Hegseth defends deadly cartel boat strikes, says Trump can take military action ‘as he sees fit’

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday defended a series of US strikes on alleged drug cartel boats, saying President Donald Trump has broad authority to take military action “as heWASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday defended a series of US strikes on alleged drug cartel boats, saying President Donald Trump has broad authority to take military action “as he