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Bipartisan Lawmakers Demand Review of U.S. Military Strikes

12/1/2025

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Lawmakers from both parties seek congressional reviews of United States military strikes against vessels in the Caribbean.
A report alleges Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a follow-up strike on survivors from the initial attack on September 2.
United States President Donald Trump confirmed talks with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and said the administration would investigate the allegations.
Hegseth defended the operations as lawful.
Bipartisan congressional committees pledged rigorous oversight.

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Lawmakers from both parties seek congressional reviews of United States military strikes against vessels in the Caribbean.
A report alleges Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a follow-up strike on survivors from the initial attack on September 2.
United States President Donald Trump confirmed talks with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and said the administration would investigate the allegations.
Hegseth defended the operations as lawful.
Bipartisan congressional committees pledged rigorous oversight.