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Tim Kaine urges Trump to halt alleged illegal boat strikes
Filed: Aug 04, 2026 at 3:10 AM ET
Summary: Sen. Tim Kaine says U.S. strikes on drug-smuggling boats may have killed people not tied to trafficking.
WHO: Sen. Tim Kaine
WHAT: Kaine urged President Trump to examine whether military leaders exceeded his orders and to halt the operation.
WHEN: Aug 04, 2026 at 2:05 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Kaine said classified documents suggest the strikes may have killed people not legally targetable under Justice Department guidance.
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