1A The News Roundup For December 5, 2025
Dec 6, 2025
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David Rennie
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Alex Ward
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Nancy Youssef
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Zoe Clark
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Eric Bezell-Emile
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Arthur Delaney
Arthur Delaney, a senior reporter at HuffPost, joins Eric Bezell-Emile from Politico, along with Zoe Clark of Michigan Public, Nancy Youssef from The Atlantic, Alex Ward from The Wall Street Journal, and David Rennie of The Economist for a deep dive into pressing issues. They explore the controversial military strike on a drug boat, legal implications of targeting survivors, and partisan reactions in Congress. Discussions also touch on immigration policy shifts post-shooting, national security implications, and the geopolitical ramifications of U.S. foreign policy with Venezuela and Ukraine.
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Legal Risk Of Boat Strike Campaign
- The Pentagon's strike campaign on suspected drug boats risks legal exposure and domestic political fallout.
- The September double-strike that killed survivors raises questions of war crime or murder under DoD rules.
Chain Of Command And Unclear Orders
- Admiral Frank Bradley carried out a second strike after survivors clung to wreckage, citing continued threat.
- Lawmakers were briefed but the specific orders from Secretary Pete Hegseth remain unclear.
Apply DoD Law Of War Guidance
- Follow the Department of Defense Law of War manual when assessing battlefield decisions.
- Treat orders to fire on shipwrecked people as clearly illegal per DoD guidance.