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The US military conducted strikes on three boats in the eastern Pacific, killing eight people, claiming they were linked to terrorist organizations and drug smuggling, amid increasing congressional scrutiny and escalating tensions with Venezuela's Maduro.
The US military conducted strikes on three boats in the eastern Pacific accused of drug smuggling, killing eight people, amid increasing congressional scrutiny over the campaign, which has resulted in at least 95 deaths since September. The strikes are part of a broader effort to combat drug trafficking and pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, with upcoming congressional briefings expected to address the campaign's implications.
Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of Defense, faces intense congressional scrutiny over his leadership and a controversial military strike off Venezuela, amid concerns about legality and his management style, with ongoing investigations and political debates about his future in the role.