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Hegseth tells congressional leaders he is weighing release of boat strike video

Hegseth tells congressional leaders he is weighing release of boat strike video

Summary

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth informed congressional leaders that he is still deciding whether to release a video showing an attack on an alleged drug boat. Two people survived the attack, and there is growing pressure from Congress for the video to be made public.

Key Facts

  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke to congressional leaders about the boat attack video.
  • The video shows an attack on a boat suspected of drug activity.
  • Two survivors were involved in the attack.
  • Congress is asking for the video to be made public.
  • Hegseth said he needs to study the situation before deciding on the video's release.
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other national security officials attended the briefing.
  • Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer asked if all of Congress could see the video.

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