#military-oversight

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fromFortune
1 week ago

As Democrats cry 'war crimes,' Hegseth claims 'fog of war' over Latin America boat strikes | Fortune

And now, in what may be his most career-defining moment yet, Hegseth is confronting questions about the use of military force and demands he release the videotapes after a special operations team reportedly attacked survivors of a strike on an alleged drug boat off the coast of Venezuela. Some lawmakers and legal experts say the second strike would have violated the laws of armed conflict.
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fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Sen. Mark Kelly facing military investigation after clashing with Trump

"Your continued threats will not intimidate me or keep me from doing my job, which includes oversight of the executive branch," Kelly said on X Sunday. "Stop the threats of execution, hanging, and sending a mob before someone gets hurt." Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said last week: "I've never seen a president or heard of a president who has done more to encourage political violence."
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fromemptywheel
5 months ago

Without a Doubt, Worse than Nixon - emptywheel

Operation Menu was a secret bombing campaign in Cambodia that abused executive power without congressional approval.
Donald Trump's bombing of Iran raises concerns regarding executive power and lacks proper congressional oversight.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

More Guts And Balls Than You': Democrat Throws Down With Hegseth on Defying a Trump Order to Shoot Protestors

Sen. Slotkin challenged Defense Secretary Hegseth on military involvement in detaining American protesters, emphasizing the importance of democratic principles.
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fromTruthout
6 months ago

Progressives Introduce "Block the Bombs Act" as Israel Escalates Gaza Genocide

U.S. Congress calls for bill to restrict weapons to Israel amid ongoing Gaza crisis.
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