President Trump ordered a U.S. strike that killed two suspected “narco‑terrorists,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced, saying the vessels were linked to designated terrorist organizations. (britannica.com) The attack, carried out in international waters in the eastern Pacific, was described as part of a months‑long maritime campaign targeting drug‑trafficking boats. (cbsnews.com) Officials released limited evidence and did not identify the deceased, prompting criticism and legal questions from experts and some lawmakers about extrajudicial killings and oversight. (washingtonpost.com) Hegseth and the White House framed the strikes as necessary to stop narcotics reaching U.S. shores; the campaign has killed dozens since September. (apnews.com) Republican officials backed them. (foxnews.com)