Pete Hegseth
Did the US military commit a war crime in boat attack off Venezuela? - explainer
Members of Congress said they would investigate whether or not the US military broke the law during its strikes on a suspected drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean.
Democrats troubled by video of US strike on Caribbean drug boat, Republicans defend attack
New York Times sues Pentagon over press access
Pentagon review faults Hegseth over Signal messages on Yemen strikes, sources say
White House says admiral approved second strike on boat from Venezuela, defends attack as lawful
The White House says Admiral Frank Bradley acted within the law, as lawmakers question the operation’s legality.
Republicans press for answers on Venezuela strikes despite Trump’s backing
Republican lawmakers are demanding clarity on Venezuela boat strikes after reports of a second, possibly illegal, strike.
White House says Hegseth approved strikes on Venezuela boat, defends actions as legal
The White House says Pete Hegseth approved strikes on a Venezuelan vessel as lawmakers question the legality of the operation.
Pete Hegseth gave orders to 'kill everybody' in Caribbean boat strike, officials urge caution
“The idea that wreckage from one small boat in a vast ocean is a hazard to marine traffic is patently absurd, and killing survivors is blatantly illegal,” one source knowledgeable of the matter said.
FBI probing Democrats who called for US military to refuse illegal Trump orders
US President Donald Trump also has accused the six Democrats of sedition and said in a social media post that the crime is punishable by death.
US designates Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles a terrorist group, escalating pressure on Maduro
Venezuela's government rejected what it called a "ridiculous" US plan to designate the "non-existent" group.
US F-35 jet sale to Saudi Arabia raises concerns over Israel's military edge in region - NYT
A Pentagon report also warns of the risk that China could acquire the advanced fighter jet technology through espionage or its security partnership with Saudi Arabia.
Hegseth announces Operation Southern Spear to counter drug trafficking in Western Hemisphere
The US has conducted its 20th strike against alleged drug trafficking vessels, killing "four narco-terrorists."
Trump seeks progress on Israel–Saudi normalization ahead of crown prince WH meeting - report
The main issue, according to the report, is Saudi Arabia’s demand that Israel take concrete steps toward establishing a Palestinian state with a clear timeline, a demand Netanyahu has not accepted.
Israeli startup XTEND wins US Department of Defense contract for AI one-way attack drones
The Israeli startup’s contract highlights the shift toward affordable, autonomous systems for irregular combat.
US strikes on two drug-carrying vessels in Pacific kill six, Hegseth says
"These vessels were known by our intelligence to be associated with illicit narcotics smuggling," Hegseth said in a post on X/Twitter.
