US Military Strikes Kill Drug Boat Survivors

A congressional investigation is underway into U.S. military strikes on alleged drug boats near Venezuela, which resulted in the deaths of over 80 people, including two survivors of an initial attack. Admiral Frank Bradley, who commanded the strikes, denies receiving a 'kill them all' order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, but a stark video of the attack has raised grave questions among lawmakers. Democrats, led by Representative Adam Smith and Representative Jim Himes, are demanding further investigation, the release of full video, and written orders, citing concerns about potential war crimes and the Trump administration's rationale for using war powers against suspected drug smugglers. Senator Tom Cotton, a Republican, defended the attack. Pete Hegseth's leadership is under intense scrutiny, exacerbated by a separate report faulting him for using an unsecured messaging app to share classified information about a strike against Houthi militants. The incident has sparked calls for Pete Hegseth's resignation and highlights a growing divide in the United States over the legality and ethics of the military campaign.