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Sen. Kelly Launches Investigation into Controversial Military Strikes

12/1/2025

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Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) announced an investigation into U.S. military strikes on a drug boat in the Caribbean, with officials to testify "under oath" during public hearings.
A second strike on September 2, 2023, reportedly killed survivors from an earlier attack, contributing to over 80 deaths linked to drug trafficking.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated these operations comply with U.S. and international law, while the State Department designated Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization due to ties with Nicolás Maduro.
The Armed Services Committee will oversee the investigation.

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Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) announced an investigation into U.S. military strikes on a drug boat in the Caribbean, with officials to testify "under oath" during public hearings.
A second strike on September 2, 2023, reportedly killed survivors from an earlier attack, contributing to over 80 deaths linked to drug trafficking.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated these operations comply with U.S. and international law, while the State Department designated Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization due to ties with Nicolás Maduro.
The Armed Services Committee will oversee the investigation.