Start Here Compliance of the Caribbean: Hegseth Defends Strikes
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Dec 3, 2025 
Martha Raddatz, ABC News chief global affairs correspondent, delves into the controversial boat strike incidents, questioning command decisions behind lethal actions. Armando Garcia, ABC News immigration reporter, highlights ICE's plans for crackdown in Minnesota's Somali community, revealing concerns about targeted enforcement. The podcast also explores the political ramifications of Trump pardoning a former Honduran president involved in drug trafficking, stirring debates on international relations and immigration policy.
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Unclear Chain Of Command In Deadly Strikes
- The Pentagon acknowledges lethal counter-narcotics strikes but key facts remain unclear about orders and timing.
- Accountability questions focus on who authorized a reported second strike and whether survivors were targeted.
Survivors' Status Is Legally Pivotal
- International and U.S. law bar attacks on defenseless people, making the existence of survivors legally significant.
- The timing of Hegseth's presence and Admiral Bradley's decisions will shape congressional and legal scrutiny.
Honduran Ex‑President's Conviction And Pardon
- Juan Orlando Hernandez, a former Honduran president, was convicted in the U.S. for funneling hundreds of tons of cocaine.
- He received a 45-year sentence yet was pardoned by President Trump, shocking investigators and analysts.