Overview
- Rogers’ spokesperson said the video and classified briefings were sufficient and that the material will be made available to other committee members next week.
- Rogers’ decision followed a private discussion with U.S. Southern Command chief Adm. Alvin Holsey, who plans to retire after less than a year; a Pentagon official told ABC News Holsey was asked to retire on good terms.
- Ongoing oversight continues in the Senate as Chairman Roger Wicker and Sen. Jack Reed press for the full, unredacted video, with Reed urging declassification and saying the footage would disturb viewers.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reviewing whether the strike video can be released without compromising classified information after the administration previously shared footage of the initial attack.
- The Sept. 2 operation involved a follow-up strike that killed two survivors after an initial hit on an alleged drug boat, while Pentagon leaders told lawmakers no explicit order to kill all survivors was given and the broader campaign has totaled at least 22 strikes with more than 80 reported deaths.