President Donald Trump and Hegseth defended the strikes against alleged drug-trafficking vessels during an Oct. 23 ... Asked whether the administration has considered capturing one of the boats to demonstrate the narcotics onboard, Trump said, "We've ...

The Office of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has disemminated a broad list of topics that DoD personnel are now required to seek prior approval on before engaging with Congress, which includes any and all “sensitive military operations” and US military strikes on suspected drug boats around Latin America,