Top Democrat calls Navy admiral briefing about ‘double-tap’ strike on vessels ‘one of the most troubling things I’ve seen’– live

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Lucy Campbell (now); Shrai Popat and Vivian Ho (earlier)December 4, 2025 at 05:44 PM

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Democrat Jim Hines described a Navy admiral's briefing on a suspected "double-tap" strike on drug boats as "troubling" to CNN, though the admiral confirmed there was no "kill them all" order. The briefing, given by Adm. Frank Bradley, took place in a private session with lawmakers. The article also discusses Donald Trump's pardons and commutations, highlighting cases where beneficiaries were later arrested for new alleged crimes. Trump issued 237 acts of clemency during his first term and over 1,600 since returning to office, many for individuals involved in the January 6th attack on Congress. Legal experts and political scientists view these pardons as undermining the rule of law.

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