Allegations of Wrongdoing and Misconduct - The report focuses on allegations against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, including ordering a second strike on shipwrecked individuals [3][8] - Hegseth is accused of using a private signal chat for sensitive military plans, potentially compromising DoD information [11][12] - Allegations of past misconduct, including accusations of abuse and sexual assault, are highlighted [17] Controversial Boat Strike Incident - The core issue is a drone strike that killed individuals described as drug traffickers, but questions arise about the justification for a second strike on survivors [2][3] - Lawmakers who viewed the full video expressed concerns, describing the victims as shipwrecked and incapacitated [6] - Congressman Smith stated that the individuals were sitting on a capsized boat for 45 minutes to an hour before the second strike [20] - The justification for the strike, that the survivors could return to the fight or that cocaine was still under the boat, is questioned [21][22] Political and Public Scrutiny - The White House is perceived as trying to shift blame for the incident to Navy Admiral Bradley [9] - Republican Senator Tillis stated that the buck has to stop with the Secretary of Defense [9] - There are calls for the video of the strike and the legal justification for such strikes to be made public [23][24] - Congressman Smith believes Hegseth should testify before Congress and the American people to justify his actions [25]

[Music] How do you get a pardon from President Trump. Turns out a nice letter will help. That is what the former president of Honduras and convicted drug drug trafficker did.Writing quote, "Your excellency, just as you, President Trump, I have I have suffered political persecution, targeted by the Biden Harris administration, not for any wrongdoing, but for political reasons." Joining us, Axios White House reporter Mark Caputo. This is your scoop. Uh what exactly did the Honduran president say in this lette ...

So, it goes without saying that Donald Trump's entire pretext for everything that's happening in the Caribbean is his so-called war on narco terrorists. It is the pretext for the extrajudicial strikes on alleged drug boats. Extrajudicial according to Rand Paul, who's been uh upset about them since they started happening.And yet Donald Trump's pardon power has now extended to make perfectly clear to everyone in this country and around the world that he doesn't actually care about combating drug trafficking. ...

Allegations of Unlawful Military Action - The report suggests a potential unlawful second strike on survivors, conflicting with official statements and raising questions about adherence to the law of war [8][10] - The White House's explanation appears inconsistent with initial reports and Pete Heg's statements, potentially implicating Admiral Bradley [3][11] - The legality of the initial strike is questioned, as designating an organization as a terrorist group does not automatically justify lethal targeting under international law [18][19] - Concerns are raised about military personnel potentially receiving unlawful orders, referencing the Department of Defense Law of War manual's example of firing on shipwrecked individuals [23][24] Discrepancies in Official Narrative - The claim of 11 people on the boat is inconsistent with typical drug smuggling operations, which prioritize cargo space and security with fewer individuals [13][14] - The assertion that the boat carried fentanyl, a drug primarily sourced outside South America, contradicts known facts about fentanyl trafficking [15][16] - The administration's narrative deviates from facts, potentially indicating an unlawful operation [17] Calls for Investigation and Transparency - The report advocates for a United States Congress inquiry involving various parties, including the Secretary of Defense, SEAL team leader, and Southcom commander [6] - The military is urged to provide legal justification and evidence for the operation to ensure troops are confident in the lawfulness of their missions [21][22]

Joining me now is the vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Virginia Democrat Mark Warner. Senator, I want to begin with this reporting that the military conducted a second strike on what the administration claims was a drug carrying boat from Venezuela after the initial strike failed to kill all on board. That's according to a US official and a source familiar with the action.What is your reaction to this reporting. >> My reaction is why are we waited 3 months to get this information. Uh, I've r ...

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All right, joining us now, former assistant US attorney Sean P. Murphy, who previously worked in the transnational organized crime section at the US Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico, former Pennsylvania Congresswoman Susan Wild, national security correspondent for NPR, Greg Meyer, and former Secretary of the Air Force, and current senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, Frank Kendall. Um, Greg, I I guess I'll start with you on this.That disconnect, I think, is really jarring. On the one ...

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US Foreign Policy & National Security - The US administration aims to dismantle narco-terrorism, drug trafficking, and criminal cartels originating from the southern border to South America [1] - Concerns exist regarding the legal basis and justification for strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats, with calls for interdiction and evidence presentation instead [3][4][7] - The administration has not adequately briefed Congress on potential actions regarding Venezuela, raising concerns about potential armed conflict without proper justification [5] - There are fears that actions related to Venezuela might be a distraction from domestic issues like a failing economy [8] - Allies are becoming unwilling to share intelligence with the US [13] Politicization of Intelligence & Data - Concerns are raised about the politicization of American intelligence, with instances of officials being fired for providing truthful but unfavorable assessments [9][10][11] - The administration is accused of potentially manipulating data, similar to tactics used in Eastern Europe under communism, raising concerns about the reliability of economic data like unemployment numbers [14][15][17] - Significant resources are being diverted from counterterrorism and counter-espionage to immigration enforcement [12][13] - Key leadership positions in intelligence agencies, such as the NSA and DIA, remain vacant [13]