- Trump backs Hegseth as defense secretary denies ordering second strike on boat – US politics live The Guardian
- Lawmakers Suggest Follow-Up Boat Strike Could Be a War Crime The New York Times
- Trump says he “wouldn’t have wanted” a reported second strike on alleged drug boat CBS News
- Trump says Hegseth denied issuing order to kill boat crew The Washington Post
- Hegseth jokes about boat strikes as Congress ramps up scrutiny The Hill