Pete Hegseth defends strikes on alleged cartel boats, says Trump can order use of force ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended strikes on alleged drug cartel boats during remarks Saturday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, saying President Donald Trump has the power to take military action “as he sees fit” to defend the nation. FILE PHOTO: U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attends a cabinet meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C(REUTERS) Hegseth dismissed criticism of the strikes, which have killed more than 80 peopl