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What to know as lawmakers disclose vivid new details of US boat strikes

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 attack and the legal underpinnings of President Donald Trump's military campaign in international waters near Venezuela.

Admiral says there was no 'kill them all' order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers

Admiral says there was no 'kill them all' order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Navy admiral told lawmakers Thursday that there was no "kill them all" order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth but grave questions and concerns remain as Congress scrutinizes an attack that killed two survivors of an initial strike on an alleged drug boat in international waters near Venezuela.

Admiral tells lawmakers there was no 'kill them all' order in attack that killed drug boat survivors

Admiral tells lawmakers there was no 'kill them all' order in attack that killed drug boat survivors

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Navy admiral told lawmakers Thursday that there was no "kill them all" order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as Congress scrutinizes an attack that killed two survivors of an initial strike on an alleged drug boat in international waters near Venezuela.

Navy admiral tells lawmakers there was no 'kill all' order in attack that killed drug boat survivors

Navy admiral tells lawmakers there was no 'kill all' order in attack that killed drug boat survivors

WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Navy admiral told lawmakers Thursday that there was no "kill them all" order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as Congress scrutinizes an attack that killed two survivors of an initial strike on an alleged drug boat in international waters near Venezuela.

Lawmakers hear from Navy admiral who ordered attack that killed boat strike survivors

Lawmakers hear from Navy admiral who ordered attack that killed boat strike survivors

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Navy admiral who reportedly issued orders for the U.S. military to fire upon survivors of an attack on an alleged drug boat was on Capitol Hill for a classified briefing Thursday with top congressional lawmakers overseeing national security.

Lawmakers will hear from Navy admiral who ordered attack that killed boat strike survivors

Lawmakers will hear from Navy admiral who ordered attack that killed boat strike survivors

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Navy admiral who reportedly issued orders for the U.S. military to fire upon survivors of an attack on an alleged drug boat is expected Thursday on Capitol Hill to provide a classified briefing to top congressional lawmakers overseeing national security.

Lawmakers to hear from Navy admiral who ordered attack that killed boat strike survivors

Lawmakers to hear from Navy admiral who ordered attack that killed boat strike survivors

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Navy admiral who reportedly issued orders for the U.S. military to fire upon survivors of an attack on an alleged drug boat is expected Thursday on Capitol Hill to provide a classified briefing to top congressional lawmakers overseeing national security.

Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government

Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party's sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump.