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The Latest Breaking News from Pete Hegseth

Democratic and GOP lawmakers contradict each other in describing ‘double tap’ boat strike footage

Trump said this week that he would release video of controversial ‘double-tap’ strike that targeted survivors

The Independent UK

Hegseth signals unchecked military power in inflammatory speech as Trump allegedly considers dropping support for his ‘War’ Secretary

Hegseth is spiraling, and Trump is reportedly taking notice.

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Admiral tells lawmakers that all 11 people on alleged drug boat hit by double-tap strike were on a list of military targets: report

The double-tap strike against the alleged drug vessel has been at the center of a growing controversy

The Independent UK

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Australia facing US pressure to fire up military spend

US calls for its allies to lift defence budgets will likely be raised again with Australia during high-level talks in Washington DC between senior ministers.

AAP

Saturday Night Live: Melissa McCarthy hosts for sixth time but laughs are sparse

Beloved comedic actor returns for a middling episode that takes aim at everyone from Pete Hegseth to the viral drunk raccoon

The Guardian - US

Colin Jost Made Another SNL Appearance In A Non Weekend Update Sketch, And We’re All Coming To The Same Conclusion

We see you, Colin!

Cinemablend

Hegseth defends deadly strikes on alleged cartel boats in the Caribbean

As part of the Pentagon’s anti-drug campaign, the US has been targeting vessels in the Caribbean, striking dozens of boats and killing at least 87 people.

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SNL cold open skewers Trump for seemingly falling asleep during meetings — and jokes he was dreaming of Mamdani

“I’m very much awake,” Trump, played by James Austin Johnson, said. “Now someone quickly tell me where am I, who am I and what year might it be.”

The Independent UK

Hegseth won’t commit to releasing video of second strike on drug boat — and doesn’t have ‘any regrets’ over Signal controversy

"Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now,” Hegseth said.

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: Hegseth faces most serious crisis of tenure

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth under siege over mishandling of classified military intelligence and Caribbean boat attacks. Key US politics stories from 6 December 2025

The Guardian - US

Trump no longer pushing back when White House insiders say Hegseth is not up for the job as he tires of controversies: report

It’s been a ‘rough week for Pete,’ a senior official said

The Independent UK

Hegseth gives defiant speech defending ‘drug boat’ strikes amid scrutiny

At event in California, US defense secretary says Trump has power to take military action ‘as he sees fit’

The Guardian - US

First, Donald Trump claims he didn’t commit war crimes, then decides hiding behind Barack Obama is the safest bet

From "I didn't do it" to "Obama did it worse" in record time.

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GOP losing faith in Pete Hegseth. Now, it’s on Donald Trump to decide his future

Or will he continue to be "the president's pick?"

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The Guardian - US

Drag queen Pattie Gonia completes 100-mile trek raising $1m to make outdoors more ‘equitable’

Drag queen, environmentalist, diversity and inclusion advocate and social media star arrives in San Francisco

International Business Times UK

Survivors Describe Chaos As Deadly US Strike Obliterates Boat Going Nowhere Near America

Classified footage shown to US lawmakers appears to show survivors clinging to wreckage before a follow-on US strike in the Caribbean, prompting demands for the OLC memo, Pentagon records and independent probes.

The Guardian - US

‘Mouthpieces for Trump’: inside the rightwing takeover of the Pentagon press corps

Pentagon press passes once held by credentialed journalists are now in the hands of rightwing pundits and Trump allies

The Guardian - US

Pressure grows on ‘reckless’ Hegseth as twin scandals engulf Pentagon chief

Defense secretary defiant but allegations of war crimes and blistering watchdog report increase calls for him to go

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Axios

Scoop: Democrats call Trump's bluff on releasing Venezuelan boat strike video

"We look forward to your prompt response and release of this footage to the public," the lawmakers wrote.

The Independent UK

Stuck in a van while the president measures the Kennedy Center drapes: Inside Trump’s day of ego boosting as crises loom

Political trouble stalks his administration from multiple directions as the midterms approach, but Donald Trump just wants to dance. Andrew Feinberg reports on the president’s big day at the FIFA World Cup draw

The Independent UK

Republican lawmaker says Hegseth’s credibility is ‘ruined,’ citing Signalgate and Ukraine: ‘Poor decision making’

Rep Don Bacon, a retired Air Force brigadier general, called the Inspector General’s Signalgate report exonerating Hegseth, ‘baloney’

The Independent UK

Venezuela-US timeline: How Trump ramped up pressure on Caracas before airstrikes and Maduro capture

More than 100 people killed in US military strikes targeting small boats in the Caribbean in 2025

The Independent UK

Democrats targeted by Trump over ‘illegal orders’ video say Hegseth boat strikes prove their point: ‘A lot of juju’

IN FOCUS: The video by Democrats sent Trump into a rage last month. But some Democrats say the story of double-tap strikes proves why they needed to release it, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Admiral says two survivors on ‘narco boat’ hit with second strike had no way to call for help, report says

In a closed-door briefing to lawmakers, Admiral Frank ‘Mitch’ Bradley reportedly said the two survivors did not appear to have communications equipment

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Admiral denies ‘kill them all’ order from Pete Hegseth, but lawmakers left with serious questions after seeing classified video

Is he putting his career on the line for this administration?

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