Lawmakers Alarmed After Classified Boat Strike Footage
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Washington — Lawmakers were briefed Thursday by senior military officials about a U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat near Venezuela that resulted in the deaths of two survivors. Adm. Frank Bradley told Congress he received no order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to "kill them all." Some lawmakers said classified footage raised serious legal and ethical concerns and called for further investigation. Independent lawyers also weighed. Republicans and Democrats differed on interpretations of the video. The Pentagon and Congress opened inquiries and legal experts reviewed possible violations of the laws of war. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. U.S. forces struck a suspected drug boat in international waters near Venezuela.
- 2. Initial strike disabled the vessel; a subsequent attack killed two survivors.
- 3. The Washington Post published a report alleging a 'kill everybody' order.
- 4. Adm. Frank Bradley and Joint Chiefs briefed lawmakers in classified sessions.
- 5. Congress and the Pentagon opened inquiries and legal experts began review.
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