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Hegseth and Rubio share classified details on boat strikes with congressional leaders - AP News — Mark R. Warner | ChamberLight
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed congressional leaders on a military campaign targeting drug-smuggling vessels, sparking debate over legal authority and the potential for conflict with Venezuela.
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