Lawmakers to hear from Navy admiral who ordered attack that killed boat strike survivors
The Washington Post reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order for all crew members to be killed as part of a Sept. 2 attack.

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3 developments- Dec 1, 2025Lawmakers sound alarm over report on Hegseth's boat strike order — 'This rises to the level of a war crime if it's true'
- Dec 2, 2025Only center coverage:White House says admiral ordered follow-on strike on alleged drug boat, insists attack was lawful
- Dec 4, 2025Lawmakers to hear from Navy admiral who ordered attack that killed boat strike survivors
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Admiral who ordered September boat strike to tell lawmakers survivors were trying to finish drug run: report
Lawmakers sound alarm over report on Hegseth's boat strike order — 'This rises to the level of a war crime if it's true'
‘Sources’ Tell CNN Hegseth Ordered Survivors of Drug Boat Strike to be Killed