Admiral says there was no 'kill them all' order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers12/05/2025WASHINGTON (AP) — A Navy admiral has told lawmakers that there was no “kill them all” order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the boat attack in the Caribbean, but the video of survivors being killed has alarmed lawmakers, That disclosure Thursday comes as Congress scrutinizes an attack on an alleged drug boat in international waters near Venezuela. The classified sessions provided fresh information at a crucial moment as Hegseth’s leadership comes under scrutiny. But they did little to resolve questions about the legal basis for President Donald Trump’s extraordinary campaign to use war powers against suspected drug smugglers. Lawmakers haven't specifically authorized the use of military force against the alleged drug boats.