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Latest development: Washington Post reported a second strike on survivors, raising questions about legality.
Claimed legal authority is under debate as Congress has not declared war or authorized force.
Britain stopped sharing intelligence over concerns about the operation’s lawfulness in early November.
Officials initially labeled the Post report as 'fake news,' then acknowledged a second strike occurred.
Column argues illegal orders to kill survivors cannot be justified under any circumstances.
Author questions the Caribbean strategy as potentially a pretext for regime change in Venezuela.
Some Republicans and Trump supporters defend the strikes as lawful and effective.
The piece emphasizes the need for transparency and public evidence in justifying such actions.
Critics warn that calling reports 'fake news' without denial risks credibility when facts emerge.
The author argues the operation may amount to a regime-change pretext rather than counter-narcotics.

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The Navy’s secret F/A-XX program aims for a long‑range, stealth carrier aircraft with potential drone integration.
Test planes from Boeing and Northrop Grumman have flown, but the final downselect decision has been delayed.
Experts say the FA-XX would feature a delta wing, two engines, and internal carriage to maintain stealth.
Drones may refuel or be controlled in the battlespace to extend carrier strike capabilities.
The article argues Trump should act to choose the best plane for Navy modernization amid China threats.
The piece notes a strategic shift toward AI, hypersonics, and directed energy in major defense plans.
China recently commissioned its third carrier and begins module work for a fourth, expanding its carrier fleet.
The article emphasizes the need for the carrier mission to maintain long-range punch against China in the Pacific.
The article casts the FA-XX as a key element to counter potential Chinese advances in naval aviation.
The report quotes lawmakers calling for faster procurement to avoid falling behind adversaries.
The piece links the FA-XX to broader U.S. military modernization efforts under a Trump administration.

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Senate and House committees will question Admiral Bradley about the September Venezuela strike.
The Washington Post report questions whether the strike could amount to a war crime.
Senator Mark Warner wants unedited video and clear answers on what was ordered.
Warner argues the strike fits a pattern of political actions by the military in support of Trump.
Warner seeks accountability and precise details on video and orders.
The briefing is scheduled days after the Post report raised questions about the strike.
Bradley previously led the Joint Special Operations Command.
The briefing is set to occur before both Senate and House Armed Services and Intelligence committees.
The briefing follows calls for transparency from lawmakers.
The article frames the issue as a broader scrutiny of military actions under the Trump administration.
The briefing aims to verify administration claims about those killed in the strike.

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