Top U.S. Officials to Congress: Boats Struck Near Venezuela

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Top U.S. Officials to Congress: Boats Struck Near Venezuela
Two senior U.S. cabinet officials will return to Capitol Hill for a classified briefing on Tuesday. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will update Congress on new incidents involving "boat strikes." These events occurred in international waters near Venezuela. The closed-door briefing suggests the incidents are serious and involve national security. The term "boat strikes" typically refers to collisions or attacks involving military or commercial vessels. Further details from the briefing are not yet public. The officials are expected to provide lawmakers with the latest intelligence and the U.S. government's assessment of the situation.