White House says admiral approved second strike on boat from Venezuela, defends attack as lawful
The White House says Admiral Frank Bradley acted within the law, as lawmakers question the operation’s legality.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a meeting with Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader at the National Palace, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic November 26, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/Erika Santelices)ByREUTERSUpdated: