An undercover mission ripped more than 50 drug lords from a pampered life in Mexican prisons. Now in America, their choice is to snitch...or suffer. https://t.co/00whHDMEBN ...

Joining us, the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, Congressman Jim Heims of Connecticut. Any reason uh why that video needs to be kept top secret. >> Of course not, Katie.And in fact, you know, the Secretary of Defense uh there is not a single boat strike that about an hour later it's not up on Twitter with the Secretary of Defense doing, you know, high fives or whatever the online equivalent is. So, no, of course they can make the double tap available and they must do so because Americans ...

The US military says eight alleged narco terrorists were killed yesterday in strikes on three vessels in the eastern Pacific. US Southern Command said the boats were moving along known drug routes and were operated by US designated narot terror organizations. In a social media post, they said the strikes were ordered by defense secretary Pete Hegath.The Trump administration defended the attack saying they are critical in preventing the flow of fentinel into the US. President Trump actually signed an executi ...

The US military conducted strikes against three alleged drug-trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing 8 people. https://t.co/UeFi496I0O ...

I want to bring in our senior White House correspondent Garrett Hake who has made his way to the camera there on the north lawn. And Garrett, listen, the president is confirming a piece of reporting that originated from Bloomberg News maybe not an hour ago. Uh and and it made waves obviously because this is a significant escalation now and these tensions that we've been seeing in the Caribbean.The president is now confirming it from the White House. Help help us understand uh sort of how we got here because ...

Trump Continues To Distance Himself From Controversial Venezuelan Drug Boat Strike: ‘I Don’t Get Involved’https://t.co/x5AAfLf74Q https://t.co/qa6q0X9kEQ ...

The Trump administration doubling down on its campaign against alleged drug smugglers in Latin America. The president now suggesting it could soon enter a new phase with possible land strikes. >> We're going to start that same process on land because we know every route. We know every house. We know where they live.Even as his embattled defense secretary Pete Hegsath faces more pressure over those deadly attacks at sea. ...

Legal & Ethical Concerns - Boat strikes are considered unlawful and unconstitutional, potentially violating the law of war regarding shipwrecked individuals [4][5] - The legality of the strikes is questioned, with concerns raised about extrajudicial killings, as the boats are not engaged in an armed assault on the United States [6] - The moral implications of killing shipwrecked individuals are highlighted, regardless of their potential activities [4][6] Strategic & Operational Assessment - The targets were not in a state of distress, suggesting they were not helpless victims [3] - The individuals on the boat may have been involved in drug trafficking activities, operating in known drug cartel areas [2] - The debate centers on the justification for the initial strike, rather than the subsequent actions [3] Information Transparency - Calls for the release of video evidence to allow public scrutiny of the boat strikes [5] - Senator Cotton stated that it didn't matter what these people were doing on that capsized boat [6]

Congress finally got a glimpse into those strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean in September. Now, there was a handful of top lawmakers in the House and Senate who have a particular focus on national security. They were briefed by two top Pentagon officials.That's including Admiral Frank Bradley. He's the commander who officials say the White House and Pete Hegath say was at the center of that strike in addition to General Dan Kaine. He's the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.Now, the big quest ...

And joining us now, Democratic Senator Mark Warner of Virginia. He's the ranking member on the intelligence committee and will meet with Admiral Bradley later this afternoon. Senator, it's good to see you.Thank you for making time for us. You heard what Congressman said after he spoke to Admiral Bradley earlier today. Let's start with your reaction.>> Well, before we get that, I I do want to comment on the the previous story very briefly. You know, I think it is good news if this perpetrator um got arrested ...