Watch: Kaine questions Caine about legal justification of U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats
Summary
Senator Tim Kaine asked General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about the legal reasons for U.S. strikes on drug boats in the Caribbean Sea. Kaine also questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about whether the Iran conflict had passed a 60-day limit set by a law called the War Powers Resolution from 1973, with Hegseth saying the ceasefire paused this deadline.Key Facts
- Senator Tim Kaine is a Democratic member of the U.S. Senate.
- General Dan Caine is the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- The U.S. conducted military strikes on boats accused of carrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea.
- Kaine questioned the legal basis for these strikes.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was asked about the Iran conflict reaching a 60-day deadline.
- The War Powers Resolution of 1973 limits how long the U.S. military can be engaged without Congress approval, usually 60 days.
- Hegseth said a ceasefire paused the 60-day countdown.
- The discussion took place during a CBS News interview or coverage.
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