US Military Strikes Kill 8 in Pacific Drug Ops Amid Congressional Scrutiny

• US military strikes on three boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed 8 people.
• The boats were accused of drug smuggling and links to "designated terrorist organisations."
• The strikes are part of a broader campaign that has killed at least 95 people in 25 incidents since early September.
• Congress is increasing scrutiny over the military campaign, with briefings scheduled for lawmakers.
• President Trump justifies the attacks as necessary to combat drug flow and considers it an "armed conflict" with cartels.

Why It Matters: US military strikes killing 8 spark congressional scrutiny.