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Defense secretary under fire as lawmakers question admiral about deadly boat strikes

By Tom Bowman,

Steve Inskeep

Published December 5, 2025 at 5:55 AM CST

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under pressure this week as a Navy admiral faces tough questions from lawmakers about the legality of striking boats allegedly carrying drugs in the Caribbean.

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Tom Bowman

Tom Bowman is a NPR National Desk reporter covering the Pentagon.

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Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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