Apple News Today The major questions facing Hegseth over a Caribbean strike
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Dec 3, 2025 A controversial 'double tap' strike in the Caribbean raises questions of legality as Defense Secretary Hegseth defends the administration's actions. Trump’s pardon of a former Honduran president sparks political debate amid electoral tensions. Meanwhile, DNA testing reveals unexpected heirs, complicating estate planning for families. ICE plans crackdowns on Somali immigrants in Minnesota, reflecting broader immigration policies. Plus, fans of 'Mad Men' are catching intriguing streaming errors in the show’s 4K release.
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Double-Strike Draws Bipartisan Scrutiny
- The reported "double tap" strike in the Caribbean escalated from denials to an acknowledged operation drawing bipartisan scrutiny.
- Lawmakers demand audio and video to determine legality and whether the action could be a war crime.
Hegseth's Account Of Events
- Pete Hegseth said he left after the first strike and later learned the commander sank the boat and that he supported the decision.
- Hegseth publicly backed Admiral Bradley and said the action made Americans safer from narco-terrorists.
Trump Shifts To Aggressive Messaging
- President Trump's public stance shifted from saying he wouldn't have wanted a second strike to endorsing aggressive removals of drug boats.
- The administration frames strikes as lifesaving "pinpoint" actions against drug trafficking.