Pentagon Restricts Military Talks on Drug Boat Operations with Congress

The United States Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, has restricted military officials from discussing operations against drug boats with the United States Congress, raising concerns about transparency.

• The United States Department of Defense under Secretary Pete Hegseth issued orders requiring prior approval for military officials to discuss sensitive operations, including strikes on drug boats.
• This directive specifically pertains to military operations targeting suspected drug trafficking vessels in Latin America, indicating a shift in how the United States Armed Forces communicate with Congress.
• According to a report by CNN, the new restrictions come amid increasing scrutiny of military actions and aim to control the flow of information regarding operations conducted by the United States Southern Command.