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December 5

Washington Post stands by Hegseth 'kill them all' report on boat strike despite testimony denial

The Washington Post touted its "rigorous, accurate" report alleging Secretary of War Pete Hegseth made a "kill them all" order as disputes about the report emerge.

December 4

IG: Hegseth broke Pentagon rules using Signal to share strike details, though no classified info was released

The Pentagon inspector general found War Secretary Pete Hegseth violated policy by sharing strike details on the Signal app, creating operational security risks.

December 4

Did a military lawyer witness the Venezuela 'double tap' boat strike? Experts say one should have

Legal experts call Pentagon's 'double tap' strike on shipwrecked survivors a textbook war crime, questioning military lawyer's role in operation.

December 4

Hegseth 'acted within authority' by using Signal for Houthi strikes, top Armed Services Republican says

Pentagon inspector general releases report on Trump officials using Signal app to share classified Yemen strike details, sparking security concerns.

December 4

Commander of September attack believed survivors were continuing drug run, report says

The U.S. military commander involved in a deadly Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug vessel believed the survivors were continuing their drug run, a report said.

December 4

New York Times sues Pentagon over its new press policy, says it violates First and Fifth Amendment rights

The New York Times is taking the Pentagon to court over its newly implemented press access policy the paper claims violates the First and Fifth Amendments.

December 3

Trump backs release of second Caribbean strike footage as scrutiny over ops intensifies

Trump said he supports releasing footage of second military strike on an alleged drug boat in Caribbean waters, amid growing scrutiny over operations in the region.

December 3

Why the media's Hegseth boat-strike tale fails the Pentagon reality test

Media reports conflict on Pete Hegseth's Caribbean strike orders, but war crime allegations lack evidence according to Pentagon veterans familiar with military operations.

December 3

War Secretary Hegseth highlights US 'Drone Dominance' push for mass adoption in modern warfare

War Secretary Pete Hegseth highlights the United States' "Drone Dominance" push to equip the military with a massive quantity of drones.

December 2

GOP fractures over Hegseth's 'double-tap' Caribbean strike as Congress probes legality

Senate Armed Services Committee gears up for hearings on controversial Caribbean strikes while Republicans remain divided on legality of such attacks on drug boats.