The U.S. military struck an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean — at the center of a controversy involving Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth — four times during a Sept. 2 attack, according to a U.S. official who spoke to The Hill Wednesday morning on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive operations.
The full attack killed 11 people on board the ship as part of an operation by the Trump administration against what it says are "narco-terrorists." Read more here. |
A highly critical inspector general report found Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth jeopardized troop safety and violated department policy by using the Signal app on his personal cell phone to discuss a pending strike on Houthi targets in Yemen. Read more. |
President Trump is facing increasing criticism over his attacks against Somali immigrants, particularly in Minnesota. Read more. |
President Trump on Wednesday weakened vehicle mileage rules for the auto industry, loosening pollution restrictions. Read more. |
President Trump's name has been added to the exterior of the U.S. Institute of Peace Building in the nation's capital. Read more. |
President Trump said Wednesday he was granting a full and unconditional pardon to Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) and his wife, Imelda, who last year were indicted on charges related to allegedly accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes and laundering the funds. Read more. |
FBI Director Kash Patel defended his handling of the bureau and his use of its private jet amid a storm of criticism over his leadership. Read more. |
Newsmax senior judicial analyst former Judge Andrew Napolitano said Tuesday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should face trial over war crime allegations, after reports surfaced he directed the military to "kill everybody" during a strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean. Read more. |
Former special counsel Jack Smith has agreed to sit for a deposition with the House Judiciary Committee on Dec. 17 after the panel's Republicans issued a subpoena compelling him to appear for closed-door questioning. Read more. |
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