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Congressional committees are investigating military strikes on alleged drug boat survivors off Venezuela’s coast, with lawmakers questioning whether the Pentagon violated laws of armed conflict.

Hegseth barely secured Senate confirmation in January with Vice President Vance’s tiebreaking vote after facing concerns about his management experience and past conduct.

Democrats are calling for his resignation, while some Republicans express doubt about his leadership as tension mounts between Congress and the Pentagon under his command.

WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth barely squeaked through a grueling Senate confirmation process to become secretary of defense earlier this year, facing law

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