"Sshifting blame: Seated behind a placard that read "Ssecretary of War," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth distanced himself during a cabinet meeting yesterday from a deadly attack on a boat in the Caribbean in September as outrage grows, even among members of President Trump's GOP, about a second strike that killed survivors. It was hard to see after the initial blast, Hegseth said, and he left the room and didn't know about the second strike, but he said it was the right thing to have done. ( AP)"
"Hegseth's revised account-he previously boasted about watching the strike live- increases pressure on Admiral Frank M. Bradley, who oversaw the already legally questionable action on Hegseth's orders, and whom the administration appears to be hanging out to dry. ( NYT) Republicans in Congress are inching toward investigating the incident, a further sign that Trump's grip on the party may be loosening. ( Politico)"
Chilly weather brings breezes and a high near 42, with clear skies overnight and a low near 27. The Capitals visit San Jose tonight. Contact options include Bluesky (@abeaujon.87), Signal, and an email link. A morning email newsletter version is available with a sign-up link. Music recommendations include the Vince Guaraldi Trio and A Charlie Brown Christmas live at the Lincoln Theatre on U Street, with playlists on Spotify and Apple Music. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth distanced himself from a deadly Caribbean boat attack, revising his account and increasing pressure on Admiral Frank M. Bradley. Republicans are moving toward investigating the incident.
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