We're back with growing questions on Capitol Hill this morning after Defense Secretary Pete Hegath confirmed the Pentagon will not publicly release the unedited video of the so-called double tap boat strike in the Caribbean that killed two survivors. The decision comes as lawmakers press for answers about the legality of these strikes, civilian deaths, and a broader US military buildup near Venezuela, all without congressional authorization. And joining us now is the ranking member of the foreign affairs co ...

US Military Actions in Mexico - The Trump administration is considering sending US troops and intel officers into Mexico to target drug cartels, including potential drone strikes on drug labs [1] - Early training for the mission has started, but deployment is not imminent [2] - The administration believes it doesn't need congressional approval for strikes against drug smuggling [2] - The administration argues that the strikes don't meet the definition of "hostilities" under the War Powers Resolution because US troops are not directly in harm's way [4][5][6] - The administration's interpretation of the War Powers Resolution is that it does not apply to the ongoing anti-cartel campaign [3] Legal and Congressional Oversight - Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, the president typically needs congressional approval for sustained military action longer than 60 days [3] - The administration argues that because the drone strikes are remotely operated and US forces aren't physically in danger, they don't have to abide by the War Powers Act's 60-day notification requirement [5][6] - Senators on the Senate Armed Services Committee have sent multiple letters to the Pentagon about armed forces activities and have received no response [10] Shifting Goals and Strategy - The administration's goals appear to be shifting, initially focused on stopping fentanyl, then shifting to pressuring the Venezuelan military [14][15] - Fentanyl primarily comes from Mexico, not Venezuela [14] - Potential strikes on military bases in Venezuela could be considered an act of hostility, especially if American pilots are involved [11][12]

Let's bring in Ankush Cardori, former federal prosecutor, now senior writer with Politico magazine, and Mark Lieovich, staff writer with The Atlantic, author and MSNBC political contributor. Welcome, guys. So, anush you first here because the new Washington Post report says the War Powers Resolution does not apply to deadly boat strikes, which the administration has said killed 64 people so far.And that's because US service members have not been put in harm's way. Is this argument legally sound. And if they ...

US-Iran Relations & Military Action - A full debate on the House floor regarding military action against Iran is necessary, as the American people do not want to be dragged into another war [1] - There is concern that the president is only briefing one party (Republicans) and surrounding himself with "yes men," raising concerns about the advice he is receiving [2][3] - The president's actions regarding Iran were seen by some as an overreach of presidential authority [10] - Concerns exist regarding the impact of offensive strikes on US troops stationed in the Middle East [11] - The president is perceived as making decisions on a whim without consulting Congress or experts [12] - A War Powers Act is needed to put guardrails on the conflict between the US and Iran [13] Congressional Authority & Executive Power - The administration is described as a "complete and total black box," stonewalling information requests from various committees [5][6] - There is a concern that Republican colleagues are giving up their power and authority to the executive branch [14][15] - Congress is meant to represent the needs and desires of the people, and rubber-stamping the administration undermines this [14] Budget & Fiscal Policy - The Senate parliamentarian is taking a stand on what can be included in the budget bill [16] - The current budget bill is considered deeply unpopular and benefits the wealthy at the expense of the middle class [17][18]