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US military says it killed 4 men in strike on suspected drug boat
The strike on Dec. 4 comes amid escalating criticism over the Trump administration's assault on alleged drug boats.

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A timeline of the US military's buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug boats
US military carried out second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat that had already been attacked, sources say
What to Know as Lawmakers Disclose Vivid New Details of US Boat Strikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military opened fire on two people clinging to the wreckage of a boat allegedly carrying drugs, congressional lawmakers learned this week as they seek more answers about the...

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Exclusive: Boat at center of double-tap strike controversy was meeting vessel headed to Suriname, admiral told lawmakers
Questions swirl around Sept. 2 boat strikes amid lawmakers' competing narratives
Here's What To Know As Lawmakers Reveal New Details On U.S. Boat Strikes
While Adm. Frank “Mitch” Bradley stated clearly that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not issue a “kill them all” order on the survivors, Democratic lawmakers say the scope of the mission was clear ...

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Destroyed boat hit with ‘double-tap’ strike wasn’t headed to the U.S.: report
US strikes on suspected drug boats have people asking, 'What's a war crime?' Let's Get the Facts

US military deploys high-tech radar in Tobago, miles from Venezuela

Long-range radar system will track drug boats in Caribbean, Tobago officials say, but it could also be used against Venezuela
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Hegseth endorses National Security Strat, outlines military priorities focused on the West

We will instead put our nation's practical, concrete interests first,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. “We will deter war. We will advance our interests. We will defend our people. Peace is our goal.

Insomnia and anxiety stalk Venezuelans amid US military buildup

In Venezuela, daily routines seem undisturbed: children attending school, adults going to work, vendors opening their businesses. But beneath this facade lurks anxiety, fear, and frustration, with some even taking preventative measures against a possible attack amid the tension between the United States and Venezuela.

US Military hits suspected drug vessel in 22nd operation

The US military carried out another strike on a suspected drug vessel operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization, killing four narco-terrorists and marking the 22nd strike under Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

Americans want US to lead globally but doubt military can win major wars overseas, survey finds

A new Reagan Institute survey reveals Americans want stronger global leadership but question military readiness, with only 49% confident in the armed forces.
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