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Congress steps in as questions mount over who authorized a second strike at sea

Congress is investigating reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a second strike on survivors of a drug-boat attack, putting the legality of the recent U.S. military campaign under scrutiny.

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Miles Parks
Miles Parks is a correspondent on NPR's Washington Desk, where he covers voting and election security.
Luke Garrett
Luke Garrett is an Editor at NPR News.

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