Boat strike survivors were trying to climb back on before follow-up attack, source says
The White House confirmed this week that there was a second strike, but denied that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered it.
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The White House confirmed this week that there was a second strike, but denied that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered it.
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The U.S. military's early September strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat has drawn new scrutiny as the White House confirmed that the vessel was struck twice.
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The U.S. has now carried out two strikes against alleged drug vessels on the Pacific side of Latin America.
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