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Admiral hands over leadership of command overseeing the Trump administration's boat strikes

Admiral hands over leadership of command overseeing the Trump administration's boat strikes

A U.S. Navy admiral who oversees military operations in Latin America has handed off command responsibilities as scrutiny increases over the Trump administration’s deadly strikes on alleged drug boats in the region
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The Latest: Thai and Cambodian leaders agree to renew ceasefire after deadly clashes, Trump says

The Latest: Thai and Cambodian leaders agree to renew ceasefire after deadly clashes, Trump says

President Donald Trump says Thai and Cambodian leaders have agreed to renew a truce after days of deadly clashes threatened to undo a ceasefire that the U.S. administration helped broker this year
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Retiring Navy admiral briefs Congress on boat strikes near Venezuela

Retiring Navy admiral briefs Congress on boat strikes near Venezuela

The U.S. Navy admiral who is retiring early from command of the campaign to destroy vessels allegedly carrying drugs near Venezuela is speaking to key lawmakers
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House Approves Defense Bill Demanding Release of Military Strike Evidence

House Approves Defense Bill Demanding Release of Military Strike Evidence

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a defense policy bill that seeks to compel the release of video evidence related to a controversial military strike. The bill, which passed with a vote of 312 to 112, aims to withhold 25% of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's travel budget until he discloses orders for military operations and releases unedited videos of these actions. This includes a specific incident on September 2, where a military strike killed 11 people, including two survivors of an initial attack on a suspected drug smuggling vessel. The bill also addresses broader defense reforms and renews security aid programs to Ukraine and the Baltic nations.
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Congress Demands Pentagon Release Boat Strike Videos, Withholds Travel Funds

Congress Demands Pentagon Release Boat Strike Videos, Withholds Travel Funds

Congress is leveraging its defense bill to compel the Pentagon to release videos of strikes against suspected drug-smuggling boats off the coast of Latin America. Lawmakers have decided to withhold a quarter of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's travel budget until the Pentagon complies. This demand is part of the annual defense policy bill and seeks unedited footage of strikes conducted under the United States Southern Command. The move reflects ongoing tensions between Congress and the Pentagon over transparency and accountability in military operations.
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Broad slice of Americans oppose Venezuela boat strikes, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Broad slice of Americans oppose Venezuela boat strikes, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - A broad swath of Americans oppose the U.S. military's campaign of deadly strikes on boats suspected of carrying illegal drugs in Caribbean and Pacific waters near Venezuela, including about one fifth of President Donald Trump's Republicans, a
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US military flies 2 fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela as scrutiny grows

US military flies 2 fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela as scrutiny grows

The U.S. military has flown a pair of fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela in what appears to be the closest American warplanes have come to the South American country’s airspace since the start of the Trump administration’s pressure campaign
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Trump Administration Faces Pressure Over Release of Controversial Boat Strike Video

Trump Administration Faces Pressure Over Release of Controversial Boat Strike Video

The Trump administration is under pressure to release full video footage of a controversial military strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean. The strike, which resulted in the deaths of survivors, has been criticized as potentially constituting a war crime. President Trump initially promised transparency but has since backtracked, citing concerns over compromising military intelligence. Lawmakers from both parties are calling for the video's release to ensure accountability and transparency.
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House Approves Pentagon Bill Demanding Release of Boat Strike Evidence

House Approves Pentagon Bill Demanding Release of Boat Strike Evidence

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a defense policy bill that pressures Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to release video evidence of a controversial military strike on a suspected drug smuggling vessel. The bill, which passed with a vote of 312 to 112, withholds a portion of Hegseth's travel budget until he complies. The strike, which occurred in September, resulted in the deaths of 11 people, including two survivors of an initial attack. The bill also addresses broader Pentagon reforms and includes provisions for U.S. security aid to Ukraine and the Baltic states.
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House passes defense bill to raise troop pay and overhaul weapons purchases

House passes defense bill to raise troop pay and overhaul weapons purchases

The House votes to pass a sweeping defense policy bill that authorizes $900 billion in military programs
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President Trump Clarifies Comments on Sept. 2 Boat Strikes Video Release

President Trump Clarifies Comments on Sept. 2 Boat Strikes Video Release

President Trump has clarified his previous comments regarding the release of the remaining video footage from the Sept. 2 boat strikes near Venezuela. Initially, there was confusion over whether the video would be made public, but President Trump stated that he did not say the video would be released. He emphasized that the decision rests with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The incident involved boat strikes near Venezuela, and the footage has been a point of interest for various stakeholders. CBS News' Natalie Brand reported on the situation, highlighting the ongoing discussions about the video's release and the implications for U.S. defense policy.
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Trump Administration Faces Lawsuit Over Withheld Records on Caribbean Boat Strikes

Trump Administration Faces Lawsuit Over Withheld Records on Caribbean Boat Strikes

The Trump administration is being sued by multiple groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR), for not releasing documents related to lethal strikes on civilian boats in the Caribbean. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, demands the release of an Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) opinion and other documents that justify the U.S. military's authority to conduct these strikes, which are described as targeting 'narco-trafficking' vessels. The complaint highlights the administration's failure to comply with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, which seek transparency on the legal basis for these military actions.