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Top Republican Examining Boat Strike ‘Satisfied’ With Military Mission

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After viewing video of a follow-up strike, Republicans largely had confidence in the Pentagon’s legal rationale while Democrats questioned its legality.

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Senate Passes Defense Policy Bill, Clearing It for Trump

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The legislation authorizes $900 billion for the Pentagon, provides a pay raise for troops, and has some measures to reassert congressional oversight.

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Democrats Call for Releasing Video of Deadly Boat Strike in the Caribbean

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Top Democratic lawmakers who have seen the footage said Sunday that making the video public would provide transparency around the strikes that killed two survivors on Sept. 2.

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The Furor Over Trump’s Boat Attacks and a Particular Follow-Up Strike, Explained

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Bipartisan congressional oversight is underway, but for now is focusing on narrow details about one missile instead of broader legal issues.

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Lawmakers Suggest Follow-Up Boat Strike Could Be a War Crime

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Top Republicans have joined Democrats in demanding answers about the escalating military campaign the Trump administration says is aimed at targeting drug traffickers.

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