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Congress Demands Investigation into Controversial Drone Strike

12/5/2025

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Members of Congress expressed shock over a "double tap" drone strike on a drug boat under U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
Democratic Rep. Jim Himes described the footage as troubling, noting distressed individuals could not escape and military response appeared excessive.
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton defended strikes as lawful, labeling targets narcoterrorists.
Both parties called for further investigation, with Senate Armed Services Committee members demanding the release of unedited footage.

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Members of Congress expressed shock over a "double tap" drone strike on a drug boat under U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
Democratic Rep. Jim Himes described the footage as troubling, noting distressed individuals could not escape and military response appeared excessive.
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton defended strikes as lawful, labeling targets narcoterrorists.
Both parties called for further investigation, with Senate Armed Services Committee members demanding the release of unedited footage.