Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force ‘as he sees fit’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended strikes on alleged drug cartel boats during remarks Saturday at…
What to know about new details of US boat strikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military opened fire on two people clinging to the wreckage of a boat…
With comments on Somalis, Trump ventures deeper into anti-immigrant language
He said it four times in seven seconds: Somali immigrants in the United States are “garbage.” It was…
Hegseth keeps Trump’s favor for now despite fresh missteps
In the high-frequency churn of U.S. President Donald Trump’s first term, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s repeated missteps would…
Palantir CEO Says Making War Crimes Constitutional Would Be Good for Business
Palantir CEO and Trump ally Alex Karp is no stranger to controversial (troll-ish even) comments. His latest one…
New York Times suing Pentagon over Hegseth’s new press rules
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Pentagon, attempting to overturn…
Expert Q&A on the U.S. Boat Strikes
Is it legal to use lethal force to target suspected drug trafficking boats on the high seas or…
Lawmakers to hear from Navy admiral about attack that killed boat strike survivors
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Navy admiral who reportedly issued orders for the U.S. military to fire upon survivors…
Survivors in boat strike were trying to climb back onto vessel before follow-up attack, source says
Two people who survived the U.S. military’s early September strike on an alleged drug-carrying vessel were attempting to…
Hegseth risked US troops by sharing strike details on Signal, Pentagon watchdog finds
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is back in the political hot seat as the Pentagon’s watchdog alleged he…
Family of Colombian killed in US strike files human rights challenge
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The family of a Colombian man has filed the first formal challenge to U.S.…
Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon knew there were survivors after a September attack on an alleged drug boat…