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Defense secretary under fire as lawmakers question admiral about deadly boat strikes

By Tom Bowman,
Steve Inskeep
Published December 5, 2025 at 4:55 AM MST

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under pressure this week as a Navy admiral faces tough questions from lawmakers about the legality of striking boats allegedly carrying drugs in the Caribbean.

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Tom Bowman is a NPR National Desk reporter covering the Pentagon.
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