follow-up attack on the defenseless survivors.
Week in Politics: Defense Secretary Hegseth; gerrymandering; birthright citizenship
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny over strikes in the Caribbean and Yemen, and the Supreme Court sided with Republicans in a case over gerrymandering in Texas.
The Memo: Hegseth sees political dangers wane on boat strikes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth got a key moment of respite late this week that could help him bat back a plethora of controversies. The moment came on Thursday, when Adm. Frank Bradley reportedly t…
Dec. 5, 2025: 'If you can keep it' on unprecedented politics; Maintaining Mustang; Tech firm commits to downtown
Our series continues about unprecedented politics, named for the famous Benjamin Franklin line in 1787: "A republic, if you can keep it." University of Denver political scientist Seth Masket provides historic context. Then, it takes a lot of work to keep Mustang standing strong outside DIA. Also, tech firm Ibotta makes a 10-year commitment to downtown Denver, which other businesses have fled. And the family stories behind Denver's Little Saigon at History Colorado Center.
The shifting responses of Hegseth, Trump and others on the lethal boat strikes
The Trump administration is facing increased scrutiny about its Sept. 2 military strikes on a boat it says was smuggling drugs to the U.S.
Analysis: Hegseth rides into controversies on a Trump-fuled storm of
When a scandal-plagued top official needs a public vote of confidence from a president, it’s usually a certain sign they’re headed for the exit.
GOP Senator: Pete Hegseth ‘is responsible’ for processes that lead to strike on survivors in the Caribbean
Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing of sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth risked compromising sensitive military information, which could have endangered American troops and mission objectives, when he used Signal in March of this year to share highly-sensitive attack plans targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to four sources familiar with the contents of a classified Inspector General report that was sent to Congress Tuesday night.
Ex-JAG Officer: Hegseth not being in room for strikes is hard to believe
Sen. Kelly responds to unearthed Hegseth comments on ‘unlawful orders’: He’s ‘unqualified’, ‘sucking up to this president’
GOP senator: Hegseth is either lying about second boat strike or incompetent
Republican Sen. Rand Paul on Tuesday accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of either lying in his public response to news reports that the US military carried out a follow-up strike on a suspected drug boat in September or being incompetent.
Trump backs vessel strike effort amid follow-up hit fallout
“I want those boats taken out, and if we have to, we’ll attack on land also,” Trump said
'Good job,' Trump tells Hegseth amid criticism over boat strikes
President Donald Trump is backing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid escalating criticism from Congress over military strikes on alleged drug boats.
Why ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ Isn’t Airing New Episodes This Week
Find out when the NBC late-night talk show will return with new episodes.
‘A lot of heartburn in the Pentagon right now": CNN reporter on reaction to Hegseth dodging blame on boat strikes
White House defends Pete Hegseth | Latest US politics news from The Economist
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White House distances Hegseth from second strike on alleged drug boat
Defence secretary gave order for strikes but did not say to ‘kill everybody’, according to White House spokesperson
Ex-Army JAG: Hegseth shifting blame is indication ‘something’s gone terribly wrong’
Lawmakers demand audio and video of boat attack as follow-up strike raises concern on Capitol Hill
The Republican chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday said Secretary Pete Hegseth had confirmed to him there was a second US strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean in September — an attack that has drawn bipartisan scrutiny on Capitol Hill.
Does Congress see war crimes in Venezuela?
Amid reports Pete Hegseth ordered a second strike on a Venezuelan boat, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Virginia Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine about how Congress is handling oversight of the Pentagon.
Trump backs Hegseth amid report of repeated strike on boat
Calls from Congress for an immediate investigation into reports that war secretary ordered a second strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat
Trump tells reporters Hegseth ‘did not say that,’ referring to report Def. Secy. issued ‘kill everybody’ order
Trump says Hegseth told him he didn't order second strike
President Donald Trump said Nov. 30 he believes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's words he didn't order a second strike to kill survivors of a suspected drug boat.
Lawmakers voice bipartisan support for congressional reviews of Trump's boat strikes
Lawmakers from both parties said Sunday they support congressional reviews of U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, citing a published report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order for all crew members to be killed as part of a Sept. 2 attack.