A U.S. military aircraft struck a boat suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean several times from the air last week, even though the vessel had turned around before the strike began

The White House said more vessels will be targeted despite unease on Capitol Hill over the legality of attacks.

Senate Republicans voted down a measure to release more material related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, staying mostly united in blocking an effort led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer

Democratic leader Chuck Schumer decries “coverups,” while GOP leader John Thune calls the measure a political stunt.