Calls from Congress for an immediate investigation into reports that war secretary ordered a second strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat Speaking to reporters on Air Force One yesterday, the president defended Hegseth, saying he believed his statement “100%” that he hadn’t ordered the second strike. “I’m going to find out about it, but Pete said he did not order the death of those two men.” We’ll look into it, but no, I wouldn’t have wanted that – not a second strike. The first strike was very lethal.” Continue reading...