Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued new orders against military officials speaking with Congress about the Trump administration’s military operations in the Caribbean Sea.

His new directive, issued via internal guidance late last week, places all “sensitive military operations,” including U.S. strikes on suspected drug trafficking vessels,” under formal review before any lawmaker testimony can be given—meaning top brass will have to seek permission before discussing the matter with the House, according to CNN.

The refined guidance comes after Hegseth sparked widespread internal confusion last Month, issuing a blanket ban on any military officials speaking with Congress or state-level lawmakers without express approval from the DOD’s Office of Legislative Affairs. He’s also pushed defen

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