- Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force ‘as he sees fit’ AP News
- Pressure grows on ‘reckless’ Hegseth as twin scandals engulf Pentagon chief The Guardian
- Admiral told lawmakers everyone on alleged drug boat was on a list of military targets NBC News
- Opinion | There’s no middle ground on the boat strikes The Washington Post
- WATCH: Hegseth delivers keynote address at Reagan National Defense Forum PBS