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Hegseth, Rubio to brief Congress on boat strikes near Venezuela

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are expected back on Capitol Hill on Tuesday to brief members of Congress on new boat strikes in international waters near Venezuela.

Breakdown
  • Hegseth and Rubio to brief Congress on Pacific boat strikes that killed eight
  • Previous briefings were held for select members and leadership on related strikes 11s
  • All senators and representatives to be briefed on recent strikes and policy 19s
  • Democrats question strike authorization; Republicans reassured after briefings 1m 10s
  • Congress seeks clarity on war status and its authority over such actions 1m 14s