'Lack the backbone': Sen. Blumenthal calls out GOP colleagues' silence on boat strike video

Investigation into September 2nd Strike - Senate Armed Services Committee is seeking more answers regarding the September 2nd strike, but there's concern that Republicans may not support a thorough investigation [2][3][4] - A key point of contention is the concealment of the September 2nd video, which the president initially promised to make public [5] - There's a call for subpoenas to preserve evidence like videos, documents, and transmission records related to the strike [4][5][8] - Senator Blumenthal suggests some Republican colleagues are troubled but lack the courage to confront Donald Trump regarding the issue [5][6] - A public hearing is desired to allow the American people to see the video and understand the situation better [6][7] Concerns Regarding Immigration Enforcement - A report details 22 stories of US citizens allegedly being unconstitutionally detained and assaulted by Department of Homeland Security agents [10] - Allegations include citizens being seized, brutally assaulted, and confined under shocking conditions, even when presenting proof of citizenship [10] - The report suggests the emergence of a paramilitary force within the Department of Homeland Security [11] - Raids are allegedly based on race, employment, and language, leading to the confinement of American citizens for days [12]