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Trump and his Secretary might be committing war crimes, but if you close your eyes and yell ‘fake news’ loud enough, accountability disappears

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Pete Hegseth Denies Ordering 'Kill Everybody' Strikes As Senate Launches Investigation Into Controversial Caribbean Military Operations

On Friday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected reports that he ordered all individuals on targeted Caribbean boats to be killed, as lawmakers move to investigate the legality of the operations.

Benzinga

Trump news at a glance: Venezuela suspends all deportation flights after Trump airspace closure warning

Venezuela responds defiantly to Trump comments about closing airspace above country, saying it doesn’t accept foreign orders or threats

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Pentagon rolls out the welcome wagon for new MAGA-friendly press corps

Events will include a meet-and-greet with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to report

The Independent UK

GOP senators to join Democrats in investigating Pete Hegseth ‘kill everybody’ allegations

GOP Senator Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Democratic Senator Jack Reed, announced the investigation in a joint statement

The Independent UK

Democratic Rep. Says Pete Hegseth May Have Committed War Crimes With Reported Order To Finish Off Survivors Of Vessel Strike

Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may have committed a war crime if a report claiming that survivors of a strike against an alleged drug vessels were finished off with a second attack.

Latin Times

Pete Hegseth denies he gave orders to ‘kill everybody’ on alleged ‘narco-boat’

Defense secretary called reports about his role in strike as ‘fake news’ intended to discredit US military

The Guardian - US

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Defense Secretary Hegseth Directive: 'Kill Everybody' Blasted As 'Blatantly Illegal'

A reported 'kill everybody' directive from Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has ignited debate over legality, oversight and the safety of U.S. maritime operations.

International Business Times UK

Trump tells airlines to consider Venezuela’s airspace closed as US military buildup continues in region

The FAA over the weekend advised airlines to ‘exercise caution’ when flying in the region amid ‘heightened military activity’

The Independent UK

"Killing Helpless Men Is Murder"

Jack Goldsmith on "A Dishonorable Strike"

Reason

Experts doubt the Pentagon can punish Kelly over the 'illegal orders' video

Legal experts are raising lots of questions about the Pentagon’s investigation of Mark Kelly

The Independent UK

U.S. Military Conducted Second Strike On Alleged Drug Vessel To Ensure All Aboard Were Killed: Report

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered that all people aboard an alleged drug vessel were killed by a U.S. strike in September, prompting the military to conduct a second strike to finish off survivors, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Survivors on ‘narco boat’ targeted by Trump order were blown apart after Hegseth verbal command to ‘kill everybody’: Report

More than 80 people killed in campaign that law-of-war experts have labeled extrajudicial murder

The Independent UK

Trump Says Economy 'Roaring Back,' Thanks God For 'Abundant Blessings' — Elon Musk Says Thanksgiving Food Is 'Amazing' As Holiday Messages Pour In

From presidential proclamations to playful AI image and tech-themed posts, the U.S. political and business heavyweights marked Thanksgiving in strikingly different ways.

Benzinga

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Latin Times

Senate Dems Seek To Declassify DOJ Memo Justifying Strikes On Alleged Drug Vessels: 'Few Decisions Are More Consequential'

Senate Democrats formally requested Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Attorney General Pam Bondi to declassify the memo drafted by the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel authorizing deadly strikes against alleged drug vessels

Latin Times

Central American Country Authorizes U.S. Forces To Use Restricted Spaces For 'Aircraft Logistics'

Dominican President Luis Abinader announced the country will allow the U.S. to use restricted airspace of an air force base and an international airport as its military deployment in the region continues.

The Guardian - US

The US government ruins Thanksgiving: it’s a South Park holiday special

Idiotic US war secretary Pete Hegseth launches an attack on a turkey-based festivity in frustration at his inability to outsmart a buffoonish police detective. A wild season finale looms

Latin Times

Steve Bannon Urges Trump Admin To Arrest Mark Kelly Over Comments To Military Members: 'Throw Him In Prison By Monday'

Former White House adviser Steve Bannon urged the Trump administration to speed up the investigation against Democratic Senator Mark Kelly for telling military and intelligence officers to reject unlawful orders.

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The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth skewered by South Park as a social media obsessive with brutal nickname

The episode revolves around the town’s annual ‘Turkey Trot’ race

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: president orders more troops to Washington DC after shooting of national guard members

Two national guard members from West Virginia were critically wounded in attack near White House

International Business Times UK

Who Is Rahmanullah Lakanwal: Afghan National Gunman Labelled Alleged Terrorist After National Guard Attack

Authorities identify Rahmanullah Lakanwal as the gunman in the DC National Guard ambush. The Afghan national, who arrived during the 2021 withdrawal, faces terrorism investigations.

The Independent UK

Dominican Republic grants US access to restricted areas for its deadly fight against drugs

The president of the Dominican Republic says he has authorized the U.S. government to operate inside restricted areas in the Caribbean country to help in its fight against drug trafficking

The Independent UK

Mark Kelly drops brutal two-word takedown of Hegseth on Kimmel’s show after ‘War Secretary’ seeks his court martial

Kelly is among the six Democratic lawmakers who made a video encouraging active service members to ignore orders that defy the Constitution

Latin Times

Mark Kelly Tells Kimmel Pete Hegseth Is Carrying Out Trump's 'Playbook of Authoritarianism': How Democracies Die'

Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly slammed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying he is "totally unqualified" for the post and only wants to "please" President Donald Trump.

Reason

The Pentagon and the FBI Are Investigating 6 Legislators for Exercising Their First Amendment Rights

The Trump administration is desperately trying to criminalize a video noting that service members have no obligation to follow unlawful orders.

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