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December 2

Hegseth erupts over WaPo ‘fake stories,' vows to stop ‘poisoning of the American people’

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defended Caribbean drug boat strikes and criticized media reports about orders to kill survivors in September operation.

December 2

Johnson points to Obama-era drone precedent as Congress probes deadly Caribbean strike

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., says he won't prejudge the Sept. 2 Caribbean strike as House and Senate Armed Services committees plan oversight hearings.

December 2

Hegseth backs special ops chief's 'combat decisions' in deadly Caribbean strike ahead of classified briefing

Pete Hegseth defends military commander as Congress prepares for classified briefing on Sept. 2 Caribbean strike that killed suspected drug traffickers.

December 2

Pete Hegseth touts higher physical standards for military, says 'so be it' if it excludes women

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth detailed new military physical standards requiring all members to meet the highest male standard for their positions in an interview with Katie Miller.

December 2

'Franklin the Turtle' publisher condemns Hegseth's 'unauthorized use' of character in narco-terror meme

On Monday, the publisher of "Franklin the Turtle" condemned Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's meme featuring Franklin the Turtle targeting narco-terrorists in an "unauthorized" parody.

December 1

Spec ops chief ordered deadly Caribbean strike ‘in self-defense’ with Hegseth’s sign-off, White House says

White House confirms and defends second strike against alleged drug smugglers in Caribbean waters, amid Trump administration's anti-drug crusade.

December 1

War Sec Pete Hegseth shares meme of children's book character firing on narco terrorist drug boat

War Secretary Pete Hegseth posted a meme of children's book character Franklin appearing to launch an RPG at a narco-terrorist drug boat

November 30

Trump says he believes Hegseth '100%' on Venezuelan drug boat strike denial amid allegations

President Trump defended War Secretary Pete Hegseth against allegations of ordering deadly second strike on Venezuelan drug boat, saying he believes denial.

November 30

Schumer accuses Trump of pushing US toward ‘foreign war’ with Venezuela

Schumer warns Trump's Venezuela actions push U.S. toward war without congressional approval, citing constitutional concerns over military force and oversight.

November 29

Hegseth defends lethal strikes against alleged drug traffickers: 'Biden coddled terrorists, we kill them'

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defends Trump administration strikes on Caribbean drug vessels, stating that, "Biden coddled terrorists, we kill them."'