The Navy admiral who reportedly issued orders for the U.S. military to fire upon survivors of an attack on an alleged drug boat is expected Thursday on Capitol Hill to provide a classified briefing to top congressional lawmakers overseeing national security.

The information from Adm. Frank “Mitch” Bradley, who's now the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, comes at a potentially crucial moment in the into how Defense Secretary handled the military operation in international waters near Venezuela. There are mounting questions over whether the strike may have violated the law.

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