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Military Defends Controversial Strike in Congress Briefing

12/4/2025

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On December 4, 2025, a U.S. military commander will tell lawmakers survivors of September 2 strike were legitimate targets for a second attack because of drug-trafficking suspicions.
The initial strike killed 11 suspected drug traffickers, prompting bipartisan scrutiny of its legality.
Admiral Frank M. Bradley and General Dan Caine will address these concerns in a classified briefing.

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Story summary

On December 4, 2025, a U.S. military commander will tell lawmakers survivors of September 2 strike were legitimate targets for a second attack because of drug-trafficking suspicions.
The initial strike killed 11 suspected drug traffickers, prompting bipartisan scrutiny of its legality.
Admiral Frank M. Bradley and General Dan Caine will address these concerns in a classified briefing.