- Trump officials say second strike aimed to destroy drug boat instead of crew The Guardian
- Trump and Hegseth Comments on Boat Strike Leave Adm. Bradley Exposed The New York Times
- Military struck drug boat in Caribbean 4 times in Sept. 2 attack, says US official The Hill
- Republicans are covering their backsides on the double-tap strike CNN
- White House defends strikes on boat survivors, but it’s unclear where the buck stops NPR