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Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats

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Hegseth has defended U.S. military strikes on alleged drug cartel boats, saying Trump has the right to take military action “as he sees fit.”

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  1. MyNorthwest

    Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force 'as he sees fit' (opens MyNorthwest)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended strikes on alleged drug cartel boats during remarks Saturday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential

  2. Military Times

    Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats (opens Military Times)

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    Hegseth has defended U.S. military strikes on alleged drug cartel boats, saying Trump has the right to take military action “as he sees fit.”

  3. WHDH Boston

    Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force ‘as he sees fit’ - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended strikes on alleged drug cartel boats during remarks Saturday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, saying President

  4. The Columbian

    Hegseth defends strikes on alleged drug cartel boats (opens The Columbian)

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    WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended strikes on alleged drug cartel boats during remarks Saturday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California, saying President Donald Trump

  5. The Guardian

    Hegseth gives defiant speech defending ‘drug boat’ strikes amid scrutiny (opens The Guardian)

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    At event in California, US defense secretary says Trump has power to take military action ‘as he sees fit’

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